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Foursquare Update Includes NFC Beam Support, Piggybacking Your Friends’ Check-ins Became Awesome

Kellen February 8, 2012 23

Forget the new Google+ update that just went live, today is all about the fact that Foursquare included Android Beam support in their latest update. Now, when you are out with your crew and one of them checks into the strip chess club before you, a simple...

Kellen February 8, 2012 66

Yesterday, news spread throughout the Android world that Instagram - the ultra-popular iOS hipster filter photo app - was finally headed to Android because of a notification on a Galaxy Tab that read "Featured App: Instagram." Most assume that Samsung is going...

Tim February 8, 2012 25

Microsoft has launched the classic OneNote application onto the Android platform. What is OneNote? It's a classy note taking app that allows for users to place pretty pictures, bullet points and text notes from their mobile device for later usage. You can then...

Tim February 8, 2012 52

People still rave about the music application called, "Cubed." It's a standard player, but brings a more aesthetically pleasing feel to your device by placing album covers around a cube that you can swipe and spin however you see fit. It's a new twist on the...

Kellen February 8, 2012 145

We actually wrote this tip up when the original RAZR was released, but we would hate for RAZR MAXX owners to find themselves without a trick to get out of a similar bind. Since neither phone has a removable battery, you are unable to do what we call a "battery...

Tim February 8, 2012 32

Besides a possible few product introductions, it seems as though Samsung won't have much of a strong presence at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC). This morning, they have confirmed via email to PC Mag that they will not be hosting a press conference,...

Kellen February 8, 2012 27

Google loves to hide "Easter Eggs" inside many of their products. For instance, if you jump into the About screen on your phone and tap numerous times on the Android version, you will find a surprise. It changes with each new major Android build and is...

Kellen February 8, 2012 63

I'm going to be brutally honest here, this is not the way to re-invent the smartphone. With its 5" screen, strange 4:3 aspect ratio, and the fact that it's made by LG, this phone just looks silly. It's officially called the Optimus Vu - at least in Korea - and...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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Foursquare Update Includes NFC Beam Support, Piggybacking Your Friends’ Check-ins Became Awesome

Instagram Creator Holds Up Android Phone in Best Buy Super Bowl Ad, Maybe It Really is Coming Soon?

Microsoft Releases OneNote For Android, Take Fancy Notes Wherever You Are

³ Music Player Updated – High Res Album Art and Icon Included

Tip: If Your DROID RAZR MAXX Freezes Up, This Trick Will Save You

Samsung: No Press Conference At This Year’s Mobile World Congress

Silly Chrome Trick: Flick Upwards in the Tab View to Get a Surprise

LG Optimus Vu Makes First Appearance with 5″ Screen, Dual-Core Processor, NFC and More