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Big MotoActv Update Available Now, Get Your Jujitsu Tracking On

Kellen March 9, 2012 10

Motorola says that the update for your MotoActv is ready, but I have been unsuccessful in updating mine thus far. According to their Facebook page, all you need to do is plug it into a computer and tell it to sync and the update should punch you in the face....

Kellen March 9, 2012 28

Something about the DROID Bionic that has caught your eye over the Galaxy Nexus, DROID RAZR, and HTC Rezound? If that is the case, you may want to consider purchasing it at Costco, who has seemingly dropped the price to $59 on contract and will toss in a car...

Kellen March 9, 2012 355

As we head into the weekend, we thought we would run a poll that is all about Android bragging rights. We know that many of the members of the amazing DL community are more addicted to Android than any other community in the world, but we wanted to know how ...

Tim March 9, 2012 27

Yes that is right, another Ice Cream Sandwich web browser. With so many choices out there like Chrome for Android, ICS Browser Plus, and Dolphin, it may seem a bit overwhelming and frustrating when trying to choose one that suits you. Quick ICS Browser is just...

Kellen March 9, 2012 57

Parts manufacturers some times give us a look into the future, as they get a hold of replacement pieces to phones before they hit the market. Such is the case today with the white battery doors that showed up on eBay for the white Galaxy Nexus that is headed...

Tim March 9, 2012 56

Custom ROMs are great for having a ton of extra features and abilities, but what about when you want to change the look of your entire handset. That's where custom themes take over. This particular one called Glowing Green, comes from developer Kevin3328 and...

Kellen March 9, 2012 20

If you hang out in any of the root-specific forums or love all things Samsung, then you have probably heard of ChainFire. The dude has made some pretty monumental apps over the last couple of years, including a handful of root tools, a mobile Odin client, a...

Kellen March 9, 2012 57

Verizon Wireless announced that they are closing doors on 3 customer service centers (Bellevue,WA; Southfield, MI; Houston,TX), a move that affects around 3,100 jobs. When moves like this happen, one immediately jumps to wondering how much money is involved,...

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

Kellen February 23, 2026 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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Big MotoActv Update Available Now, Get Your Jujitsu Tracking On

Costco Offers the DROID Bionic for $59, Throws in a Car Dock and Spare Battery Charger for Free

Friday Poll: How Many Android Devices Have You Owned in Total?

Quick ICS Browser – More Custom Quick Controls for All Your Surfing Needs

Battery Doors for Verizon’s White Galaxy Nexus Appear Online

Custom Theme Friday: Glowing Green for Android Open Kang Project

ChainFire Releases New SuperSU Root Tool – OTA Rootkeeper and Temporary Unroot Included

Verizon to Shutter Several Customer Service Centers, Affecting Roughly 3100 Jobs