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Four Types of Android Fragmentation [Opinion]

Ron January 20, 2012 195

Netflix and Hulu Plus had limited app rollouts because of it. Eric Schmidt and Matias Duarte say it doesn’t exist. Charlie Kindel says it’s the reason Google will lose control of Android. Jon Evans says it’s the single greatest problem facing Android. Sanjay...

Tim January 20, 2012 44

If your pockets are empty, it is looking like the perfect time to snatch up the HTC Thunderbolt from Verizon. Now through January 26, you can pick up the device for free when you enter a new contract on Big Red. Thanks to HTC unlocking the bootloader, the ...

Kellen January 20, 2012 31

The LG Spectrum officially launched yesterday on Verizon for $199. The first commercial for it officially launched this morning, although we can't stop scratching our heads over it. While the spot itself is actually worth a laugh, the fact that R2-D2 makes a...

DROID RAZR MAXX All But Confirmed for January 26 Launch According to Verizon

Kellen January 20, 2012 52

One of our readers noticed over the weekend that Motorola's landing page for the DROID RAZR MAXX had an availability date of January 26. Once we posted it, the news quickly spread and Moto realized that they jumped the gun with it, almost instantly switching...

Kellen January 20, 2012 97

It's no secret that we are huge fans of Nova Launcher. As an all-ICS home replacement, it gets better and better with each new update - something that happens quite often by the way. And when the newest update popped up on my handset last night showing that...

Kellen January 19, 2012 195

In our never ending quest to understand the most important things to you when it comes to Android, we have a simple this or that poll to end the night with. If you had the choice of having an unlockable bootloader or the newest version of Android before anyone...

Kellen January 19, 2012 96

Verizon kicked off a new promotion this week to try and sucker tempt you into signing up for some of their monthly services like VZ Navigator and Visual Voicemail. If you aren't interested in using the fantastic free services that Google offers like Maps and...

Tim January 19, 2012 52

Another great game has finally found itself in the Android Market. This time it is Osmos, winner of Apple's iPad Game of the Year on iOS. It's a beautiful game with hypnotizing music that will continue to 'evolve' into an Android classic without a doubt. With...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 52

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 52

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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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Four Types of Android Fragmentation [Opinion]

Verizon Offering HTC Thunderbolt Free On Contract Through January 26

LG Spectrum Gets First Ad Featuring R2-D2

DROID RAZR MAXX All But Confirmed for January 26 Launch According to Verizon

Nova Launcher Update Introduces Custom Icons for Folders, Infinite Scrolling

Thursday Poll: Bigger Deal – Unlockable Bootloader or Current Version of Android?

Verizon to Offer “Smartphone App Pack” That Includes NFL Mobile, Ringback Tones, VZ Navigator, Visual Voicemail and More for $12.99

Osmos, Winner Of Multiple Game Of The Year Awards Makes Its Way To Android