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Oracle: “Daily Android Activations Likely Generate $10 Million in Annual Mobile Advertising Revenue for Google”

Tim January 18, 2012 233

In a letter to the court concerning a recent Java-related patent infringement case against Google (go figure), Oracle has divulged that it is their belief that Google earns roughly $10 million each day in annual revenue from Android activations. Oracle did...

Kellen January 18, 2012 93

Motorola was kind enough to release the official changelog for the XOOM WiFi's Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.3) update this afternoon. The push started last night for many, although according to our own Tato, not everyone is able to pull it. The update...

Kellen January 18, 2012 28

When the Ice Cream Sandwich SDK first dropped and developers started building ROMs from it, a couple of the releases included a keyboard theme switcher. You could easily toggle between the old Gingerbread keyboard, the new ICS one, a "Stone" colored 'board,...

Kellen January 18, 2012 14

The Google+ team introduced a couple of new features to the mobile web version of the service today: a What's Hot list and the ability to see who has +1'd something. Both features will be included in Android and iOS apps in the near future: With What's Hot,...

Tim January 18, 2012 14

There are plenty of business folks out there that have to stay in motels and hotels more than they even see there own homes. And how about when you have to visit relatives for the holidays or other events and you are forced to find the nearest Motel 6 - that's...

Kellen January 18, 2012 81

This Thursday, Verizon will flip the switch on 5 new 4G LTE markets while also expanding in 3 others. These are the first wave of new locations to go live in 2012, but we will likely see more in the very near future. In fact, just yesterday we talked about...

Kellen January 18, 2012 36

A reader of DL was fortunate enough to spend some time in a focus group within the last couple of days and came away with a spec list for a Casio phone that may actually interest some of you. There were other devices on display including a set of clam shells,...

Educate Yourself on SOPA/PIPA – the More Your Learn, the Scarier it Gets

Kellen January 18, 2012 91

If your life includes the internet at all, then you have likely heard of the SOPA and PIPA bills that if passed by Congress, could essentially ruin your online experience forever. The initial goal of them was to stop foreign websites from hosting and...

2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 91

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 91

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 91

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 91

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 91

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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

Tim February 26, 2026 91

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 91

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 91

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 233

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 233

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 233

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 233

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 233

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 233

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 233

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 233

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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Oracle: “Daily Android Activations Likely Generate $10 Million in Annual Mobile Advertising Revenue for Google”

Motorola XOOM Ice Cream Sandwich Update Changelog [IML77]

Tip: Change Keyboard Themes in Ice Cream Sandwich Without Root

Two New Google+ App Features on the Way: What’s Hot List and Seeing Who +1’d Something

Tired of the Hotel Scene? Then Check Out Airbnb For A More Homey Travel Experience

Verizon Lights Up 4G LTE Network on January 19 in 5 New Markets, Expanding in 3 Others

Focus Group Reveals Casio 4G LTE Quad-core Phone, Clam Shell Devices, and New Phone Protection Tech

Educate Yourself on SOPA/PIPA – the More Your Learn, the Scarier it Gets