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Mod: Reloaded Status Bar for CyanogenMod 9 on Galaxy Nexus

Tim March 6, 2012 29

Users of CyanogenMod on the Galaxy Nexus now have another awesome zip that they can flash to change the look and feel of their device. It's called Reloaded Status Bar and if you enjoy having all of your system toggles and music controls right in your status...

Kellen March 6, 2012 31

And just like that, Temple Run is official on Android. Well, it's not here yet, but it will be March 27 for free. So until that day, you can stop trolling the Android Market and stressing over whether or not the latest fake is real or not. Because it won't be,...

Kellen March 6, 2012 14

We Tweeted this last night, but here are the new Android distribution numbers for March 2012. Not much has changed other than a slight bump in Android 4.0.3 thanks to some new tablets receiving the update. Here are February's numbers if you would like to...

Kellen March 6, 2012 77

Oh yeah, you are reading that title correctly even if it makes almost no sense. A U.S. judge ruled that Motorola must hand over Android development data to Apple along with details of the pending acquisition of them by Google. Apple's attorneys claim that the...

Kellen March 5, 2012 22

For a couple of years now, especially when downloading big 3D games, users have had to download an app or host file of sorts from the market and then take extra time to download the actual content of the game through that host app which can be upwards of 1-...

Kellen March 5, 2012 207

Earlier today, I poked fun at Mugen's new 4000mAh double-wide trailer extended battery, but in all fairness, there are people that could benefit from something with this kind of juice. We live in a time where battery life can make or break your experience with...

Kellen March 5, 2012 53

Over the last couple of days, Verizon announced two new 4G LTE markets that it had activated along with another that saw an expansion. The 2 new locations are Altus, OK and Columbus, MS - they expanded coverage in Waltham, MA. These markets have been given the...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 53

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 53

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 53

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 53

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 53

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 53

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 53

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 53

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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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Mod: Reloaded Status Bar for CyanogenMod 9 on Galaxy Nexus

Temple Run Will Launch on Android March 27 for Free

Android Distribution Charts Updated for March, Not Much has Changed as Expected

SwitchPro Widget Update Brings Notification Bar Toggles, No Root Required

U.S. Judge Rules That Motorola Must Provide Google’s Android Developer Data to Apple – If That Makes Any Sense

Google Ups Android Market App File Size Limits to 4GB, Gives You Until App Fully Downloads Before Starting Refund Period

Monday Poll: Do You Use an Extended Battery?

Verizon Launches 4G LTE in Two New Markets, Expands in Another