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

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...

Tim May 23, 2012 17

The star of the show at this year's CES was a 7" tablet that NVIDIA and Asus partnered to create which would meet a price point of just $250. What made it so desirable is that while meeting such a competitive price, it didn't sacrifice in the specs department....

Eric May 23, 2012 41

This whole battle of tech intellectual property is getting, or has gotten, out of hand. It seems that every company that you know the name of is suing or is being sued for something that they have done. Most notably for readers of this site though, is the...

Tim May 23, 2012 52

The newest rumor to begin circulating the Interwebz has Microsoft pegged to release their Office suite of apps for Android tablets this upcoming November. The rumor stems from the folks over at BGR, who say their source has seen it already running on an iPad,...

Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 52

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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 41

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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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

NVIDIA Announces Kai Platform, the Basis for Building Quad-Core Tablets at $199

Infographic Shows Us How Confusing and Convoluted This Whole Patent War Is

Rumor: Microsoft to Release Office for Android Tablets this November?