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MIUI Jelly Bean ROM Released for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7

Kellen August 20, 2012 64

MIUI, one of our all-time favorite ROMs, was updated this weekend to Jelly Bean and then released for a couple of our favorite devices of all time. The Galaxy Nexus (both LTE and GSM) and Nexus 7 each received a build that apparently has little to no issues or...

Tim August 20, 2012 17

Avast! Mobile Security received a major update today which contains a gang of new features for those of you who love keeping your devices extra safe. Some of the additions include a new Network Meter for measuring incoming and outgoing data, a brand new widget...

Tim August 20, 2012 125

It's been far too long since our last Q&A session, so here we are. Since our last entry, we've seen pigs fly (Motorola starting to unlock bootloaders), Verizon's Galaxy S3 had its bootloader unlocked, and tons of other Android awesomeness. If you aren’t...

Tim August 20, 2012 19

The Android-powered camera from Nikon has been receiving plenty of hype as of late. Awesomely enough, some leaked images from Nikon Rumors of the camera have hit the web and gives us a good look at what to expect from Nikon. Stock Gingerbread? When we first...

Tim August 20, 2012 63

Today, a phone call of epic proportion is set to take place between the CEO's for both Apple and Samsung. Tim Cook and Kwon Oh Hyun will try to make an effort to see if either side can come to terms before Judge Koh and a jury decide their fates. In terms of...

Kellen August 20, 2012 80

Last night, Motorola approved Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) for the WiFi XYBOARD models, leaving out the "DROID" XYBOARD variants. This morning, Verizon gave the update for the "DROID" versions the green light and has posted the changelog for it. The...

Kellen August 20, 2012 9

Remember those chilly little Android ice cube trays that we mentioned last week? They are up for pre-order as of today, for $12. The trays are dishwasher safe, made of flexible food-grade silicon, and can hold up to 8 "bots" per tray. If one tray isn't...

Tim August 20, 2012 45

It's about time. Halfbrick Studios (makers of Fruit Ninja and other delicious titles) has brought Jetpack Joyride to Android. The game has seen large success on iOS and there's a good reason why. It features fantastic controls and gameplay that never gets...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 45

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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MIUI Jelly Bean ROM Released for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7

Avast! Mobile Security Updated to Version 2.0 – Includes New Widget and SiteCorrect

Droid Life Q&A Session: Volume 4

Images of the Android Powered Nikon P7700 Leak, Running Stock Gingerbread?

Samsung and Apple’s Phone Call is Last Effort to Reconcile Before it’s Up to a Jury

Verizon Approves Ice Cream Sandwich for the DROID XYBOARD 10.1, Here are the Details

Android Ice Cube Trays Now Available for Pre-order for $12

Halfbrick’s Jetpack Joyride Finally Comes to Android, But You’ll Need the Amazon Appstore to Get it