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Facebook for Android Updated, No Longer Supports Devices Running Eclair and Below

Tim July 13, 2012 77

Everyone's favorite (yes, everyone's) social network has been updated on Google Play. The update to Facebook must be pretty substantial, seeing as how it has dropped support for devices not running 2.2+. Even though I don't know which devices are still running...

Tim July 13, 2012 37

If you haven't heard of the Team Win Recovery, it is completely touch-based (no more volume rocker BS) easy to navigate recovery. Built from AOSP, it has had many custom features added and is quite widely used by the Android community alongside ClockworkMod...

Tim July 13, 2012 186

Finally, orders of the Nexus 7 have began to ship from Google. In an automated recording that can be heard through Google's Support line, they announce that the first wave of Nexus 7 orders will ship today, with all pre-orders shipping within the next three...

Tim July 13, 2012 14

A new puzzle game has launched onto Google Play and it's called Letris 2. There are three different game modes along with three levels of difficulty. The main game type is Letris. Letters fall from the top of the screen and as they land, you must connect them...

Kellen July 13, 2012 76

The clock widget from the Atrix HD that we featured yesterday, has apparently been pulled from a device and is available for you to download. The clock itself is interactive, showing you time, weather in multiple cities, and your battery and data plan...

Eric July 13, 2012 15

The jump from CyanogenMod 7 to CyanogenMod 9 predictably took a long time. Ice Cream Sandwich was a huge update for Android and took a lot of loving time to integrate all the new features and get them working. Now that Jelly Bean has been released, the next...

Kellen July 13, 2012 233

At least one lucky Gamestop pre-orderee is walking around with a new Nexus 7 today. After receiving a text that his pre-order was ready to be picked up, he went into his local store and came out a winner. It's still not clear if any other Gamestop on the...

Kellen July 13, 2012 85

We get the feeling that today was supposed to be Nexus 7 day, but for whatever reason, Google isn't ready to release the flood gates. Office Depot stores are getting in their minimal stock, while Gamestops are texting those that pre-order, reminding them to...

Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 85

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 85

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 85

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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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 85

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 85

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 85

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 85

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 85

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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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Facebook for Android Updated, No Longer Supports Devices Running Eclair and Below

Team Win Recovery Updated to 2.2, Now Includes On-Screen Keyboard in Recovery

First Wave of Google Play Nexus 7 Pre-orders Begin Shipping, All Will Ship Within 3 Business Days

Tetris Meets Scrabble in Letris 2, Available Now on Google Play

Clock Widget From Atrix HD Pulled, Installable on Your Device

CyanogenMod Teases CM10 on Optimus 4X in New Video, Moving Along Pretty Quickly

Gamestop Sells Nexus 7 to at Least One Lucky Customer

Office Depot Receives Stock of Nexus 7, Gamestop Sends Texts for Pre-orders to be Picked Up