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Google+ and Its Shiny New UI Arrives on Android, Starting Hangouts Also Made Incredible Easy

Kellen May 24, 2012 83

Two things immediately come to mind when I look at this shiny new Google+: big ass images and incredibly easy Hangout starting. That's right, folks, the new Google+ update that was released to iOS a couple of weeks ago has finally arrived on Android. And...

Tim May 23, 2012 146

At the beginning of the month, Google made the 4.0.4 update file for the Galaxy Nexus available for everyone to download. Unfortunately, Google must have jumped the gun, because just a short time after release the link was pulled and G-Nex owners were back in...

Tim May 23, 2012 60

Oh no! It looks like one of the Google Maps cars was involved in a pretty bad accident. So far, there are no details as to what exactly happened, but we're hoping everyone is okay. Luckily for Google, figuring out what happened shouldn't be too difficult,...

Tim May 23, 2012 41

Users of the Android Open Kang Project ROM can install an application from the Play Store that will backup almost every single AOKP setting you could imagine, making flashing and restoring ROMs as easy as 1,2,3. Users will need to be on the Milestone 5 build...

Tim May 23, 2012 29

While supplies last, Amazon Wireless is hosting a deal on a few of Verizon's more popular smart devices. When signing up on a new two-year agreement, you can score the DROID 4 for just one cent, the Rezound for a not-so-bad $50, and the DROID RAZR MAXX for an...

Kellen May 23, 2012 277

A report out of the Wall Street Journal last week claimed that Google will potentially welcome in up to 5 "Nexus" or lead devices this winter to help launch Jelly Bean. Once launched, all of the devices will be sold directly to customers unlocked and off-...

Kellen May 23, 2012 19

An LG device with the model number VS930 has been on our radar for a few weeks now, most likely as Verizon's version of the LG Optimus LTE2. The model number matches up to the naming scheme that Big Red has used in the past for LG phones - VS920 (Spectrum) and...

Kellen May 23, 2012 53

Chalk up another win for Google and Android. Today, the jury in what a judge called the "longest civil trial" he had been a part of, decided that Google did not infringe on Oracle's patents. This marks an end to a painful process that saw the likes of Andy...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 53

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 53

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 53

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 53

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 53

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 53

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 53

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 53

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 83

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 83

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 83

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 83

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 83

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 83

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 83

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 83

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+ and Its Shiny New UI Arrives on Android, Starting Hangouts Also Made Incredible Easy

Google Makes Galaxy Nexus IMM76K Download Available Again, Update Imminent?

Google Maps Car Involved in Accident, Investigating Should Be a Breeze

Backup Tool Application Released for Android Open Kang Project Line of ROM’s

Amazon Wireless Offers the DROID 4 for a Penny, Rezound for $50, and DROID RAZR MAXX at $150

Wednesday Poll: If There are 5 Nexus Devices This Winter, Who Should Make Them?

Verizon’s LG Optimus LTE2 Appears Again, This Time at the GCF

Jury Finds that Android Does Not Infringe on Oracle Patents