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AT&T CEO Says That Google Determines Update Schedule For Phones, Google Assures Us They Don’t

Tim May 8, 2012 52

In a recent interview at the Milken Institute, AT&T's CEO Randall Stephenson said some curious words on Google's process of updating Android devices. Stephenson tried to shed light on the actual happenings that take place when you wonder why your phone...

Kellen May 8, 2012 74

After the last Google Maps update rolled out, we received an email here or there from users who had noticed that when using turn-by-turn navigation, that the voice was no longer saying street names. Instead, the voice was simply saying "Turn right" or "Turn...

Tim May 8, 2012 19

Color and Verizon have just launched a special 4G LTE edition of their social photo sharing application onto the Play Store. With Color, you can stream video onto your Facebook page for all of your friends to watch and enjoy. Previously, users of the already...

Tim May 8, 2012 65

If you live in any of the below mentioned cities, you might have noticed a shiny new 4G LTE logo in your notification bar. Verizon has continued to their push to cover the nation with their super fast 4G network, expanding by the minute. Parts of Ohio,...

Kellen May 8, 2012 72

Last night, while making the rounds in New Orleans, I had a chance to spend a few minutes with the newly announced DROID Incredible 4G LTE. This will be Verizon's next major LTE release and has easily been the topic of the week here at CTIA. The phone in hand,...

Kellen May 8, 2012 29

HTC released a couple of new videos today to highlight the car and media sharing capabilities of their new One Series. The car software, as you will see in the video below, has been optimized for music (once paired with a dongle), so that you can have wireless...

Eric May 7, 2012 35

Google is trying to reboot their Google TV venture this year and LG is the first to get into the game with them. Back at CES in January, they showed of two sleek LED models that they said we would be seeing sometime soon. Rumors have been swirling around about...

Eric May 7, 2012 19

If your homescreen or more specifically, your app drawer is feeling a bit stale, then AppDrawer is looking to spruce things up for you. It can work with multiple launcher applications such as ADW Launcher, LauncherPro, Apex Launcher and Nova Launcher being...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 19

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 19

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 19

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 19

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 19

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 19

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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

Kellen January 27, 2026 19

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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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 19

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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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AT&T CEO Says That Google Determines Update Schedule For Phones, Google Assures Us They Don’t

Did the Latest Google Maps Update Break Voice in Navigation?

Verizon Introduces 4G LTE Edition of Color for Facebook, Live Stream Video with Sound Straight to Your Friends

Verizon 4G LTE Markets Expand in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts

Quick Hands-on With the DROID Incredible 4G LTE

Video: HTC’s New Car and Media Link HD Experiences

LG’s Google TVs Hitting Stores at The End of May, Google TV Gears Up for Round 2

AppDrawer Gives You More Customization, Incase You Didn’t Have Enough Already