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First Batch Of Sense-ICS Builds Released For The HTC Rezound

Tim January 19, 2012 129

Thanks to the unlocking of the HTC Rezound's bootloader, we have seen so much developer love for this device. It's funny how just a little bootloader can make a device so desirable. If you have been looking to have Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC's Sense on your...

Kellen January 19, 2012 153

So this story from Pocket-Lint is floating around the web today that quotes Nokia's CEO Stephen Elop. Not that this should surprise anyone coming from the guy that is betting the bank on Windows Phone 7, but he of course referenced Android and this mythical...

Kellen January 19, 2012 75

Today is the day for potential LG Spectrum owners. If you are looking for one of the best HD screens in the mobile business, a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8MP shooter, and 4G LTE, then this may be your next phone at the reasonable price of $199 on new...

Kellen January 18, 2012 70

The Asus Transformer Prime has an update available as build 9.4.2.11. So far, we have absolutely no idea what it is fixing, but we will be on the lookout for a changelog. In the mean time, be sure to pull it by heading into Settings>About tablet>System...

Kellen January 18, 2012 99

WugFresh's Galaxy Nexus root tool that we featured a few weeks back is deserving of a second mention, as it includes a load of new features in version 1.22. Not only can you root and unlock or unroot and re-lock, but you can back up apps and data, restore them...

Tim January 18, 2012 34

If you have been one of the millions waiting for an official Wikipedia app, the wait has finally come to an end. Inside the Wiki app you will find all the goodies that they have on the full site including their giant library of articles and even the ability to...

Tim January 18, 2012 20

Kodak is looking to bring Samsung to justice in a New York courtroom over five alleged patent infringements involving digital imaging. This won't be the first time Kodak has taken a major tech company to court over patents though, with filings also involving...

Tim January 18, 2012 60

Our buddy Pete Alfonso has released an Ice Cream Sandwich build for Motorola XOOM owners on Verizon's network. The WiFi version of the XOOM receives update love straight from Google and Moto, but with this Ice Cream Sandwich update having to go through Verizon...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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 129

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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First Batch Of Sense-ICS Builds Released For The HTC Rezound

Nokia’s Stephen Elop is Clueless and Living in 2009, Still Talking Android Fragmentation

LG Spectrum Available Today at $199 on Contract From Verizon

Asus Transformer Prime Update Rolling Out as Build 9.4.2.11

Galaxy Nexus Simple Root Tool Receives Load of New Features

Wikipedia Finally Releases Official Application To Android Market

Kodak Suing Samsung Over Five Patent Infringements, Looking To Thwart Bankruptcy

Peter Alfonso Releases Ice Cream Sandwich Build For Verizon’s Motorola XOOM