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Whoa Now, Apple is Willing to License Patents to Samsung and Motorola? What Happened to “Thermonuclear War?”

Kellen March 6, 2012 112

Wait a minute Apple, we thought the term "license" was banned for life from your campus like a Gizmodo editor. What's this we are hearing about you offering potential licensing deals of patents to Samsung and Motorola? No more "thermonuclear war?" What...

Tim March 6, 2012 105

With a big renaming campaign taking place today from Google, there have been a lot of people who have voiced their opinions over the new Google Play name. Google's move for a name change is still being dissected and analyzed for meaning, but we know that...

Tim March 6, 2012 29

The deals have started in the Google Play Store. Google said they would be hosting a ton of awesome deals, but we didn't know it would be starting this quick. Games like ShadowGun, Osmos HD, and tons of others are just a $0.50 in the Play Store. From what...

Kellen March 6, 2012 40

We love coordination like this. Moments after Google's new "Play" media market went live (a rebranding of the Android Market), we are already seeing the first updates to their suite of apps with Google Play branding on them. If you jump into the market, you...

Verizon Releases List of Phones to Get Ice Cream Sandwich Updates

Kellen March 6, 2012 206

Verizon has been silent for the most part when it comes to Ice Cream Sandwich updates for their lineup of Android devices. Many of the OEMs that they deal with have informed us in one way or another, but we were waiting for Big Red to make some things official...

Goodbye Android Market, Hello Google Play

Tim March 6, 2012 101

Starting now, Google has begun the next step in the evolution of the Android Market and are calling it Google Play. The Android Market name is being retired, but no worries, Google Play looks exactly the same as the Market. Android 2.2+ devices will receive an...

Eric March 6, 2012 129

We all love 4G LTE in our phones (except when it drains our batteries) but how about 4G providing your home internet? Verizon is looking to use the muscle behind its 4G network to start providing homes with internet through their new HomeFusion service. For $...

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...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 29

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 29

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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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 29

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 29

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 29

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 29

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 29

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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 29

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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 112

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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Whoa Now, Apple is Willing to License Patents to Samsung and Motorola? What Happened to “Thermonuclear War?”

Tuesday Poll: Reaction to the Google Play Rebranding of the Android Market?

Google Play Deals Have Started, Apps for Just 50 Cents and Daily Google Play Deals

Google Music and Books Receive Updates, Google Play Branding Included

Verizon Releases List of Phones to Get Ice Cream Sandwich Updates

Goodbye Android Market, Hello Google Play

Verizon Announces HomeFusion Through 4G LTE, Home Internet With A Data Cap

Mod: Reloaded Status Bar for CyanogenMod 9 on Galaxy Nexus