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Ski Safari for Android, Ride Yetis and Penguins to Escape That Avalanche

Tim October 10, 2012 26

A title that has been gaining a lot of momentum on Google Play is Ski Safari. With some hip graphics, action-packed gameplay, and cute characters, it's really easy to see why. You're snoozing in a cabin on a beautiful mountainside, when all of a sudden a...

Eric October 10, 2012 11

Sprint was none too happy when they got the news that T-Mobile and MetroPCS had gotten together and planned a deal for a potential merger. After rumors that the Now Network was planning a counter-offer to MetroPCS, news today suggests that they might hold off...

Eric October 10, 2012 10

Sony Computer Entertainment recently acquired the cloud gaming company Gaikai. One can only assume that they are going to use this new company to move towards streaming games on their online system and their Playstation Store. Since their acquisition, the...

Kellen October 10, 2012 15

Google appears to be in the middle of a mobile site overhaul of google.com. As you can see in the pictures above and below, the tabs at the top for News, Images, Places, etc. have been replaced by a menu button. When tapped, you will see a sidebar slideout...

Tim October 10, 2012 14

Today, Google's Play Magazine app has received an update that brings "significant performance improvements." Along with that good news, users in Australia can now enjoy their e-mags through the app and as you all know, there's some good choices in there....

Kellen October 10, 2012 73

Google just posted the new factory images of Android 4.1.2 build JZO54K for the Galaxy Nexus ("takju") and the Nexus 7. If you own either device, be sure to grab the files for safe keeping. You never know when you may need to restore your device to 100% stock...

Tim October 10, 2012 256

Back in February, we asked the members of the DL community if they owned an Android tablet or not. The amount of "No" we recorded was quite high at 53%, but with the launch of the Nexus 7 and other nice slates from ASUS, we're thinking the numbers have changed...

Tim October 10, 2012 49

Microsoft's product manager Petr Bobek confirmed the company's plans to create a native Office application for Android devices. Release is penciled in for March of 2013 and it is also scheduled to be available for iOS, Windows Phones, Windows RT, Symbian, and...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 49

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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Ski Safari for Android, Ride Yetis and Penguins to Escape That Avalanche

Sprint Will Hold Off Counter Offer on MetroPCS, For Now

Cloud Gaming Platform Gaikai Teases Major Playstation Games Coming, Could We See Them on Playstation Certified Devices?

Google Revamps Mobile Site With Swanky New Sidebar

Google Play Magazines Updated, Brings Performance Improvements and Availability to Australia

Google Posts Android 4.1.2 JZO54K Factory Images for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7

Wednesday Poll: Do You Own an Android Tablet?

Microsoft Confirms Plan to Create Office App for Android, Release Set for March 2013 (Update)