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A Few Thoughts on a Galaxy S3 “Developer Edition” for Verizon [Opinion]

Kellen July 11, 2012 131

Now that we have had a full day to sit on this oddly spread announcement from Samsung that they would be selling a "developer edition" Galaxy S3 to Verizon customers, we thought we would share some thoughts on it. It's a move that we have seen from companies...

Kellen July 11, 2012 104

Do not cruise into your local Office Depot tomorrow to pick up a Nexus 7. While they may receive some stock, they have been instructed to not sell or display them until further notice. Yesterday, we reported that select stores would make them available by July...

Tim July 11, 2012 36

If you think waiting for the official Jelly Bean roll out to the Motorola XOOM WiFi is too much (Google says it is coming), then you can go ahead and download this AOSP ROM. Developers over at XDA are beginning to port Android 4.1.1 to the first Android...

Kellen July 11, 2012 156

I'd say the picture speaks for itself. Via: @Stimps0n

Tim July 11, 2012 23

Oh, what a world we live in where even our speakers are now receiving firmware updates. If you happen to own a Jawbone Jambox, a new 2.2 update is available straight from the Jawbone website. The update adds compatibility for the Jambox Companion app which...

Samsung Galaxy S3 Review [Verizon]

Kellen July 11, 2012 165

We actually should call this a mini-review since we aren't going all out like we did when we originally reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S3. With each carrier having the exact same build, with identical specs, buttons, look, and version of Android, there is no need...

Tim July 11, 2012 65

Want to have some fun with that Kindle Fire you have laying around? Maybe you want to put Jelly Bean on it? You're in luck, a developer over at XDA has done just that. Sure, a few things are a little broken, but this is why we love Android. WiFi works, so I...

Eric July 11, 2012 62

Motorola has been promising a tool for developers to unlock the bootloaders on their phones for a long time now. So long in fact, that we have pretty much given up hope of ever seeing another Moto phone like the OG Droid which was the hacker's paradise. Anyone...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 62

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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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A Few Thoughts on a Galaxy S3 “Developer Edition” for Verizon [Opinion]

Office Depot Delays Nexus 7 Sales “Until Further Notice”

Motorola XOOM WiFi Recieives AOSP Jelly Bean ROM

Not a Fan of Verizon’s Choice to Lock the Galaxy S3 Bootloader [Image]

Jawbone Jambox Update Rolls Out, Adds Android App Compatibility

Samsung Galaxy S3 Review [Verizon]

Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Ported to Amazon’s Kindle Fire

Motorola Still Promising Bootloader Unlock Tool, This Time With AT&T’s Atrix HD