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Rockstar’s Max Payne Released to Android, Time to Shoot Up Some Baddies

Tim June 14, 2012 16

The ultra-hit Max Payne is now available for Android. Rockstar definitely took their time on this release, even by delaying launch a bit and we are hoping it was to squash as many bugs as they could before delivery. The game only costs $2.99 and if you are a...

Kellen June 14, 2012 35

Samsung's Galaxy SIII development team sat down this week and opened up about their experiences while creating Android's next big thing. The topics of discussion mostly revolve around security and the struggles the teams had at keeping this phone under wraps....

Kellen June 14, 2012 95

With the soak test now complete, update 5.9.905 for the DROID Bionic has started to rollout to all owners of the device. The update isn't large, but it should fix some of the 4G LTE data issues that have continued to plague this device for months. To pull it,...

Tim June 13, 2012 33

One of the many reasons we love HTC's One X is because of its camera software. You can choose various filters, shoot HD video in slow motion, but my overall favorite feature is the burst shot. When you hold down the shutter icon, you can snap multiple shots in...

Tim June 13, 2012 77

In a recent talk with the Wall Street Journal, HTC's CEO stated that the company will now begin to solely create high-end and mid-range devices moving forward. In a move to not "destroy brand image," it looks like the days of low-end smartphones are over for...

Kellen June 13, 2012 1694

So as most of you know since you watched our "how to" video, I have this official Galaxy Nexus car dock that has already been modified to work with the LTE version. Unfortunately for my LTE Nexus, I'm currently addicted to the HTC One X and will also have a...

Tim June 13, 2012 32

For all you smartphone photographers out there, there is now another option for your editing needs. It's called Aviary Photo Editor, and it contains some extremely powerful, yet easy to use features for getting the most out of your pictures. You can do all of...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 32

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 32

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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Rockstar’s Max Payne Released to Android, Time to Shoot Up Some Baddies

Samsung Opens Up About Developing the Galaxy S3 – Multiple Models, Dummy Boxes, and Family Secrets

DROID Bionic 5.9.905 Update Passes Tests, Starts Rolling Out to Everyone

Fast Burst Camera for Android, Take Up to 30 Pictures Per Second

HTC to Keep Focus on High Quality Devices, CEO Doesn’t Want to “Destroy Brand Image”

Contest: Win an Official Galaxy Nexus Car Dock, Already Modded for LTE Version Fun (Update: Winner Picked)

Aviary Photo Editor, Another Powerful Option for Android Users