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Motorola Ending XOOM 4G LTE Upgrades on March 31, Don’t Forget to Send Yours In

Tim March 5, 2012 31

Owners of Motorola XOOM 3G devices have until March 31 to send in their tablets for 4G LTE upgrades. The upgrade is completely free and only takes a couple of weeks from the time you send it in to when you get it back. Go get your upgrade on! Upgrade your XOOM...

Kellen March 5, 2012 60

Once running under the codename "Majel," Google has reportedly settled on an official name for their Siri-like competitor. That name is Assistant. Most of the dirty details surrounding this service are a mystery, however, TechCrunch believes it to be more of a...

Tim March 5, 2012 54

While the official Twitter application has become more usable through many updates from the beginning of its existence, there are still plenty of options when it comes to 3rd-party Twitter apps. Recently released to the Android Market as an alpha build, is...

16GB Galaxy Nexus Headed to Verizon April 5, DROID Incredible 4G on April 26

Kellen March 5, 2012 72

Back in mid-February, our sources told us to expect both a white and dark version of the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon with 16GB of storage in the coming months. We weren't given a specific date at that time, however, it appears now as if Big Red has chosen one...

Kellen March 5, 2012 88

Over the weekend, your Google Wallet app probably started showing a little yellow bar at the top along with an "Unsupported device" note. If you tap on the "Learn more" link next to it, you are directed to the page we have included on the right which talks...

Kellen March 3, 2012 107

(Click image to view full version) I'd say they pretty much nailed this list. Anything else that should be added?

Kellen March 3, 2012 57

A couple of weeks ago, we first reported two new devices that were headed to Verizon as the LG Cayman and DROID Fighter. That report included the same dates you are seeing above of 3/29 for the Cayman and 4/12 for the Fighter, but were then only listed as "...

HTC Fireball to be Incredible 4G at Launch, LG Lucid 4G and Blue DROID RAZR Coming Too

Kellen March 2, 2012 148

How about a peak into the future as we end our week? According to sources of ours, Verizon's next few phone releases will include the DROID Incredible 4G (formerly the HTC Fireball), the LG Lucid 4G, and another version of the DROID RAZR in blue of all colors....

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 148

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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Motorola Ending XOOM 4G LTE Upgrades on March 31, Don’t Forget to Send Yours In

Google’s Siri Competitor Officially Dubbed “Assistant”?

Boid for Android Twitter Application Released, Built With Ice Cream Sandwich Specifically In Mind

16GB Galaxy Nexus Headed to Verizon April 5, DROID Incredible 4G on April 26

Google Wallet Now Showing as “Unsupported” on Rooted Devices

10 Dumb Things That Men Do With Smartphones According to Men’s Health

Release Dates for Verizon’s DROID Fighter and LG Lucid 4G

HTC Fireball to be Incredible 4G at Launch, LG Lucid 4G and Blue DROID RAZR Coming Too