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Google: 850,000 Android Devices Activated Each Day, More than 300 Million Total – 450,000 Apps Available Too

Kellen February 27, 2012 48

Andy Rubin took to the Google Mobile blog this morning to announce the next milestone in Android's growth. As of today, 850,000 Android devices are activated each day, bringing the total in the wild to over 300 million. Back in December, you will remember that...

Kellen February 26, 2012 80

The other announcement from Samsung so far at MWC - aside from the disappointment Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) - is an interesting phone, to say the least. It's called the Galaxy Beam and includes everything that you have come to expect from a smartphone now a days,...

Kellen February 26, 2012 19

Since Samsung wasn't ready to announce the Galaxy SIII at MWC this year, they had to at least come up with something. That "something" is the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) and a projector phone called the Galaxy Beam, which we'll talk about in a bit. For now, let's...

Kellen February 26, 2012 86

Feel like ditching Verizon when HTC's line of 2012 One series phones comes to the U.S.? Maybe? Whether you do or do not, check out the "first look" videos of them all after the break to get a better feel for their beauty and power. No one does preview videos...

Kellen February 26, 2012 7

Remember that must-have set of Android pins that were unveiled last week just before MWC? The Android team made a commercial to go along with them, that includes kids who were asked what they would want to be when they grow up. Good stuff.

HTC Announces the One X, One S, and One V – Sets the Bar for 2012 Android Devices

Kellen February 26, 2012 74

We knew they were all coming, but HTC officially stole the show today at Mobile World Congress 2012 with the unveiling of their HTC One series. Even with specs leaking and pictures popping up across the globe, we should all still be impressed with what HTC has...

Kellen February 25, 2012 193

HTC's MWC event tomorrow afternoon won't have many surprises after the folks at FullGSM managed to find the official spec pages for the One X floating around HTC's site. It looks as if the device will come in both white and black (or charcoal) and will live up...

Kellen February 25, 2012 364

If you have been a long-time Verizon Wireless subscriber and have an upgrade available in the near future, checking your inbox would be recommended. Big Red is sending out emails under their loyalty program that are significant. We are talking significant as...

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

Kellen February 4, 2026 364

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 364

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 364

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 364

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 364

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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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 364

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 364

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 364

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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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Google: 850,000 Android Devices Activated Each Day, More than 300 Million Total – 450,000 Apps Available Too

Samsung Introduces the Galaxy Beam – It’s a Phone with a Built in Projector, That’s Actually Pretty Cool

Samsung Announces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) Which is Just an Original Tab 10.1 with Ice Cream Sandwich and Slightly Tweaked Design

Video: First Look at the HTC One X, One S, and One V

Android Team Releases Commercial to Show Off the Diversity of the Platform and Their Nifty Pins

HTC Announces the One X, One S, and One V – Sets the Bar for 2012 Android Devices

Full HTC One X Official Specs Leak Out – 4.7-Inch Super LCD Screen with Gorilla Glass, NFC with Google Wallet, 1800mAh Battery

Verizon Offering Significant Discounts to “Loyal” Customers, How Does a Galaxy Nexus for Free Sound? (Updated)