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Android Development Team Sets the Guidelines Straight for Tablet App Makers

Tim October 8, 2012 8

Today, Google's Android development team released a series of guidelines and a Tablet Quality Checklist for tablet application makers to follow to make the best apps they possibly can. Step one, make sure you're utilizing the entirety of that device's ...

Tim October 8, 2012 42

This afternoon, T-Mobile announced through their Twitter feed that Samsung' Galaxy S3 device is their best-selling device of all time. There isn't a link to the numbers to see just how many have been sold, but with a badge like that, it must be pretty...

Eric October 8, 2012 29

Sure, Motorola has moved onto the RAZR line as their new pride and joy, but the DROIDX line used to be the top dog in the Android game. Just because the DROIDX2 is a few years old now doesn't mean it's dead. XDA developer dragonzkiller has provided the public...

Eric October 8, 2012 31

If you are a new Samsung Galaxy S3 owner you might want to listen up and free up the next 5 minutes of your day. Just registering your device with Samsung will get you a coupon that grants you 50% off any accessory order over $50 (which unfortunately is almost...

Eric October 8, 2012 30

Nothing is quite as satisfying in a video game than just picking up a giant sword and mowing through waves after waves of enemies. Luckily for us, we can all get that satisfaction to-go with the launch of Wild Blood on Google Play. Gameloft has called upon the...

Tim October 8, 2012 13

Quick pro tip for anyone looking for fun new games - always check out the Trending section in Google Play. I'm always happy with what I find in there. Today, I came across KungFu Warrior. It's an awesome platform game where you have one simple goal - whoop bad...

Tim October 8, 2012 44

Starting today and over the course of the next few days, users of Google TV will see an update to their Google Play store which will allow for the purchasing and renting of movies, music, and TV shows. You will be able to access the new content straight from...

Kellen October 8, 2012 64

In news that will likely disappoint very few, Motorola has officially killed off its custom webtop software and lapdock mobile accessories. First introduced at CES in early 2011, this was Motorola's attempt at creating the ultimate portable business and...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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Android Development Team Sets the Guidelines Straight for Tablet App Makers

Samsung Galaxy S3 is Officially T-Mobile’s Best Selling Device of All Time

Developers Provide Working CM10 Alpha for Motorola DROID X2

Free Shipping and 50% Off on Galaxy S3 Accessories With This Little Tip

Wild Blood Goes Live in Google Play, Hack and Slash Comes to Your Mobile Device

KungFu Warrior for Android – Bruce Lee Would Be Impressed

Google TV Becomes More Usable – Update Allows for Play Movies, TV Shows, and Music

Motorola’s Webtop and Lapdock are Dead.