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Contest: Win 1 of 5 Spigen Ultra Capsule Galaxy Nexus Cases (Update: Winners Picked)

Kellen February 29, 2012 437

Earlier today we gave away the 5 Neo Hybrid cases (check your Twitter DMs) that we had from Spigen SGP, but we are not done. We have 5 more cases to hand out, only this time it's their Ultra Capsule case for the Galaxy Nexus. These are the 1-piece all plastic...

Video: Hands-on with TSF Shell Pro, An Amazing 3D Launcher for Android with a Massive Price Tag

Kellen February 29, 2012 116

TSF Shell Pro is out and damn is it expensive. If you are looking for a completely new take on an Android UI, it may be worth it though. I've been using it for most of the day now and have to admit that I'm impressed. The abilities it has that allow you to...

Letter From Verizon to FCC Details Their Stance on Bootloaders

Kellen February 29, 2012 191

Android and bootloaders, a topic we can't seem to get away from. Starting back with the locking of the original Motorola Milestone and then kicking into overdrive with the DROID X, the battle of consumers vs. OEMs and carriers has been an ugly one. As many of...

Tim February 29, 2012 109

It's always a good time when our Google overlords decide to release updates for their apps. Today, you can head on into the Android Market and pick up the latest versions of Google Wallet and Google Plus. The Google Plus update is quite minimal and is just a...

Kellen February 29, 2012 94

So we're a day late on the contest, but you will live, right? Since we are handing out 5 (five) of Spigen's Neo Hybrid Galaxy Nexus cases in the next two hours, I figured you'd forgive us. The Neo Hybrid is the two part case (1 part silicone, 1 part...

Kellen February 29, 2012 60

If you owned an HTC Thunderbolt at any point during the last year, rooted it, and tossed on a custom ROM, there is a good chance that it was one of Team BAMF's. They basically took over that whole scene from the get-go and never let up. So now that they have...

Kellen February 29, 2012 142

TSF Shell Pro was teased back in mid-December, dropping jaws of Android fanboys across the globe. The launcher looked extremely similar to a UI from TAT that we saw way back in the day, but with a ton of added functionality. It has a lasso tool for multi-...

Tim February 29, 2012 30

Music fans may be able to find some good tunes today for super cheap thanks to Google's latest Leap Day deal. For today only, you can take your pick from 29 albums for only $2.99. There's Big Sean, Dr. Dre, Maroon 5, and a ton of other top artists. Go get it....

Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 437

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 437

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 437

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 437

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 437

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 437

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 437

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 437

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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Contest: Win 1 of 5 Spigen Ultra Capsule Galaxy Nexus Cases (Update: Winners Picked)

Video: Hands-on with TSF Shell Pro, An Amazing 3D Launcher for Android with a Massive Price Tag

Letter From Verizon to FCC Details Their Stance on Bootloaders

Google Wallet and Google Plus Both Receive Updates in Android Market

Contest: Win 1 of 5 Spigen Neo Hybrid Galaxy Nexus Cases (Updated: Winners Picked)

Team BAMF Releases Their First Galaxy Nexus ROM, History Tells Us This Will Likely Be Good

TSF Shell Pro Released on Android, Say Hello to the Coolest Launcher Ever for $17

Today Only: Google Hosting Leap Day Music Sale, Pick from 29 Albums for $2.99