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Asus Padfone 2 Full Specs Revealed – Quad-core Processor, 4.7-Inch Super IPS+ Display, 13MP Camera and More

Kellen September 21, 2012 56

A picture of what appears to be the backside of a retail box that was posted over at Chinese site mobile01, is being reported as the spec list for the Asus Padfone 2. Now, we know that Asus is going to unveil this device on October 16, but so far, most of the...

Kellen September 21, 2012 6

Qualcomm released a major update to their Vellamo benchmark Android app last night and it looks stunning. Aside from the UI changing to a 2012-esque styling, they updated the browser benchmarks and added tests for WebGL, network testing, and also for HTML...

Tim September 21, 2012 251

Some time ago, back when Honeycomb 3.1 was released, Google enabled the re-sizing of some widgets on Android. It wasn't very good and many widgets were unsupported. But as time goes by, the feature has grown and has become one of the many reasons Android...

Tim September 21, 2012 25

According to images leaked to the web, Samsung will be releasing a bright pink version of their Galaxy SIII in Korea next week. Sexy. So far, Samsung has been working hard to expand their color offerings and just recently released four additional colors to go...

Kellen September 21, 2012 120

A purported Verizon roadmap obtained by the folks at PhoneArena may give us a look at the smartphone rollout schedule for the next couple of months. It's filled with Android devices, some of which you'll care about, others you may not. If anything, it appears...

Kellen September 21, 2012 624

It's official. The Jelly Bean (JRO03O) update for Verizon's Galaxy Nexus has been approved and should be available to everyone shortly. If it hasn't popped up on your device yet, we recommend that you check with WiFi turned on, as the pop-up screen for the...

Kellen September 21, 2012 288

Is the Jelly Bean (Android 4.1.1) update actually rolling out to Verizon's Galaxy Nexus at this time? According to the dozen or so emails in our inbox from readers who are claiming to have received it, we are starting to wonder if it is. The Build is JRO03O,...

Tim September 20, 2012 35

From Glu Mobile comes a game that will have any folks born to fly super excited. It's called Bombshells: Hell's Belles. You choose one of three characters, all of whom are girls that sport barbie-like features in extremely tight-fitting clothes, and then you...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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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Asus Padfone 2 Full Specs Revealed – Quad-core Processor, 4.7-Inch Super IPS+ Display, 13MP Camera and More

Qualcomm Releases Updated Vellamo Benchmark Tool With New Beautiful UI

How to: Resize Widgets on Jelly Bean [Beginners’ Guide]

Pink Samsung Galaxy S3 Spotted in Korea, Paris Hilton is First in Line

Verizon Roadmap: DROID Incredible X in November, Spectrum 2 in October, Lumia 920 and More

Official: Jelly Bean (JRO03O) Update for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus Approved and Rolling Out

Jelly Update Finally Rolling Out to Verizon Galaxy Nexus? (Updated: It’s Official)

Bombshells: Hell’s Belles – Think Tom Cruise in Top Gun but with Big Boobs