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Try Not to Damage Your Galaxy S3, Asurion May Not Have Replacements Yet

Kellen July 16, 2012 100

Since the Samsung Galaxy S3 is so new, as in less than a week, it would make sense that there aren't many replacements available for warranty claims. Carriers themselves are having trouble with initial stock, so you can imagine what it must be like for...

Eric July 16, 2012 26

November of 2009, the HTC HD2 launched to many anxious hands. The phone ran Windows Mobile 6.5, not anywhere near the Windows Phone we know now. Soon, Android was ported to the device and time and time again, developers have proven able to port the newest...

Kellen July 16, 2012 17

A reader of ours attended ComicCon last week in San Diego and walked away with a handful of goodies that we are beyond jealous of. He kicked it with Andrew Bell for a few minutes before diving into a set of his new Series 3 Android Collectibles. We have seen...

Tim July 16, 2012 18

Your favorite hipster filter application has been updated today to allow for Nexus 7 support. Although the Nexus 7 does not have a back-facing camera, users like myself still like to peruse the galleries and stalk our friend's activities. Along with the added...

Kellen July 16, 2012 77

A new update has been found for the DROID RAZR on Motorola's servers as build 6.16.215 and it looks to be an important one. The baseband (LTE radio in this case) and kernel have both been updated. Forum members who have already flashed this are claiming that...

Eric July 16, 2012 10

If you remember from a while back, we introduced you to Carbon for Android, a hugely popular Twitter client that started on webOS. The first video, even weeks back, showed great promise of an app that we couldn't wait to get our hands on. Unfortunately, things...

Kellen July 16, 2012 49

Rather than focusing on the negative aspect of the locked bootloader that accompanies the Galaxy S3 on Verizon, developer CVPCS decided to figure out a way around it. Using kexec, which has become synonymous with signed bootloader devices, he has created a...

Tim July 16, 2012 102

With more people than ever looking to snatch up an Android tablet, we figured it would be a good idea to see who reigns supreme in the tablet market through the eyes of our readers. With four highly popular tablets available, ASUS could be a clear winner for...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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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Try Not to Damage Your Galaxy S3, Asurion May Not Have Replacements Yet

HTC HD2 Proves Again That Age is Just a Number, Receives Its First Jelly Bean ROM

First Look: Android Series 3 Collectibles

Instagram Updated in Google Play, Adds Nexus 7 Support

DROID RAZR Sees Another Leak to 6.16.215 – Chrome Included, Plus New Kernel and LTE Radio

Carbon Developer Gives Update, Twitter Application Coming Soon and For Free

CM9 Inches Closer to Verizon’s Locked Galaxy S3, Kexec Boot Sequence Created

Monday Poll: Who is Your Favorite Tablet Manufacturer Today?