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Another Galaxy SIII Dummy Box Appears, This Time With Newly TouchWiz-Themed Menu Button

Kellen April 24, 2012 88

These dummy boxes that they have placed on top of the "next" Galaxy aka the Galaxy SIII are cracking me up. Look at that faux home button that has basically been taped on. Classic. Well played, Samsung. Enough laughing though, let's talk about these new photos...

Kellen April 24, 2012 70

According to Sundar Pichai, Google's senior VP of Chrome and Apps, the Android version of Chrome is in beta 2 and on the verge of leaving it for good in the coming weeks. After launching in early February, we have already seen at least two updates to the app...

Tim April 24, 2012 9

Everyone's favorite cult-tastic game, Minecraft, has received a hefty update on Android. After a few months, users can finally start digging around with the ability to craft items! Users will also start to see the newest mobs loitering about, which are...

Kellen April 24, 2012 88

On Friday, an update was released by Facebook that didn't exactly thrill the masses. Upon installing, users noticed that they now had 3 icons from Facebook in their app drawers: Camera, Messenger, and Facebook. The camera app was a shortcut so that you could...

Tim April 24, 2012 51

Customers on any one of the Big Four carriers here in the US can now know if their Samsung device is going to receive Ice Cream Sandwich. For us Big Red folk, we can only expect to see the two Sammy 10.1" and 7.7" tabs receive the ICS update, with no love for...

Tim April 24, 2012 23

A trailer has just been released for the upcoming N.O.V.A. 3 title that is set to be released by Gameloft. We have been a fan of the N.O.V.A. series of games, so it's exciting to know that a new one is just around the corner, especially now that mobile gaming...

Kellen April 24, 2012 34

Today's "Flash" sale over at 1Saleaday focuses on the tablet category and includes a number of devices worth taking a look at if you are in the market. Most are last year's Tegra 2 powered devices, but the prices are solid especially with some of them being...

Kellen April 24, 2012 106

Let's be honest, Google Drive is really just a rebranded Google Docs that is aiming draw in a wider variety of consumers. Its current base is mostly business users or those of us who would rather not fork out the cash required for a top tier office suite but...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 106

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 106

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 106

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 106

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 106

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 106

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 106

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 106

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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 88

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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Another Galaxy SIII Dummy Box Appears, This Time With Newly TouchWiz-Themed Menu Button

Chrome for Android Could Leave Beta in a Matter of Weeks

Minecraft Pocket Edition Recieves Update, Ability to Craft Items Now Available

Facebook Update Adds Little Facebook Icons to Camera and Messenger Shortcuts, We Still Think It’s a Dirty Little Trick

Samsung Announces Which Devices Shall Receive Ice Cream Sandwich in the States

Gameloft Releases Trailer for Upcoming N.O.V.A. 3 Game

1Saleaday’s Current Flash Sale is All About Tablets, Prices Starting at $50

Tuesday Poll: Are You Ready to Adopt Google Drive For All of Your Cloud Storage Needs?