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DROID Incredible 4G to Receive First Update – Includes Global Roaming, Support for Isis, and More

Kellen October 12, 2012 18

Verizon has approved the first update for the DROID Incredible 4G LTE as build 2.17.605.2. The update will introduce a couple of major items - global roaming across 220 countries and support for Isis Mobile Wallet. It will also include Verizon's Remote...

Tim October 12, 2012 52

In a matter of days, fans of the Android Open Kang Project will never have to worry if they're running the latest build or not. Kangerator, created by member adamthecashew of their development team, is an app that will list all current builds with release logs...

Kellen October 11, 2012 172

According to the flood of emails that just landed in our inbox, Motorola has invited DROID Bionic owners to test out a new software update. Since Moto and Verizon missed their original Ice Cream Sandwich deadline, and later told us to expect it in Q4, I'd say...

Kellen October 11, 2012 21

This afternoon, Google posted Android 4.1.2 factory image files for the "yakju" Galaxy Nexus and the "soju" Nexus S. They previously released the same files for the "takju" Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 7, so that about wraps up their world unlocked GSM lineup....

Eric October 11, 2012 13

A lot of eyebrows were raised when Google decided to purchase Zagat, and we haven't heard much since then. Google+ and Maps both added Zagat ratings to restaurants and businesses, but other than that it's been quiet. Today though, Google launched a re-built...

Eric October 11, 2012 23

Google+ users will be impressed with a new update to the application that is rolling out today. The update doesn't have a long list of changes, but the ones that it brings were requested by lots of users. What's in this version: Google+ page owners can view,...

Tim October 11, 2012 96

Today, there is a new version of the Google Play APK out for Android users. Version 3.9.16 brings the ability to remove a single or a list of applications from the "All Apps" list inside the application. Doing so will help you clean up the space and has been a...

Kellen October 11, 2012 83

Once the Verizon Galaxy Nexus was updated to Jelly Bean, our favorite free WiFi tethering app FoxFi, no longer worked. We aren't sure what change in Android 4.1 killed all of the fun, but that is no longer something we need to worry about. The developer has...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 83

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 83

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 83

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 83

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 83

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 83

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 83

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 83

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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DROID Incredible 4G to Receive First Update – Includes Global Roaming, Support for Isis, and More

AOKP’s Kangerator App Will Make Sure You Have the Newest Build Available (Update)

DROID Bionic Soak Test Incoming, Should be Ice Cream Sandwich

Android 4.1.2 Factory Images for “yakju” Galaxy Nexus and “soju” Nexus S

Google Releases Zagat App to Google Play, Find Great Restaurants Near You

Google+ App for Android Updated, Page Owners Can Finally Take Control

Version 3.9.16 of Google Play Allows for Removal of Apps From “All Apps” List

FoxFi Now Works With Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus Running Jelly Bean