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

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...

Kellen July 3, 2012 416

If you pre-ordered the Samsung Galaxy S3 from Verizon, you can check your order status to find out your expected shipping date. For many of us, the date shows as 7/9, but for some it could be 7/10 or even 7/11. With a launch date now set for July 10, some of...

Tim July 3, 2012 22

Madfinger Games, the makers of ShadowGun, just placed Dead Trigger on Google Play for $0.99. It is an intense game with tons of zombie-slaying action and big guns. Go pick it up. Play Link ($0.99)

Tim July 3, 2012 14

The wait has finally come to an end. HBO has released HBO GO with Android tablet support. Tabs running up to Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4. can run the new version and there is actually a nice new UI as well. At first, it is sort of confusing that all of these...

Tim July 3, 2012 56

You just cant keep the Android community down. When they want to get something done, they do whatever it takes. It has been no different with people's demands to see Google Now brought to their non-Jelly Bean devices. Developers over at XDA are beginning to...

Kellen July 3, 2012 100

Verizon announced moments ago that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will be available in stores and online starting July 10. Both the 16GB and 32GB versions will be available, however, the 32GB version will only be available online for the time being. If you were...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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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

Verizon Galaxy S3 Pre-orders Shipping or Arriving as Early as July 5? (Updated)

Madfinger’s Dead Trigger Lands on Google Play, Time to Slay Zombies

HBO GO Updated in Google Play, Android Tablets Now Supported

Devs Already Porting Google Now to Ice Cream Sandwich

Official: Verizon’s Galaxy S3 Launches July 10