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Monday Poll: SD Card slots, will you survive without them?

Kellen April 2, 2012 274

With the release of the Galaxy Nexus, various tablets and now the HTC One series, we are seeing a departure from expandable storage in Android smartphones. Many of you are not thrilled about this and have voiced some of your concerns in the comments of a few...

Kellen April 2, 2012 141

The first round of HTC One X reviews are in, and most are now referring to this device as the "King of Android." While that can normally be said every other month when it comes to this platform, it has actually been months since the Galaxy Nexus was released...

Kellen April 2, 2012 47

Just when you thought we were running out of tweaks that could be done to Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy Nexus, the folks behind AOKP have something new to show: custom navigations buttons. Since the G-Nex sports on-screen buttons, developers have realized...

Kellen April 2, 2012 18

MultiPonk takes pong and makes it a battle between more than just 2 people and 1 ball. You have multiple boards, difference sizes and shapes of balls to bounce, and the option to add as many as four players at a time (on a tablet). Normally priced at $2.99,...

MotoActv Golf Update Build 6.6 is Available Now, Quick Hands-on

Kellen April 2, 2012 39

The "Golf Edition" update for the Motorola MotoActv that we were told would be avaialble during the first week of April is now here. The update itself installs in just a few minutes, bringing your device up to build 6.6 (not the 6.5 that was reported yesterday...

Kellen April 2, 2012 128

The HTC Rezound has dropped all the way down to the staggeringly low price of $49 at Verizon. We aren't sure if it is a sign that the Incredible 4G is actually arriving in a couple of weeks or if they simply need to remove inventory, but either way, this is a...

Kellen April 1, 2012 134

That's right, in case you were getting all sorts of confused, then angry, then excited, then face palmed today, we thought we should remind you that it is April 1. Google has done more pranks this year than we have seen in a while from almost every single one...

Kellen April 1, 2012 11

Tomorrow, Motorola will release the first update to their MotoActv pairing app for Android smartphones. Currently locked to only a couple of phones, this update will make the app available to all Android phones running 2.1 and higher. Not only that, but they...

Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 11

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 11

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 11

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 11

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen February 16, 2026 11

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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 11

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 11

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 11

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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 274

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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Monday Poll: SD Card slots, will you survive without them?

Early HTC One X Reviews are in – Incredible Display, Decent Battery Life, Impressive Performance and a Return to Glory

Video: Custom Navigation Buttons Coming to a Galaxy Nexus ROM Near You, That Would be App Shortcuts

MultiPonk Drops to $0.99 in the Play Store Until April 10

MotoActv Golf Update Build 6.6 is Available Now, Quick Hands-on

HTC Rezound Drops to $49 from Verizon, Incredible 4G Incoming?

Best April Fools’ Prank You Saw Today?

MotoActv Updates on the Way: Syncing App Available to All Android Devices Tomorrow, Golf Software 6.5 to Fitness Units Too