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Google Teaches You to “Make Yourself at Home” With Your Nexus 7

Kellen July 24, 2012 41

Last night, Google uploaded the beginning video of what may be a series of tutorial videos for the Nexus 7. It was a simple intro that we skipped by since you all know how to add a Google account, however, today's is all about customizing your home screen....

Kellen July 24, 2012 21

At the end of last week, an LG employee notified members of their forums that the Spectrum's Ice Cream Sandwich update is ready to be rolled out. All they are waiting for is Verizon to press "Go." The following day, it appears as if they were trying to prove...

Eric July 24, 2012 66

One of the best things about Android is that it can be adapted to a lot of different hardware, but in the case of the DROID X360, it may not be such a good thing. The body of this device is clearly reminiscent of a PS Vita, the latest handheld from Sony, but...

Tim July 24, 2012 38

If the Nexus 7 is just too cheap for you, then might we suggest Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro developer slate? Before we get into the technicals, we should state this device is not for the everyday tablet buyer. Sure, it can run your Angry Birds better than...

Kellen July 24, 2012 45

Have you ever visited a friend's house or a coffee shop and wanted to join the local WiFi network, but didn't know the password? Or were you on the other side of that equation, with friends or customers constantly asking for the info to join your network? An...

Kellen July 24, 2012 33

The Nexus Q is in stock! Is your $300 ready? No? I'm still trying to figure out the Nexus Q. Since I attended Google I/O, I'm in the fortunate position of having one already, but that doesn't mean I've come to some official conclusion on whether or not it will...

Tim July 24, 2012 20

I don't care if you're either a movie lover or a cat lover, you have got to try out MovieCat. It's a really good trivia game that is made a hundred times better by having cats appear in scenes from the movies in question. Miss a question? Don't worry, you...

Kellen July 24, 2012 34

The Swiftkey team announced last night that they were releasing updated English language packs for both UK and US keyboards. These new packs were made with the summer Olympics in mind, so that as you send Tweets and texts to your friends over the next month,...

Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 34

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 34

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 34

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 34

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 34

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 34

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 34

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 34

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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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Google Teaches You to “Make Yourself at Home” With Your Nexus 7

LG Posts Spectrum User Guide as if the Device Runs Ice Cream Sandwich

The DROID X360: ICS-Powered PS Vita Device that Ships with Illegal Emulators

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 Pro Quad-Core Beast Developer Tablet Can Be Purchased for $1300

InstaWifi Makes Joining WiFi Networks Easy With NFC or QR Codes

Nexus Q Appears to be in Stock, Ships in 3-5 Days

MovieCat for Android, the Greatest Feline-Based Movie Trivia Game of All Time

Swiftkey Updates UK and US English Languages Packs to Support Summer Olympics