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DROID Xyboard 8.2 Ice Cream Sandwich Update Finally Approved

Kellen September 28, 2012 38

Verizon and Motorola approved the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the DROID Xyboard 10.1 back in August, but for whatever reason, they weren't ready to release it for the little brother, the Xyboard 8.2. Today, they approved it, so the four owners of the device...

Quick Look: Portenzo Alano Leather Case for the Nexus 7, a Work of Art

Kellen September 28, 2012 33

Back in early August, we had a chance to show off the Portenzo Book Case for the Nexus 7, a hand made Maple and canvas thing of beauty. Today, we get to show you the newest creation from Portenzo, one that I would put up against any other case on the market....

Tim September 28, 2012 17

Samsung is still fighting to lift the sales ban on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and today, the Appeals Court of the Federal Circuit has placed the official decision in the hands of Judge Lucy Koh. So basically, Samsung can begin to argue that the ban should be lifted,...

Tim September 28, 2012 18

News broke this week that had many Samsung and Android device owners worried over the safety of their data. Apparently, if an at-risk device visited a website containing a line of code, the device's contents could be wiped and erased completely without the...

Kellen September 28, 2012 70

"Go where you wanna go, call when you wanna call!" Sing it with me! Cheers Josh!

Kellen September 28, 2012 147

Our buddy, Peter Alfonso, released new builds of Bugless Beast for the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, along with a handful of other devices. This new build is based off of the latest source and proprietaries, so basically, you will be running the newest version of...

Kellen September 28, 2012 51

Google updated its $0.25 app listings moments ago for this week's celebration of 25 billion app downloads. In the new list, you'll find hits such as Temple Run: Brave, PicSay Pro, HD Widgets, Mass Effect Infiltrator, and more. There are 14 apps in total, so...

Kellen September 28, 2012 18

Are you using Google Flights to book flights, yet? You should be. I've been on the Google Flights bandwagon for almost a year now, and for the most part, book every single flight through it. For those not familiar, think of it a bit like Kayak, only it's not...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 Xyboard 8.2 Ice Cream Sandwich Update Finally Approved

Quick Look: Portenzo Alano Leather Case for the Nexus 7, a Work of Art

Fate of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 Rests in the Hands of Judge Koh

Lookout Updates Security App, Looks to Squash Fears of Android Dialer Attacks

RadioShack Commercial From 1989 for the “Most Powerful, Transportable, Cellular Phone System” is Awesome

New Bugless Beast Released for Verizon Galaxy Nexus

Today’s $0.25 Android Apps are Live – HD Widgets, Temple Run, PicSay Pro, and More

Google Flights Now Optimized for Tablets