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DROID RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich Build 6.16.211 Leaks, Could be Official

Kellen June 18, 2012 91

According to Motorola, the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX should have an official Ice Cream Sandwich update available by the end of Q2. For those keeping track, that gives them until next Saturday to squash any last minute bugs from test builds, hand it out to...

Tim June 18, 2012 68

Sharp, whose AQUOS smartphones are quite successful in Japan, have teamed up with frog to create a new Android skin named Feel UX. By making the user experience more focused on the user's content (pictures, agenda, notes), Feel UX is Sharp's approach at...

Kellen June 18, 2012 327

This weekend, I was fortunate enough to spend a ton of time with a big group of friends and family (30-50 people) thanks to a graduation celebration for my brother. During that time, smartphones and wireless service were brought up quite often (since that's...

Tim June 18, 2012 15

With analysts expecting Android to be the number one platform for enterprise smart devices by next year, Samsung is reassuring buyers that their newest device is the safest out there by introducing SAFE (Samsung Approved For Enterprise). SAFE brings features...

Kellen June 18, 2012 73

After Motorola release the DROID 4 at the beginning of the year, we were beginning to wonder if it would turn out to be one of the last Android phones on the planet to sport a physical keyboard. The answer to that is apparently, "No." According to a family...

Eric June 18, 2012 46

The Samsung Galaxy SIII is the most anticipated phone of 2012 and is likely to make a huge splash in the States when it launches later this month. It stands to get a few more followers now with the announcement that CM9 for the device is already available for...

Kellen June 18, 2012 24

Is this the first publicly posted camera shot from the upcoming Google Nexus 7 tablet? It could be. According to EXIF data for the photo, the device is made by Asus and is certainly called "Nexus 7." The legitimacy of the photo is also backed a bit by the fact...

Kellen June 18, 2012 78

With Fathers' Day behind us, Verizon has kicked off a new "Summer Sale" that includes everyone's favorite stock Android device, the Galaxy Nexus. Originally priced at $299 before being permanently dropped to $199, Big Red's first Nexus can now be had for $149...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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 91

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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DROID RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich Build 6.16.211 Leaks, Could be Official

Sharp’s Feel UX Android Skin, This is What They Call “Simplifying”

Samsung: The Galaxy SIII is SAFE for America’s Enterprises

The Physical QWERTY Lives! Motorola Developing New Slider For Sprint?

CyanogenMod 9 Nightlies Hit the Galaxy SIII, Stock Android Available Right Now

Nexus 7 Tablet Takes Photo, Posts It to Picasa for EXIF Viewing Fun

Galaxy Nexus Drops to $149 at Verizon, Discontinued at Best Buy?