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Verizon Confirms Galaxy Nexus Software Update, Will “Adjust Signal Indicator” to Better Match Other Devices

Kellen December 21, 2011 262

In a statement to ComputerWorld, Verizon spokesperson Brenda Raney has confirmed that a software update is on the way to the Galaxy Nexus. That update will address the signal indicator on the device which has been showing lower than usual bar readings for...

Tim December 21, 2011 59

With Swype's recent addition of Dragon Dictation, talking to your phone is now less frustrating with no more misheard words. Thanks to the acquisition of Swype by Nuance, Swype has been able to implement Nuance's bread and butter right into their own software...

Tim December 21, 2011 41

Google employees look to be in the holiday spirit and have produced a video for everyone who adores some Android cheer. There's beaming, face chatting, and even snow balls in Mountain View! Cheers, Google!

Kellen December 21, 2011 24

One thing is clear, Motorola is serious about their MotoActv product. Since picking one up on launch day back in November and doing this brief overview video, there have been at least 3 software updates. And that's not counting the one that was just announced...

Kellen December 21, 2011 108

Think about that number for a second. At the end of tomorrow another 1.4million Android devices will have been activated. By X-mas, 3.5million. Astonishing. Oh, and in June, we were seeing 500K per day. Quite the jump in about 6 months time.

Tim December 21, 2011 18

Folks hoping for Firefox to make its optimized way to their Android tablets have received another early Christmas present. The hardworking people over at Firefox have recently pumped out a completely revamped version of the popular web browser just for...

Video: Quick Software and Hardware Tour of the Asus Transformer Prime

Kellen December 21, 2011 66

The Asus Transformer Prime is set to launch some time within the next couple of weeks, although a firm date has continued to avoid us. We have seen some pre-orders get the green light from major retailers like Amazon, while others were left with cancellation...

Kellen December 21, 2011 263

New LTE and 3G radios have been leaked within the last few hours along with a new bootloader for the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon. It'll be tough to tell with Big Red's 4G network having issues across the country, but these should help to improve your signal...

Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 263

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 263

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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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 263

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 263

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 263

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 263

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 263

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 263

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 262

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 262

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 262

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 262

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 262

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 262

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 262

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 262

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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Verizon Confirms Galaxy Nexus Software Update, Will “Adjust Signal Indicator” to Better Match Other Devices

Swype Beta Updated, Adds Dragon Dictation and Advanced Language Modeling

Happy Holidays From Everyone At Google

MotoActv Update Available This Week – Introduces 3 Battery Saving Modes, New Clock Faces, Stopwatch Feature and More

700,000 Android Devices are Activated Every Single Day

Firefox On Android Redesigned For Honeycomb Tablets

Video: Quick Software and Hardware Tour of the Asus Transformer Prime

Download: New EK06 and EK04 Radios and Bootloader for the Galaxy Nexus