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DROID 2 R2-D2 Update to 4.5.622 is Ready – Security Patches, Bug Fixes and Android 2.3.4 on Board

Kellen March 23, 2012 25

Still humming along on Tatooine, the DROID 2 R2-D2 edition has not been forgotten. Verizon and Motorola have both approved an update that will introduce a handful of security patches (likely breaking root), bug fixes, better data connectivity, and update VZ-...

Tim March 23, 2012 67

Even if we posted a new custom theme for the Galaxy Nexus every day for the remainder of the year, I don't think we would be able to post them all. There is such a strong and passionate developer community surrounding this device that reminds us so much of the...

Kellen March 23, 2012 62

Facebook Dad. What a story this turned into. Everyone familiar with it? A guy named Tommy Jordan found a nasty little Facebook message that his 15 year old daughter had posted, which eventually led to him putting 8 bullet holes in her laptop. The message had...

Tim March 23, 2012 61

Everyone who has had the opportunity to experience the Transformer Prime, if you are a fan of tablets in the first place, knows that it is an Android tablet that no other can closely compare to. Sure, they all run Android and have a powerful processor, but the...

Kellen March 23, 2012 11

The Kindle app for Android received a sizable update yesterday that includes a handful of new categories. Children's books, comics and graphic novels are all now a part of the service through your Android device. They also gave you the ability to send...

Kellen March 23, 2012 177

This video from the folks at The Verge that is floating around today, is simply put, hilarious. During the clip from their podcast, they interview a guy who goes by the name "Big Poppa Joe" and claims to be the biggest Samsung TouchWiz fan on Earth. Yeah, you...

Kellen March 23, 2012 72

Reports across the Android-o-sphere popped up yesterday with frustrated users who were experiencing some sort of Gmail bug. The app (for some) was either flickering, unresponsive to touch, or hanging at the load screen. Google is apparently aware of the issue...

Kellen March 23, 2012 47

Owners of the Motorola XOOM WiFi, you will soon receive yet another update. While Ice Cream Sandwich already arrived back in January, this is likely a bug fixer of sorts. There are rumors of Android 4.0.5 being next in line for the Galaxy Nexus, so there is a...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 47

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 2 R2-D2 Update to 4.5.622 is Ready – Security Patches, Bug Fixes and Android 2.3.4 on Board

Custom Theme Friday: Nexus Plus for AOKP Build 28 or Rootzboat 8.2

Facebook Dad aka Tommy Jordan Sells DROID RAZR on eBay for $5100

Asus Will Not Settle for Second Best, Looks to be Number One Android Tablet Maker

Kindle for Android Update Includes Assortment of Comics, Children’s Books and Graphic Novels

If You had to Choose a Skin for Android, Which would It be?

Is Your Gmail App Broken? Flickering? Unresponsive?

Motorola XOOM WiFi Update on the Way, Soak Test About to Begin