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Google’s Sound Search App from Jelly Bean Made Available for Non-Rooted ICS Devices

Tim July 2, 2012 53

One of the many awesome features that Jelly Bean has brought to the Android table is Google's new Sound Search or "Ears." It is designed to replace well known applications such as Shazam and SoundHound by hearing music that is played, recognizing it, and then...

Kellen July 2, 2012 145

If you were at Google I/O last week, then chances are that you didn't pass up the chance to pick up a Nexus 7 tablet. If you did, feel free to hack the hell out of it, as Google has already released the factory images for the device. Dropping in as Jelly Bean...

Kellen July 2, 2012 64

As someone that grew up in Montana, news of Verizon's 4G LTE network finally showing up is music to my ears. The fact that it will be in my home town is even more amazing and yet another reason for me to go back and visit more often. For my friends back in Big...

Kellen July 2, 2012 53

The DROID Incredible 4G LTE, two full months after it was announced, will be made available July 5 for purchase (this Thursday). It will drop in at $149 after a $50 rebate on new 2-year contract, just as we reported back in May. Nothing has changed about the...

Tim June 30, 2012 180

We are waiting to get back to our home networks to set up and play with our Nexus Q media players. There is still a lot of possible confusion as to what exactly this thing does, but one thing we do know, is that it has been built like a tank. It's purpose is...

Kellen June 29, 2012 406

On the last day of Q2, Motorola and Verizon have made the Ice Cream Sandwich update available to the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX. It can be pulled by heading into Settings>About>System updates. Go get some.

Tim June 29, 2012 24

We have been cruising the new version 3.7.11 Google Play application and have stumbled on a neat new feature. After loading an application's page, you can hit on the icon in the top left and it loads a full resolution image of the icon. Personally, I have no...

Tim June 29, 2012 3

Well, folks, Google I/O 2012 has come to an end and what a ride it has been. We have new devices and a whole new OS to celebrate. Once Jelly Bean is released to AOSP in mid-July, almost all device owners can expect to see the JB goodies start to leak out and...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 3

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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’s Sound Search App from Jelly Bean Made Available for Non-Rooted ICS Devices

Factory Images Released for the Nexus 7 [JRN84D]

Verizon Expanding 4G LTE Network Into Montana, New Spots in Idaho

Verizon Makes It Official, DROID Incredible 4G LTE Launches July 5 for $149

Saturday Poll: Are You Interested in the Nexus Q?

DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX Ice Cream Sandwich Update is Live

High-Res Icons Now Included in Google Play Store App Listings

This Week In The Life Of DROID: 6/29/2012