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

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...

Kellen February 8, 2012 34

Transformer Prime owners, jump into About tablet>System Firmware Update and grab yourself the latest from Asus. The update itself appears to be very minor and small in size, but the WiFi version is updated slightly along with Bluetooth. The new build is 9.4...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 34

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 34

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 34

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 34

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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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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

Asus Transformer Prime Receives Minor Update to Build 9.4.2.13