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Android 4.0.2 Rolling Out to Verizon Galaxy Nexus Units

Kellen December 14, 2011 149

Last week, we found out that the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon would be receiving an update within hours of activation. That update, will apparently be Android 4.0.2 according to the demo unit we have pictured above. A number of sources reached out this morning to...

Tim December 14, 2011 57

What happens when you combine the top 3rd-party launchers of Android, kang borrow some famous UI aspects from TAT Home, and squeeze them all into one? Well, it might look something like this. The app is called TSF Shell Pro and it is still a work in progress,...

Tim December 14, 2011 21

Be on the lookout during the first quarter of 2012 - you are in for a treat. Dark Meadow is making its way to Tegra powered Android devices. This creepy first person game is out to haunt you. Powered by the Unreal Engine 3, it brings console-like graphics...

Kellen December 14, 2011 183

Want to get your virtual hands all over the Galaxy Nexus early? Jump past the break and click the link to Verizon's simulator page for the device. You'll find it all...well, except for a release date. It's almost like using the phone in a cruel chalkboard...

Kellen December 14, 2011 35

You have had the ability to join Google+ Hangouts from a mobile device for some time, just not initiate them or "Go live." An update is in the works that will address this issue, giving you the power to video chat with your friends from any time or any place....

Tim December 14, 2011 20

Electronic Arts has published Plants vs. Zombies to the Android Market, finally. Previously, if you wanted to have this classic game on your Android device, you would need to go through Amazon's Appstore. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but...

Kellen December 14, 2011 583

Look, a new statement has been released from Verizon regarding the Galaxy Nexus! The Galaxy Nexus is still on track to launch this year. We will definitely send a press release to announce availability. Feel free to visit www.verizonwireless.com/galaxynexus to...

Tim December 14, 2011 36

Only two days left, folks. This has been a great promotion so far from Google, it's too bad it has to come to an end. You won't see too many repeats today which is great. So head on in and pick up the newest deals. Tank Riders SwiftKey X Keyboard Sleepy...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 149

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 4.0.2 Rolling Out to Verizon Galaxy Nexus Units

Holy TAT Home Kang, TSF Shell Pro Wants to be the 3D Launcher of the Future

The Dark Meadow Powered By The Unreal Engine 3, Headed To Tegra Devices Early 2012

Galaxy Nexus Simulator Spotted on Verizon’s Site, Get Your Device Overview Early

Google+ Hangouts Now Initiated on Mobile Devices After Update, New Galaxy Nexus Ad Shows It Off

PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies Lands Officially On Android Market

Verizon: Galaxy Nexus Still Coming This Year, Will Announce When It’s Ready

Day 9 of Google’s 10 Days of 10 Cent Apps: Deer Hunter 3D, Tanks Riders, and More