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DROID 4 to Receive First Update to Build 6.13.219 – Improves Battery Life, New MotoCast Widget, and Other Enhancements

Kellen April 18, 2012 32

The RAZR and RAZR MAXX are not the only Motorola phones receiving love on the update front this week. The DROID 4 is set to receive its first since launch, bringing the phone up to build 6.13.219. Included in the update is a new MotoCast widget, improved...

Tim April 18, 2012 45

One of the world's newest and most highly successful games, Draw Something, has received an update on Android. As requested since its humble beginnings, there is now the ability to comment with the other player and share the laughs at how awful awesome you are...

Tim April 18, 2012 94

Thinking about signing up for Verizon service as a new customer and want to get your hands on the Galaxy Nexus? Amazon Wireless is carrying the device for only $50, which is a great deal. And for folks looking to upgrade and renew their contract, the price...

Tim April 18, 2012 53

With the travel season approaching, Verizon is ready to launch a completely new data package for global travelers and international men of mystery. Starting April 23, Big Red will offer 100MB of data for checking the web, sending off emails, and updating your...

Tim April 18, 2012 83

Yesterday we heard that the Time Warner Cable TV application was going to receive a pretty hefty update to include live streaming support for Ice Cream Sandwich devices. Well, the app was updated, but the folks who own rooted devices found that the application...

Kellen April 18, 2012 21

A small HTC Thunderbolt update has been released as 2.11.605.19 ahead of an official push if anyone is interested in flashing it. This is a full RUU and can be used by everyone, not just rooted users. If you have unlocked your Tbolt using HTC's bootloader...

Kellen April 18, 2012 111

An announced soak test. A confirmed update version to 6.12.181. A leaked Android 4.0.3 build. A quickly removed hint that it could be Ice Cream Sandwich by Motorola. Silence from Motorola. A cancelled soak test. And now the official changelog. What a mess. But...

Tim April 17, 2012 31

Acer has placed an exact date at which they intend to pump out Ice Cream Sandwich to users of the A500 Iconia tablet, along with the A100 model. The update should be hitting both models April 27, 10 days from now, and will bring the tablet up to the Android "4...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 31

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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DROID 4 to Receive First Update to Build 6.13.219 – Improves Battery Life, New MotoCast Widget, and Other Enhancements

Draw Something Updated, Picture Comments, Undo Last Move, and Notifications Added

Amazon Wireless Selling Galaxy Nexus for $50 to New Customers

Verizon Announces New 100MB International Data Plan for $25

TWC TV Application Updated, But Streaming TV Unavailable for Rooted Users? (Updated)

Minor HTC Thunderbolt Update 2.11.605.19 Released

DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX 6.12.181 Update is Ready, Here is the Full Changelog

Acer’s Expected Date for Ice Cream Sandwich Update to Iconia Tablet is April 27