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More Factory Images Released for Verizon Galaxy Nexus [ICL53F]

Kellen December 15, 2011 89

And two hours after releasing the Android 4.0.1 factory images for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, Google drops the Android 4.0.2 images on us. The build for 4.0.2 is ICL53F and is the build your phone will be on once it updates shortly after activation. Just like...

Kellen December 15, 2011 87

For those that cruised into a Verizon shop this morning to pick up a Galaxy Nexus, did you notice any signage? The downtown store in Portland had absolutely nothing except a massive window poster for the RAZR. Seemed a little odd, but most are expecting the...

Tim December 15, 2011 45

Two major apps have received updates in time for some folks to enjoy them on their recently acquired Galaxy Nexus devices. Coincidentally or not is Netflix with its newly added support of Ice Cream Sandwich devices. Down in Palo Alto, Facebook keeps making the...

Kellen December 15, 2011 56

If you just unlocked your bootloader and are planning to go beyond that with root or a custom ROM, then get to download the factory images that were just released by Google for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. These files will allow you to return your phone back to...

Video: How to Unlock the Bootloader on the Galaxy Nexus [Verizon]

Kellen December 15, 2011 194

If your Galaxy Nexus future includes custom ROMs and kernels, you should stop what you are doing and unlock the bootloader of the device first. With an unlocked bootloader, your phone is opened up for you to essentially do as you please. Not only that, but you...

Quick Hands-on Gallery: Verizon 4G LTE Galaxy Nexus – Extended Battery, GSM Comparisons, and More

Kellen December 15, 2011 263

We finally have the Verizon 4G LTE Galaxy Nexus in hand and the "how to" videos of fun are already processing. But before we get to those, we thought we would toss out a glamour photo shoot of the device, since it is just so beautiful. And for the heck of it,...

Tim December 15, 2011 26

Today is the last day of Google's 10 cent app promotion. We have had a great time, but as we all know, all great things must come to an end. Here is your day 10 list. Camera ZOOM FX Shine Runner TileStorm HD Star Chart Talking Ben the Dog Apparatus Color &...

Kellen December 15, 2011 169

Once you have your Galaxy Nexus up and running for a couple of hours, an update will become available that brings you to Android 4.0.2 and build ICL53F. This is the update we showed you yesterday that doesn't include anything extremely noticeable up front, but...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 89

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 89

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 89

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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Tim July 27, 2023 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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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More Factory Images Released for Verizon Galaxy Nexus [ICL53F]

Two New Commercials: Verizon Introduces the Galaxy Nexus, Google Shows Off Face Unlock With Cute Kid

Netflix App Adds Ice Cream Sandwich Support, Facebook Rolls Out Extra Features For Newly Designed App

Factory Images Released for Verizon Galaxy Nexus [ITL41D]

Video: How to Unlock the Bootloader on the Galaxy Nexus [Verizon]

Quick Hands-on Gallery: Verizon 4G LTE Galaxy Nexus – Extended Battery, GSM Comparisons, and More

Final Day of Google’s 10 Days of 10 Cent Apps: Heavy Gunner 3D, Camera ZOOM FX, and More

Within 2 Hours of Activation, Your Galaxy Nexus Will Receive an Update – Here are the Details