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Google Adds 20 Indoor Maps for Museums and the Smithsonian Zoological Park

Tim July 10, 2012 14

Who needs a tour guide when you have Google Maps? Today, Google loaded up an additional 20 indoor maps for folks to use when they're visiting some of America's more well known cultural offerings. Museums such as the de Young in San Francisco, the Philadelphia...

Tim July 10, 2012 148

With Google's new Nexus 7, it is a change from the ordinary to see a back facing camera not accompany an Android tablet. To keep the pricing low enough, ASUS and Google decided against throwing in a shooter, but will anyone actually care? We know there may be...

Tim July 10, 2012 11

When we first heard that Rovio had purchased the IP for Casey's Contraptions, it was reported that they would be completely reinventing the game and then releasing to the world. It looks like they're done and ready for the launch of Amazing Alex. In two days,...

Kellen July 10, 2012 89

If you follow us on Twitter, then you probably saw us break this news yesterday afternoon. For those who don't, feel free to be proud of your LTE Galaxy Nexus again because it technically falls under the "supported" tag by Google in AOSP. As you may recall...

Kellen July 10, 2012 79

The Nexus 7 in the Google Play store has been updated this morning to show an estimated shipping period of "1-2 weeks" instead of the "3-4 weeks" it had been at since being announced. With Android 4.1 being pushed to AOSP yesterday, the timing for release...

Kellen July 10, 2012 47

This morning, Motorola made the Atrix HD official, a phone that was prematurely outed on their own website last week. As expected, the Atrix HD sports a 4.5" HD display with ColorBoost technology, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera...

Kellen July 9, 2012 149

Here comes Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) to AOSP. JBQ announced within the hour that today is the day. Go build those ROMs, boys. Via: Google Groups

Kellen July 9, 2012 147

Bootloaders are back in the spotlight this week thanks to Verizon deciding to lock down the Galaxy S3. Whenever this topic comes up, some of us freak, threaten to change carriers, and even go as far as creating petitions to try and force a change. Others could...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 147

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 147

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 147

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 147

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 147

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 147

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 147

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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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 147

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 Adds 20 Indoor Maps for Museums and the Smithsonian Zoological Park

Tuesday Poll: Does a Tablet Need to Have a Rear Facing Camera?

Rovio’s Amazing Alex to Launch July 12 on Android, so Long Casey’s Contraptions

Yessir, the LTE Galaxy Nexus is Technically “Supported” in AOSP by Google Again

Nexus 7 Status Changes to Shipping in “1-2 Weeks”

Motorola Announces the Atrix HD – 4.5″ HD Display and LTE Headed to AT&T for $99 on Contract

Android 4.1 Headed to AOSP Today!

Monday Poll: Does an Unlockable Bootloader Matter Anymore?