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Asus Introduces the Padfone, is it Tab-ception, or Phon-ception?

Tim February 27, 2012 46

One of the popular topics to discuss stemming from today's announcements at the Mobile World Congress, is the launch of the Asus Padfone. A slickly designed device that fits snugly right into a tablet docking station, giving the tab 3G capability and plenty of...

Kellen February 27, 2012 44

The Android booth at Mobile World Congress 2012 is now open to attendees. If you are in Barcelona this week, this is your new playground. With its smoothie bar, lounge, demo setups, device carousel, crane machine, looping slide, pin collections, Jelly Bean...

Kellen February 27, 2012 113

With all of the big MWC announcements now out of the way (none of which are headed to Verizon), it's time to put our focus back on Samsung's yet-to-be-announced Galaxy SIII. A couple of rumors surfaced over the last few days from the folks at BGR and may shed...

Kellen February 27, 2012 138

As far as we know, Google turns the search for the next Nexus device into a contest of sorts each year. The biggest OEMs on the planet submit a device that they feel is worthy of carrying the "Nexus" tag and then the Google team takes it from there. But not...

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...

Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 86

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 86

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 86

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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

Kellen February 23, 2026 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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 86

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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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Asus Introduces the Padfone, is it Tab-ception, or Phon-ception?

Android Booth Tour MWC 2012, Does This Bowl of Jelly Beans Mean Anything?

Rumor: Samsung Galaxy SIII Will Have 4.8-Inch Full HD Display, Quad-core Exynos Processor, and Simultaneous Global Launch

LG Wants to Make the Next Nexus, in Talks with Google Now

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