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Verizon’s Sony Xperia Play Update Incoming as Build 4.0.2.E.0.57, Pops Phone Up to Android 2.3.4

Kellen April 30, 2012 25

We are almost positive that this update to build 4.0.2.E.0.57 for the Sony Xperia Play on Verizon is new, but truthfully, we had forgotten that this device even existed anymore. From what we can tell though, this hasn't been released yet, so it should be on...

Tim April 30, 2012 15

Apple's Tim Cook and Samsung's Choi Gee-sung are to begin their mediated discussions in San Francisco on the 21st and 22nd of May. The talks will revolve around the year-long trial that is based on Apple's belief that Samsung has done nothing but copy their...

Kellen April 30, 2012 49

Verizon announced a new 3G prepaid plan this morning that at least at first glance, appears to be decent. Starting May 1 for $80 per month and no contract, you can take advantage of unlimited talk and text, along with 1GB of data. Normal prepaid plans are...

KegDroid Makes Drinking Beer Fun Again, Assuming You Thought It was Boring to Begin With

Kellen April 30, 2012 54

An Android beer dispenser that uses NFC for authentication, a XOOM tablet for beer selection, and electronic pre-measured pours? Umm, where do I buy one? Well, no where yet, but Google employee Paul Carff has created one that looks amazing. Yeah, that's it...

Tim April 30, 2012 46

The SiriusXM satellite radio app for Android has finally received an update. Included in the update are a ton of awesome new features, so start getting excited. Users can now pause and resume live tunes, fast forward/rewind, and there is the ability to "...

Kellen April 30, 2012 19

Last week, Gameloft teased N.O.V.A. 3, the newest version of their popular first person shooter series. Today, the bring us the first look at gameplay in what is sure to be another hit for one of mobile gaming's biggest contributors. The new N.O.V.A. takes us...

Kellen April 30, 2012 135

"Droid Does," the campaign that started it all has been reignited this morning by Verizon to show off their current lineup of DROID phones, the RAZR, RAZR MAXX and DROID 4. Things are a bit different this time around though. What was once robotic arms, ninja...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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Verizon’s Sony Xperia Play Update Incoming as Build 4.0.2.E.0.57, Pops Phone Up to Android 2.3.4

Samsung and Apple’s Court-Recommended Talks to Begin May 21 and 22

Verizon Announces New Prepaid Plan – Unlimited Talk and Text Plus 1GB of Data for $80

KegDroid Makes Drinking Beer Fun Again, Assuming You Thought It was Boring to Begin With

SiriusXM Internet Radio for Android Updated, TuneStart and Additional User Controls Added

N.O.V.A. 3 First Gameplay Teaser Released, Game Coming in May

Verizon Brings Back the “Droid Does” Campaign, This Time in Much More Subtle Fashion