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ICS 4.0.4 Leaks For DROID Bionic, Can Be Flashed Through Stock Recovery

Eric June 21, 2012 148

Bionic owners, let me be the first to tell you that your morning just got a whole lot better. Late last night, Android guru P3Droid said on twitter that he came across a leaked build of Ice Cream Sandwich for the DROID Bionic. First impressions are that the...

Kellen June 21, 2012 61

Swiftkey announced late last night that their Beta 3 was moving on up in the world and into official status in various app stores. Many of you have been helping them test the beta, but for those who stuck to releases in places like the Play store and Amazon...

Tim June 20, 2012 29

When performing Near Field Communication (NFC) actions on our capable devices, the display must be on. Don't know why exactly that is, but it's just one of the rules. Well, thanks to a new mod from an XDA member, having the display on is no longer needed....

Kellen June 20, 2012 14

Last night, while trying to unwind after busting out my Galaxy S3 review, I stumbled onto a game made by MTV of all companies, called Oscura. It's a 2D platformer, but while playing, it almost feels 3D thanks to the environment and the obstacles you...

Kellen June 20, 2012 129

According to HTC, the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Rezound is available today. Verizon hasn't mentioned it yet and no reader of ours has reportedly received it, so we are as confused as you probably are. For what it's worth, their support page has all of...

Tim June 20, 2012 26

If you're like many others out there, you are constantly having to open all of your different social applications to see what's new in everyone's life. Well, in comes Jolicloud. What Joli looks to do is combine all of the media content that comes across your...

Tim June 20, 2012 47

If simplifying your life through the Internet and computer is your passion, then MightyText might be your next favorite application. Through a Chrome extension (Safari and IE also supported) and Android application, you can start receiving and sending text...

Kellen June 20, 2012 63

The portrait-style HDMI dock for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has officially been discontinued through Verizon. Actually, that's a funny way of putting it since the dock was never made available in the first place. It appeared through back alley channels in Big...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 63

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 63

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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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ICS 4.0.4 Leaks For DROID Bionic, Can Be Flashed Through Stock Recovery

Swiftkey 3 Graduates Beta and Into the Play Store – Free For X Owners, On Sale For Newbies

New Mod Allows for NFC Actions While Screen is Off

Oscura is a Beautiful 2D Platformer With a Gothic 3D Aesthetic for Android

HTC: Rezound Ice Cream Sandwich Update Available Today, Wait What? (Updated)

Jolicloud for Android, One Social Media App to Rule Them All

MightyText for Android, Another Great Way to Link Your Texts to the Desktop

Galaxy Nexus Portrait Dock Officially Discontinued at Verizon