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Benchmarks: HTC One X vs. Galaxy Nexus

Kellen April 9, 2012 166

Let's be honest here - benchmarks for the most part, are not something we care all that much about in 2012. Back in 2010 when we were overclocking everything that walked and phones still ran single-core processors, it was a big deal. Now, not so much. With the...

Kellen April 9, 2012 104

Whoa, Facebook just bought Instagram for $1 billion. According to a press release, they plan to keep Instagram as an independent company and work to add some of its strengths into other Facebook products. Mark Zuckerberg has stated that they won't force you to...

Tim April 9, 2012 21

Back in December, Samsung released a video for everyone to have a glimpse at their futuristic technology. The video featured a bendable/flexible display attached to a device that took the place of your phone and tablet. We may not see that exact technology for...

Tim April 9, 2012 18

According to Chinese site VR Zone, pictured above is a leaked roadmap of four upcoming iterations of the Tegra 4 processor from NVIDIA. I know, I know, we are just starting to see the first Tegra 3 devices and now are going to talk about what's next? It's...

Kellen April 9, 2012 86

A new device by LG was name dropped over the weekend in Korea that is supposed to compete directly with Samsung's Galaxy SIII. Currently under codename "D1L" the device will sport a 4.7" HD display, Snapdragon S4 processor, and run Ice Cream Sandwich out of...

Kellen April 9, 2012 59

Talk about a short movement that was. HTC, who made an interesting move last August when they acquired a 51% share of Beats Audio, has decided that the audio itself is more important to couple with their smartphones than their actual headphones. Going forward,...

Kellen April 7, 2012 76

This is probably an issue that many will never run into unless you take your phone obsession to the next level and start importing phones from overseas, but we wanted to make you aware of it in case this ends up happening at some point. When you buy an...

Tim April 6, 2012 36

This week has been all about Instagram. Some people love it, some people hate it. Whichever category you fit under, it is plain to see that it has easily become the most popular Android application available in just a couple of days. Other exciting news...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 36

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 36

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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 166

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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Benchmarks: HTC One X vs. Galaxy Nexus

Facebook to Buy Instagram for $1 Billion

Samsung Announces Youm, Official Name for Flexible and Unbreakable Display Technology

NVIDIA’s Tegra 4 Roadmap Leaked, in Devices by Q1 2013

Verizon to Release the LG D1LV with 4.7-inch HD Display and Snapdragon S4 in May to Compete with the Galaxy SIII?

HTC Not Packaging Beats Headphones With Phones Any Longer, Buy Directly If You Want Them

Imported a Phone Like the HTC One X from Europe and Can’t Find “English (United States)” as a System Language?

This Week In The Life Of DROID: 4/6/2012