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Handful Of Boot Animations Released To Fit On The Galaxy Nexus

Tim January 4, 2012 100

There is a huge amount of development for this phone and we are loving it. The latest goodies are some excellent boot animations that have been readjusted to fit the Galaxy Nexus' humongous screen. Above we have 3 of our favorites that you can flash or...

Kellen January 4, 2012 210

2011 by all means, was an incredible year for Android and mobile technology. We saw dual-core processors everywhere, two new versions of Android, tablets galore, NFC, 4G LTE, and so much more. But now that we are 4 days into 2012, it's time to start talking...

Tim January 4, 2012 65

We have watched numerous companies battle it out over untold sums of money because "Company A" accuses "Company B" of ripping off their patent protected works. Our readers have always been vocal that there needs to be some type of reform or a stand down of...

Kellen January 4, 2012 36

The NFL's regular season has come to a close, and with that we have a winner for this year's DL NFL Eliminator Challenge that was hosted over at ESPN. Over 1,500 of you attempted to win the grand prize, which was a phone of your choice. Unfortunately, not all...

Kellen January 4, 2012 94

So far, this year's CES (which happens next week) doesn't appear to have the same buzz that we experienced while heading into last year's event. We went into the biggest electronics show in the land knowing that 4G LTE phones were going to be unveiled, that...

Tim January 4, 2012 33

SugarSync is a free service on Android that allows for easy syncing of your files to your computer. Previously, it only handled photos and files, but today, SugarSync has received an update that allows for users to easily sync their videos now as well. No more...

Kellen January 4, 2012 93

At the beginning of each month, the Android team updates the OS version distribution chart to give us a look at which version reigns supreme. This month's is significant because Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) has made its debut, grabbing a whoppin' 0.6% of...

Tim January 4, 2012 34

Over the course of this long holiday season, the Android Market reached 400,000+ applications. A mighty impressive number considering its lifespan is that of only 3 years. Thanks to Distimo, there has been plenty of research into the growth of the Android...

YouTube Music Lyrics Feature Now Behind Premium Paywall

Tim February 9, 2026 34

Bad news, non-Premium subscribers who use YouTube Music -- the lyrics tab is officially behind a paywall. The feature, if you...

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ChatGPT Gets Ads Starting Today

Tim February 9, 2026 34

If you caught the "Big Game" last night, you might've seen a few ads that teased the fact that OpenAI will begin testing ads...

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Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 34

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 34

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 34

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 34

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 34

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 34

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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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Handful Of Boot Animations Released To Fit On The Galaxy Nexus

Wednesday Poll: What are you hoping to see in 2012 from the world of technology?

The Problem With Patents [Infographic]

Droid Life’s NFL Eliminator Challenge has Come to an End, Two Perfect Entries Separated by a Tiebreaker

HTC to Unveil Quad-core Phones at MWC in February, Rather than Next Week at CES?

SugarSync Releases AutoSync For Videos, The Easiest Way To Get Your Videos Onto Your Computer

Android Distribution Charts Updated, Ice Cream Sandwich Makes Its Debut

Google’s Android Market Hits The 400K Apps Milestone