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Official: Verizon’s Galaxy S3 Launches July 10

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...

Kellen July 3, 2012 25

Update: Verizon just announced it - July 10 is the day. Verizon was all in on the Galaxy S3 party back in early June, even announcing a pre-order that would start June 6. Since then, they have remained quiet on an actual release date and will only tell those...

Tim July 3, 2012 37

The Android team updated the distribution chart for July and Ice Cream Sandwich numbers look to be growing at a steady rate. Back on May 1, we had ICS on only a low 4.9% of devices, but those numbers have more than doubled, which I'm sure many DROID RAZR and...

Tim July 3, 2012 85

Looking for some questions to test out the new Voice Search? Maybe you just want to impress some of your non-Jelly Bean friends? A gentleman recently posted a video to YouTube which gives 47 examples of what kind of questions or phrases you can use to get the...

Tim July 3, 2012 75

Here is another live wallpaper that will keep your fingers busy for a few minutes. It's called Flow Live Wallpaper and costs $.99 in Google Play. With Flow, you choose from assorted scenes, then there is a jelly/water like layer that is added on top for your...

Kellen July 3, 2012 50

This may be embarrassing, but I have to admit that when I first set up Google Voice on my Galaxy Nexus running Jelly Bean, that I was confused once I hit the Voicemail part. To hopefully help some of you skip the pain, I thought I would toss out this quick...

Kellen July 3, 2012 73

Yesterday's Ice Cream Sandwich leak was .229, today it's .230 for the DROID Bionic. With new updates being pulled from Motorola servers on a nightly basis with such slight bumps in build numbers, we hope this means that the Moto team is getting closer than...

Kellen July 3, 2012 37

Yep, they brought it to Google Now and the new Voice Search too. Cheers Nick and Derek!

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 37

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 37

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 37

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 37

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 37

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 37

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 37

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 37

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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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Official: Verizon’s Galaxy S3 Launches July 10

Galaxy S3 Posters Arrive in Verizon Stores, Next Week Launch a Lock?

Android Distribution Charts Updated – 10.9% of Devices on ICS

Video: 40+ Questions to Test Out Google’s New Voice Search

Flow Live Wallpaper, A Deliriously Mesmerizing Liquid Wallpaper

How to Setup Google Voice in Jelly Bean

Yet Another DROID Bionic Ice Cream Sandwich Build Leaks, This Time as 6.7.230

Google Now/Voice Search Tip: “Do a Barrel Roll”