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Android Distribution Charts Updated, Ice Cream Sandwich Makes Its Debut

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...

Kellen January 4, 2012 12

Ready to root your Transformer Prime? The latest in 1-click tools has been released by @_viperboy_, all built off of the NachoRoot root method created by @TeamAndIRC that we showed on video yesterday. As with any 1-click tool, this will get you rooted or...

Kellen January 4, 2012 285

We tried our hardest to force you into installing the Android SDK and learning some simple adb and fastboot commands in order to unlock and root your Galaxy Nexus, but we know that not all of you have the time to do such a thing. So for those that need a quick...

Kellen January 3, 2012 141

NFL junkies with the Galaxy Nexus have been dying to get their hands on a working NFL Mobile app from Verizon. We were initially expecting it to arrive back on December 22, but our sources told us that the date had been moved to around January 4. Sure enough,...

Kellen January 3, 2012 102

With Ice Cream Sandwich and it's shiny new theme, the Android team has decided that it wants parts of it to remain untouched going forward, even from manufacturer skins. The theme is called "Holo" and can be seen in bits in the images up top. And when we...

Eric January 3, 2012 53

When Samsung came out and announced that no update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich would be provided to the Galaxy S, the Android community got a little heated. They backtracked a day later and said that they would consider a "value pack" of sorts that would...

Kellen January 3, 2012 61

If the Winter Classic isn't the only hockey that you tune into for 5 minutes each year (oh, look at the hockey hate!) then the NHL Gamecenter app is something up your alley. And in even better news, if you are a Verizon customer, you can have access to the $9....

2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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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Android Distribution Charts Updated, Ice Cream Sandwich Makes Its Debut

Google’s Android Market Hits The 400K Apps Milestone

Transformer Prime Root/Unroot Tool Released

Simple Galaxy Nexus LTE Root/Unlock and Unroot/Re-Lock Tool Released

NFL Mobile Updated, Should Work With the Galaxy Nexus (Updated: It’s Working)

Android’s New Holo Theme Should Help Manufacturers Update Phones Faster, is a Requirement for Android Market Access

Sharpen Your Pitchforks, Samsung Galaxy S May Not Get “Value Pack” Upgrade Either

NHL Gamecenter Premium is Free for Verizon Customers, Normally $10 for Everyone Else