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Looking for a WiFi Tether App that Doesn’t Require Root Access? Here You Go

Kellen January 6, 2012 117

We understand that not everyone is interested in rooting their Android device. While doing so usually introduces you to a whole new world of phone fun, some just do not have the time or simply do not care. One thing is clear though, they still want a...

Tim January 6, 2012 48

Head on into Amazon's Appstore today and check out the free app of the day. It's called Splashtop Remote Desktop and it allows for users to connect to their PC over 3G, 4G, or WiFi. But this isn't just some simple syncing app. Oh no. This is full hands on...

Kellen January 6, 2012 138

As expected, the real white Galaxy Nexus is simply a white housing with a white back battery and not the fully white render of ours that the tech world spread seemingly everywhere yesterday. As someone that owns the white Nexus S, this is exactly how I...

Kellen January 5, 2012 62

On the heels of our report that the LG Spectrum is currently scheduled to launch January 19 on Verizon, the company's "Equipment Guide" has been loaded with matching information. As you can see in the "Launch Information" box, we have an "all channel" launch...

Tim January 5, 2012 51

Corning, the makers of the popular Gorilla Glass will be in Vegas next week at the Consumer Electronic Show to show off Gorilla Glass 2. So what can we expect from the company that already has some of the most scratch-resistant glass around? According to the...

Kellen January 5, 2012 26

Who said Google TV was a dead platform? After launching a major Honeycomb update a few months back, Google is ready to re-launch its TV product again this year at CES by adding on a handful of new and important partners. With more than 150 specific TV apps...

Kellen January 5, 2012

Verizon's exclusive on the Galaxy Nexus here in the U.S. may be coming to an end as early as next week if this new Sprint advertisement is to be believed. We are assuming that it was not supposed to go live until CES actually kicked off, but as always before...

LG Spectrum Launching January 19 on Verizon with 1.5GHz Dual-core Processor, 4.5″ HD Display, 4G LTE, and Exclusive HD Content

Kellen January 5, 2012 111

The LG Spectrum has long been rumored as the "Revolution 2," but today, it is now officially the Spectrum and is headed to Verizon Wireless on January 19. Pricing has not been uncovered, but you can imagine that it will range from $249 - $299 on 2-year...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 111

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 111

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 111

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 111

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 111

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 111

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 111

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 111

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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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Looking for a WiFi Tether App that Doesn’t Require Root Access? Here You Go

Splashtop Remote Desktop Free Today In The Amazon Appstore, Normally $4.99

Will the Real White Galaxy Nexus Please Stand Up?

More on the LG Spectrum Launching January 19 at Verizon

Corning To Showcase Gorilla Glass 2 At This Year’s CES in Las Vegas

Google Announces Google TV Partners For 2012 CES – Samsung, LG and Vizio Included

Sprint’s First 4G LTE Device Could be the Galaxy Nexus According to Ad [from AL]

LG Spectrum Launching January 19 on Verizon with 1.5GHz Dual-core Processor, 4.5″ HD Display, 4G LTE, and Exclusive HD Content