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Newest Builds of CyanogenMod Feature CM Updater, Replaces ROM Manager

Tim October 1, 2012 38

If you only flash CyanogenMod to your device and other ROMs don't interest you, then it looks like you won't have any use for ROM Manager anymore. Starting today, the newest nightlies of CM have CM Updater built right into the settings. With CM Updater, you...

Kellen October 1, 2012 67

Today, Sharp announced that they will begin full-scale production of new 5-inch HD 1080p LCD panels for smartphones in the month of October. The panels will sport one of the highest (if not the highest) pixel densities in the world at 448ppi. With a resolution...

Tim October 1, 2012 22

From the amount of tips we're receiving this morning, it's safe to say that the Jelly Bean update for the Transformer Infinity tablet is live. Last week, users were looking forward to the update to be rolled out, but ASUS had to delay the update for some...

Kellen October 1, 2012 195

You may not realize this, but it was just last year on October 18 that Google and Samsung took to the stage to reveal the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0). Today, is October 1. So where are all of the rumors surrounding the next Nexus device?...

Kellen September 30, 2012 62

In what may be the final day of Google's 25 billion app downloads celebration, we have the new set of apps up for $0.25 download. Today's bunch includes Horn, one of the most talked about games of the last year. You'll also find other mega-hits like Nova...

Kellen September 30, 2012 46

My box of Series 3 Android Collectibles arrived yesterday afternoon to my surprise, and since we have covered this set religiously, I figured an unboxing or massive gallery would be needed. So here we go, the entire set (well, aside from two missing mystery...

Kellen September 29, 2012 38

Google is continuing to celebrate 25 billion Android app downloads even as we cruise into the weekend. Today's new set of apps for $0.25 a piece are up and include hits like Endomondo Sports Tracker, Cut the Rope, Camera ZOOM FX, Madden NFL 12, and Cogs. Get...

Kellen September 28, 2012 124

The Galaxy Note 2 will arrive at a carrier near you by mid-November. We know this because Samsung announced that all of the major U.S. carriers will have it by then, plus they have a press event scheduled for October 24 to hopefully make dates official. As we...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 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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Newest Builds of CyanogenMod Feature CM Updater, Replaces ROM Manager

Sharp Begins Full-scale Production of 5-inch 1080p Smartphone Displays With 443ppi

Jelly Bean Update Rolling Out to Asus Transformer Infinity This Morning

Rumor: Next Nexus Phone Coming Within 30 Days, Maybe Android 4.2 as Well

Today’s $0.25 Android Apps are Live – Horn, Nova Launcher Prime, Gravity Guy and More

Series 3 Android Collectibles [Gallery]

Today’s $0.25 Android Apps are Live – Cogs, Cut the Rope, Endomondo, and More

Galaxy Note 2’s Multi-Window Feature is Impressive