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Google Wallet is Down, Pre-Paid and Citi Cards Unavailable at the Moment (Updated)

Eric June 4, 2012 24

Update: It's back up and running! We were getting many reports from Twitter this morning that Google Wallet was down. Pre-paid and Citi cards seem unavailable at the moment for a large group of people so you don't need to worry that it's just you and you can...

Kellen June 4, 2012 121

Here is the official file, straight from Google. As you can see, the build has changed to IMM76L. Download: IMM76L-from-HLK75H.2a903016.zip Instructions: *Instructions require a USB host cable (like this) and USB drive/stick. * You will also need to be on...

Kellen June 4, 2012 34

Verizon confirmed to us on Friday that the Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.4) update for their version of the Motorola XOOM would start to roll out today. Has it yet? No, but it will shortly to testers and another small batch of lucky XOOM owners. Below, we...

Tim June 4, 2012 8

Sweet, another Temple Run game. Game publisher Imangi is partnering up with Disney's Pixar Studios to bring us Temple Run: Brave to iOS and Android devices on June 14. What will make this game unique is not only the same run, slide, and jump features, but you...

Tim June 4, 2012 45

After reports of Samsung having to re-manufacture the Pebble Blue back plates due to quality issues, it looks like Sammy may have completely scrapped the old color all together for a new grey-looking plate. As we can see in the video below, this new color...

Tim June 4, 2012 72

The CyanogenMod team has made the mascot change truly official, revamping the official CM9 boot animation to reflect their decision. Say goodbye to Andy and hello to Cid. Whether you care for the change or not, it looks like it is here to stay. Frankly, I'm...

Kellen June 4, 2012 41

Familiar with Instapaper? It's this ultra-popular iOS read it later type of app that apparently, some Android users have been begging for. Think of it as the most minimal app on the planet that allows you to catch up on articles you may have started earlier...

Tim June 4, 2012 56

Surprisingly enough, Computex 2012 has yielded some pretty awesome news for Android lovers. Asus has unveiled the Transformer AiO (All in One) tablet, which runs on both the Android and Windows 8 operating systems. With the hit of a single button on the side...

OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 56

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 56

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 56

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 56

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 56

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 56

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 56

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 56

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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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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Google Wallet is Down, Pre-Paid and Citi Cards Unavailable at the Moment (Updated)

Download: Motorola XOOM 4G Android 4.0.4 IMM76L Update

Motorola XOOM 4G Ice Cream Sandwich Update Rolls Out Today to Testers

Imangi Announces Temple Run: Brave, Based on the Pixar Film Coming June 14

Has Samsung Scrapped the Old Pebble Blue Back Plates of the Galaxy SIII Due to Quality Issues?

CyanogenMod Team Reveal New CM9 Boot Animation, New Mascot in Full Effect

Instapaper Launches on Android at a Whopping $2.99, Ugly Black Bar Legacy Menu Included

Asus Reveals the Transformer AiO Dual-Booting Tablet, 18.4 Inches of Android and Windows Goodness