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Ice Cream Sandwich Leaks for the DROID XYBOARD 8.2 and 10.1

Kellen July 5, 2012 37

Are you one of the 10 people that owns a Motorola XYBOARD? I'm kidding of course. If you do own one, then prepare yourself for Ice Cream Sandwich, as it has leaked and is flashable as a legitimate update to both WiFi and 4G versions in 8.2" and 10.1" sizes....

Kellen July 5, 2012 192

We know that some of your Galaxy S3 orders are arriving this morning (me not being one), but we would love to know if you were able to activate it successfully. According to a few readers, their units showed up today, but customer service is unable to get them...

Kellen July 5, 2012 38

If the Samsung Galaxy S3 is not the phone for you and you are ready for something new, then the DROID Incredible 4G LTE, which became available today, is not a bad option. At $149, it packs a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 4" screen, NFC chip, 4G LTE radio, runs...

Kellen July 4, 2012 98

Sooooo, yeah. Motorola apparently thought it was time to post up the Atrix HD in all its glory on their official website. We are a little confused because we can't recall seeing an actual announcement for the phone, however, the mobile and full landing pages...

Kellen July 3, 2012 220

Not much else to say beyond what the title already says. According to Reuters, a judge denied Samsung's request to have an import ban removed on the Galaxy Nexus that was handed down last week. This matches a similar ruling she made yesterday in regards to the...

Tim July 3, 2012 24

If you're a fan of Steve Kondik's work or that of the entire CyanogenMod Team, then you will love this sixty minute long video of their Meetup at Yelp HQ that took place during this year's Google I/O. During the discussions, they talk about what makes CM,...

Eric July 3, 2012 12

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was announced just last week, so there's a good chance that you are still waiting for any kind of sign that it will appear on your device. Luckily for you, a new live wallpaper has popped up in Google Play that should tide you over until...

Eric July 3, 2012 19

iFixit has given the latest and greatest Android tablet, the Nexus 7, the old tear down treatment that they give to all of the new gadgets that come out. Luckily for everyone planning on buying the device, the site gave the 7" tablet an impressive repair score...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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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Ice Cream Sandwich Leaks for the DROID XYBOARD 8.2 and 10.1

Early Arriving Galaxy S3s Having a Hard Time Activating This Morning on Verizon’s Network

DROID Incredible 4G LTE Available Today From Verizon for $149

Motorola Atrix HD Landing Page Pops Up, Gives Us the Full Spec List

Judge Denies Samsung’s Request to Lift Ban on Galaxy Nexus

Video: CyanogenMod Meetup in San Francisco During Google I/O

Jelly Bean Live Wallpaper Brings a Taste of Android 4.1 to All Devices

iFixit Tears Down the Nexus 7, Shows Us All of the Play Packed Inside