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Radios From Galaxy Nexus IMM76K 4.0.4 Pulled and Available to Flash

Kellen May 2, 2012 140

When the new IMM76K Android 4.0.4 update leaked yesterday for the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon, many of us focused immediately on the new radios that came with it. Could these solve many of the hand-off issues and failures to attach to 4G networks that owners have...

Tim May 2, 2012 23

Google has launched additional carrier billing support on the Play Store for three out of the four major wireless carriers in America, excluding Verizon. Not that Google didn't offer, but we have a feeling Verizon decided to decline the service for reasons...

Kellen May 2, 2012 125

Can you believe it? Tomorrow is finally the day that everyone in the Android world has been waiting for. Samsung will unveil the Galaxy SIII or "next Galaxy" at 11AM Pacific. The event will be broadcast live via Facebook for you all to watch, but we plan to...

Tim May 2, 2012 86

Tomorrow, Verizon is to launch their new HomeFusion broadband service in the US. After a $200 installation fee, customers can experience 4G LTE power right in their living room at 10GB for $60 a month or $90 for 20GB. So, Big Red comes to install a "cylinder-...

Kellen May 2, 2012 62

Owners of the HTC Rezound, a new Ice Cream Sandwich treat has been made available to you today. We know that an official update to Android 4.0.3 is in the works for this device, but if you want to get a taste of something close to that final build ahead of...

Tim May 2, 2012 75

Okay, so unless one of these companies actually comes out and says, "Yes, it was us," then we will not write about this event anymore. It's becoming a conspiracy theorist's wet dream. Anyways, newly gathered evidence is pointing to RIM as being the culprit...

Tim May 2, 2012 20

In classic Gameloft fashion, they have released yet another upcoming N.O.V.A. 3 trailer. We always knew that this game took certain aspects from the Halo series, but now after seeing this new multiplayer gameplay trailer, I can officially say that this game is...

Kellen May 2, 2012 32

The Amazon Kindle Fire is today's Warehouse deal, which means you can nab the to Android tablet (by a mile) for as little as $139. It's refurbished, but since Amazon apparently did the dirty work, it comes "factory sealed" and is essentially as good as new....

Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 32

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 140

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 140

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 140

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 140

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 140

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 140

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 140

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 140

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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Radios From Galaxy Nexus IMM76K 4.0.4 Pulled and Available to Flash

Google Play Adds Carrier Billing Support of Movies, Music, and Apps for Multiple Carriers – No Verizon Love Yet

Galaxy SIII Event Happens Tomorrow – What Can We Expect to See?

Verizon to Launch HomeFusion May 3, LTE for Your Home Starting at $60 a Month

Ice Cream Sandwich Build 3.13.605.7 Leaks for the HTC Rezound

Is RIM to Blame for the Staged Protests Outside of the Apple Store? At this Point, Nobody Cares (Update: Yes, it was RIM)

N.O.V.A. 3 Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer Released, Was That A Warthog I Just Saw?

Deal: Refurbished Amazon Kindle Fire for $139