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How to: Enter Safe Mode in Jelly Bean

Kellen July 11, 2012 41

If your phone is ever acting extra whacky and you can't seem to figure out the cause, you may want to try booting into Safe Mode for a bit, an option included in Jelly Bean (Android 4.1). When entering Safe Mode, your phone disables all third party apps,...

Kellen July 10, 2012 105

For whatever reason, turning off 4G LTE on Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 has been made extra difficult. The menu under Settings>Wireless and network>More does not include the old toggle that we use on devices like the Galaxy Nexus. You are...

Kellen July 10, 2012 233

Since the version of the Galaxy S3 on Verizon that thousands of you pre-ordered has a locked bootloader, Samsung apparently wants to give you an option that's a little more open. That option, if you truly value an unlockable bootloader, is a "developer edition...

Kellen July 10, 2012 117

The Nexus Google+ page has announced that Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) is rolling out to the Galaxy Nexus, today. The first version to receive it is the HSPA+/GSM version, which we assume means takju and yakju variants. No love for your LTE friend yet, but as you...

Kellen July 10, 2012 38

The Nexus 7 just got prompted for a 12.6MB update within the last couple of minutes. We aren't exactly sure what is included just yet, but once the install completes, we will let you know. I have a feeling that it dumbs down Search. For those that attended...

Tim July 10, 2012 40

So, the Nexus Q isn't completely without a purpose anymore. A developer over at XDA has pushed CyanogenMod's Trebuchet launcher through ADB to the device, allowing it to perform tasks other than the ability to only stream content from Google's servers....

Tim July 10, 2012 18

The official Twitter for Android application received a healthy update today. It includes some nice features along with some various bug fixes that should make the app much more pleasant to use on the day to day. In the update, Twitter is introducing "expanded...

Eric July 10, 2012 78

The CyanogenMod team released another update for when users can expect to see CM10 hit the forums. It's not a definitive ETA (naturally), but since Jelly Bean hit AOSP yesterday, they can shed some light on the process of making their next creation. Here is...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 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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How to: Enter Safe Mode in Jelly Bean

How to: Turn Off 4G on Verizon’s Galaxy S3

Samsung to Offer a Galaxy S3 “Developer Edition” on Verizon for $599 With an Unlockable Bootloader

Android 4.1.1 JRO03C Rolling Out to Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ Devices (Updated)

Nexus 7 Receiving OTA Update Now to Android 4.1.1 [JRO03C]

Developer Pushes Launcher Through ADB to Nexus Q, Makes Device Actually Kind of Cool

Official Twitter for Android App Updated, Expandable Tweets and Tappable Avatars

CyanogenMod Team Gives Update on CM10, Only a Matter of Time Now