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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Coming to AT&T November 9 for $299, Pre-orders Start October 25

Kellen October 23, 2012 46

AT&T just announced that they will begin selling the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on November 9. If you want to give them money early to reserve one, you can pre-order on October 25 (Thursday). The price of the device is $299 on 2-year contract, a price we are...

Kellen October 23, 2012 274

The long overdue Ice Cream Sandwich update for the DROID Bionic is available to all owners of the phone, today. As you know, the update has been approved as build 6.7.246 and will jump your phone to Android 4.0.4. The entire details of the update can be found...

Kellen October 22, 2012 55

When Google introduced Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) at Google I/O this past summer, the most popular new feature was Google Now, by a landslide. Google Now, combined with Search, turned your phone into an automated and incredibly intelligent tool. There were the...

Eric October 22, 2012 85

When news broke of Google's relaunch of the Chromebook last week, a lot of readers were excited about the low $250 price point. For $250, you get a dual-core Exynos 5 processor and almost 7 hours of battery life, all in a package that is under .8" thick. The...

Tim October 22, 2012 25

I won't harp anymore on how we love minimal looks, because I've probably said it about a million times. Either way, we love it. But at which point does something become too minimal? Well, in my opinion, it could quite possibly be this lockscreen application...

Tim October 22, 2012 47

That quote is straight from Kellex's mouth. Today, Camera ZOOM FX for Android, which has been labeled as one of Android's best camera apps, received a nice update that brings a fancy re-vamped UI with it. On top of that beautiful new interface, there's a ton...

Kellen October 22, 2012 50

This morning, Google added a line at the top of their Google Wallet page that reads, "The next version of Google Wallet, coming soon. Request an invite." So what are you waiting for? Go request a damn invite! We would attempt to speculate as to what we may...

Kellen October 22, 2012 41

The 32GB version of the Galaxy Nexus at Verizon is no more. As of today, the carrier replaced it with a 16GB version that can be had for $50 on 2-year contract or $499 full retail. Other than the storage change, this is the same phone. We aren't sure what the...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 41

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 41

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 41

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 41

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 41

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 41

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 41

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 41

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 46

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 46

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 46

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 46

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 46

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 46

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 46

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 46

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Coming to AT&T November 9 for $299, Pre-orders Start October 25

DROID Bionic Ice Cream Sandwich Update Available to All!

How to: Quickly Access Google Now From Any Screen [Beginners’ Guide]

Google’s New Chromebook Lands in Play Store, Delivers in 3-5 Days for $250

MinimalLock for Android, Stays True to The Name Quite Well With Full Gesture Controls

Camera ZOOM FX Receives Major Update, “It’s Super Legit Now”

New Version of Google Wallet is on the Way, Request an Invite Today

Verizon Begins Selling 16GB Galaxy Nexus for $50 on 2-year Contract or $499 Full Retail