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OverSkreen Floating Browser Allows You to Multi-task on Top of Other Apps

Tim March 5, 2012 13

Multi-tasking has just become easier, thanks to OverSkreen. Allowing you to browse the web in seperate windows right on your device, you no longer have to keep switching from tab to tab to get your work done. It works for both tablet and phones, but we find it...

Kellen March 5, 2012 46

Samsung quickly shot down reports on Friday that the Galaxy SIII was coming some time in April, but we were apparently one of the only sites to notice (check the update). Word spread across the interwebs today though, which eventually included Samsung...

Tim March 5, 2012 77

There is no question that there are plenty of great launchers out there for Android users. But it seems that every time we post about Nova Launcher that was built specifically for Ice Cream Sandwich devices, there is someone that brings up the Apex Launcher....

Kellen March 5, 2012 56

With no major smartphone releases happening until the end of March or early April, Verizon has instead temporarily moved into the deal business. Last week it was a Leap Day sale of $100 off all 4G LTE phones. The week prior to that we saw a regional discount...

Kellen March 5, 2012 81

Before we start, let's get one thing straight - we don't even know that Jelly Bean is officially official yet for the version of Android to follow Ice Cream Sandwich. Google hasn't called it that nor have we seen it appear on a device with that as the name....

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...

YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 54

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 54

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 54

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 54

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 54

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 54

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 54

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 54

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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OverSkreen Floating Browser Allows You to Multi-task on Top of Other Apps

Samsung: Galaxy SIII Coming First Half of Year, Closer to Commercial Availability

Apex Launcher – Another Great Home Replacement for Ice Cream Sandwich Devices

Verizon Offers $200 “Exclusive” 4G LTE Smartphone Discount to Select Customers?

Google Decides That “Key Lime Pie” Will Follow Jelly Bean in the Android Naming Scheme?

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