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Google’s New Wireless ‘Charging Orb’ Might Be the Coolest Product Shown Off Today

Eric October 29, 2012 85

Matias Duarte coming to Google to head up Android's user interface was a huge acquisition for all us Android fanboys. Not only has he helped Android to grow up and into its own, but he has influenced many things about the OS since he arrived to help with Ice...

Tim October 29, 2012 4

Today, along with all of this other Android madness, Madfinger Games has pushed out an update to Shadowgun:DeadZone that allows non-Tegra 3 device owners to get their hands on the beta. This is a great sign that development and the beta is going well and we...

Tim October 29, 2012 29

There are a ton of new things to discuss today, but one of the really cool features that was introduced in Android 4.2 this morning is a new and improved Google Now. A ton of cards have been added to its repertoire, including package delivery information, day-...

Kellen October 29, 2012 106

Since Google had to cancel their winter Android event due to Hurricane Sandy, they went ahead and sat down with the folks at The Verge to walk through everything that they had planned to show. In the 15-minute video below, you'll see the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10,...

Kellen October 29, 2012 269

Google's new Nexus 4 is official as of this morning. While the device itself has almost every top-of-the-line spec in the business, there is one that was left out that has a few scratching their heads. Why doesn't the Nexus 4 have LTE support? According to...

Tim October 29, 2012 102

This morning, it's finally official. The new lineup of Google's Nexus devices have hit Google Play, but we still have some waiting to do before we can go purchase them all. Making their way to the store are the all new Nexus 7 32GB models, complete with a WiFi...

Eric October 29, 2012 41

T-Mobile and Google have always had a good working relationship with each other as far as Nexus devices go. The two companies are looking to keep that tradition going with the announcement that the Nexus 4 will be available on-contract through the magenta...

Kellen October 29, 2012 47

One of the most exciting features that Google just announced for Android 4.2 has got to be Photo Sphere. This is Google showing that it is already moving far beyond simple panoramic shots. In fact, Photo Sphere lets you do more than sweep from side to side -...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 47

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 47

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 47

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 47

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 47

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 47

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 47

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 47

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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 85

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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Google’s New Wireless ‘Charging Orb’ Might Be the Coolest Product Shown Off Today

Shadowgun: DeadZone Beta Updated to Support Devices Other Than Tegra 3

Google Search and Now Updated, Brings Cards for Hotel Check-ins and Even Package Delivery Information

Video: Google Takes Us on a Tour of Android 4.2’s New Features, Nexus 4 and Nexus 10

Andy Rubin Talks About the Lack of LTE in the LG Nexus 4

Nexus 4, Nexus 7 32GB HSPA+, and Nexus 10 All Land On Google Play

T-Mobile is Getting the Nexus 4 for $199 on Contract, Nexus 7 With 3G as Well

Video: This is How Google’s New Photo Sphere Camera Works