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XBMC Nightlies Available for Download, Still Pretty Rough Around the Edges

Eric August 17, 2012 4

Things are heating up with XBMC in the Android arena. XBMC, if you haven't heard, is a popular cross-media player that developers are working hard on getting ported successfully to Android. Nightly downloads are up and available as long as your phone falls...

Eric August 17, 2012 58

We all complain about our cell carriers every now and then, but if this leaked flyer from Sprint is to believed, the Now Network is daring you to act on those words. The guys over at Phone Arena have come across a document that says if you transfer at least 3...

Kellen August 17, 2012 80

Whenever Dead Trigger gets a mention, we can't help but think about the launch controversy that initially accompanied it. Madfinger, the makers of the game, charged users for the game up front and then also hawked in-app purchases of guns and add-ons to help...

Tim August 17, 2012 27

In need of a new game this Friday? As suggested by Google in their Editor's Choice section of Google Play, comes Wind-up Knight. Upon playing I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the graphics and touchscreen controls. As a bonus the game is completely...

Tim August 17, 2012 18

If you happen to be a part of the Chameleon launcher beta, then you'll be happy to know that a new update was published last night to Google Play. Inside there are a ton of bug fixes along with some added features. Taking center stage is the ability to use...

Tim August 17, 2012 56

Madfinger pushed an update for Dead Trigger this morning. If you happen to be one of the many people who bought the game for a dollar before it was made free due to "unbelievably high piracy rates," you're going to love this update. For those that purchased,...

Tim August 17, 2012 99

Thanks to a tipster of Know Your Mobile, this is the first full frontal shot of the mysterious Galaxy Note 2 from Samsung. Just days ago, we wrote up another leaked image of the device's bezel and it looks exactly the same, even that huge home button along the...

Tim August 17, 2012 17

While we still remain in the dark about info regarding a black Galaxy SIII from Samsung, U.K.'s Clove mobile retailer has gone ahead and set up a landing page for the device. According to Clove, the device will come in a single unlocked 64GB size and launch...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 17

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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XBMC Nightlies Available for Download, Still Pretty Rough Around the Edges

Feel Like Leaving AT&T or Verizon? Sprint Has $400 Waiting for You

Friday Poll: Freemium or Paid App Model?

Wind-up Knight for Android, 3D Side-Scrolling Cuteness at its Finest

Chameleon Launcher Beta Updated, Custom Wallpapers and Plenty More Inside

Madfinger’s Dead Trigger Update Goes Live, Early Buyers Receive Good Compensation

More Galaxy Note 2 Pictures Leaked, Home Button is Here to Stay (Update)

Black Samsung Galaxy S3 to Launch in Early October According to UK Retailer Clove