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Andy Rubin: 3.7 Million Android Devices Activated Over X-Mas

Kellen December 28, 2011 24

Yeah, 3.7 million activations is a lot of activations over a 2-day period. The only question mark here is whether or not that is both days combined or the total for each day individually. I would tend to lean towards that being the 2-day total or Mr. Rubin...

Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE Review

Kellen December 27, 2011 541

As the Galaxy Nexus approached launch on Verizon here in the U.S., you couldn't pull up an Android site without seeing some sort of rumor, tip or leak that had to do with it. This phone was hypebeasted as if it was the second coming of some religious tech...

Tim December 27, 2011 37

Still rocking your Asus Eee Pad Transformer? Then go ahead and pull this latest update straight from Asus bringing you to the newest firmware available, build 8.6.5.21. It might not be Ice Cream Sandwich, but at least you can rest assured knowing that Asus...

Tim December 27, 2011 35

Starting this Thursday, Android gaming fanatics will be able to score all of Gameloft's Android applications for just 99 cents a title. Woot! The deal ends next year on the 5th of January, so don't miss out. Down below is a short list of a few games that...

Tim December 27, 2011 223

Back in August we ran a simple poll asking which device manufacturer our readers favored. Motorola had a strong following just a few months ago, but now that the Galaxy Nexus is out, we have a feeling everyone's opinion of Samsung might have possibly turned...

Tim December 27, 2011 24

Giving the gift of Android is a magical thing. And from the looks of the newest report from Flurry Analytics, there was plenty of magic happening last Sunday. According to Flurry, activations for Android and iOS devices jumped 353% on Sunday and reached an...

Kellen December 27, 2011 82

One of the coolest features introduced with Ice Cream Sandwich and the Galaxy Nexus, was the camera's ability to record time lapse video. If you have the time and occasion where you may not need to move your phone for an extended period of time, you can create...

Kellen December 27, 2011 367

With the holidays quickly coming to an end and with many of you picking up new devices as presents, there are probably plenty of big beautiful home screens out there that are in dire need of makeovers. And also, since the Galaxy Nexus hit and this on-screen...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 367

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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

Kellen January 21, 2026 367

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 367

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 367

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 367

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 367

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 367

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 367

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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Andy Rubin: 3.7 Million Android Devices Activated Over X-Mas

Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE Review

ASUS Transformer Receives Firmware Update 8.6.5.21, Not Ice Cream Sandwich

Gameloft Offering All Android Titles For Just $0.99 Starting December 29 Through January 5

Tuesday Poll: Who is your favorite Android phone manufacturer today?

Android and iOS Activations Skyrocket 353% on Christmas Day Setting New Record

Galaxy Nexus Time Lapse Feature Turns 400 Mile X-mas Drive Into 6 Minutes of Fun

Show Off Your Home Screens Day!