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WidgetLocker Update Removes Legacy Menu, Adds More Actions From ICS Lockscreen, and Other Awesomeness

Kellen April 19, 2012 24

WidgetLocker has easily become one of my favorite apps of all time. What once started out as a decent lockscreen replacement with what felt like beta options and settings, is now a full-blown and polished beast. With multiple lockscreen options available...

Kellen April 19, 2012 51

We spotted the changelog for the RAZR and RAZR MAXX update to 6.12.181 yesterday, leading us to believe that an update was imminent. Indeed it is. The soak test for it through the Motorola Feedback Network was re-opened last night with the software going live...

Kellen April 19, 2012 129

According to an anonymous redditor who works for Big Red in "some capacity," we could see Ice Cream Sandwich updates for both the Motorola XOOM (3G/4G) and HTC Rezound in a matter of days. The source claims that this information came out today and pegs 4/23 as...

Kellen April 19, 2012 48

Spotify announced this morning that their Android app is about to receive a complete overhaul, but before it goes live in the Play Store, they want to give you a preview. So you can download it below and take it for a spin. In this latest version, you will...

Kellen April 18, 2012 77

There is only one thing involving the "Next Galaxy" that is certain - it will be unveiled on May 3 in London. Everything else is all speculation and more than likely inaccurate (Surprise!). According to sources that spoke to The Verge, Samsung has kept...

Tim April 18, 2012 896

We have discussed the pros to having an application such as Volume+ installed on our devices before, but for anyone new to the scene, it's time to take notes. In some instances, when you stream audio over Google Music or Pandora, the quality just isn't as good...

Kellen April 18, 2012 66

Fresh out of Brazil, we have two new pictures that someone is claiming to be the Samsung Galaxy SIII. They are calling it the GT-i9300, which I thought was already debunked as some other mid-range Samsung device. Yep, we did and this looks just like it. This...

Tim April 18, 2012 33

We use our phones for a huge assortment of tasks during the day and even more throughout a week or even a month. If a phone's look and operation changed with what activity you were doing, you may just save a ton of time in the long run. Introducing SmartShift...

AT&T Shuffles Entire Unlimited Plan Line-Up, Mostly for Good

Kellen March 13, 2026 33

AT&T has revamped its unlimited plan line-up this week, giving its top two plans more data while introducing a new value-...

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Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 33

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 33

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 33

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 33

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 33

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 33

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 33

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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WidgetLocker Update Removes Legacy Menu, Adds More Actions From ICS Lockscreen, and Other Awesomeness

DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX Soak Test for Build 6.12.181 has Begun

Ice Cream Sandwich Updates Arriving for Rezound and Verizon XOOM on 5/9 and 4/23 Respectively?

Spotify on Android is Receiving a Makeover, Download the Preview Now

According to Insider: Security Over “Next Galaxy” Tighter Than Ever, No Leaks Have Been Accurate to Date

Giveaway: Win One of Fifteen Volume+ Pro Licenses (Updated: Winners Picked)

Here is Another Phone That Someone Wants You to Believe is the Samsung Galaxy SIII

SmartShift Lockscreen, Create Custom Lockscreen Profiles to Suit Various Needs