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Verizon: We are Not Blocking Google Wallet, Viewed Differently Than Other Apps

Kellen December 6, 2011 157

The Android world was furious last night when word broke that Google Wallet would not be available to the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus. The reasons for this move were not all that surprising with the ISIS NFC payment system from VZW, T-Mobile and AT&amp...

Kellen December 6, 2011 174

First, you may want to check your Verizon account to see what the status is on your upgrade date. The middle account of mine above previously had a much later, like 2012 date and is now showing as December 29. And I'm not the only one seeing this change. A...

Tim December 6, 2011 59

Looks like we may see a new Facebook for Android app rolling out soon, as long as it makes it past Mr. Man of the Year. If the app looks like these leaked images, we will see a more web-like interface in the mobile application, complete with a standalone "...

Kellen December 6, 2011 142

In case you missed our report from last Friday, we were told by a number of reliable sources that December 9 would likely be the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon. We mentioned that it sounded odd being a Friday and all, but that was what we were...

Tim December 6, 2011 112

Our beloved Android Market has now reached 10 billion downloads. 10,000,000,000. Very impressive for an OS that has spread like wildfire as of late all across the globe. To celebrate, Google is offering premium apps up for just 10 cents over the next 10...

Kellen December 6, 2011 114

A couple of announcements out of Verizon's camp just popped into our inbox, making some previously rumored devices official. Both Motorola DROID XYBOARD tablets are now official in 10" and 8.2" sizes. The white DROID RAZR that we first reported on a few weeks...

Kellen December 5, 2011 196

The pictures we saw this morning of a white box that were said to be the retail packaging of the Galaxy Nexus had some of us scratching our heads. It had to say something on it, right? It does. It says "Verizon" in white and is essentially the anti-Rezound box...

Promo Galaxy Nexus Packaged in Ice Cream Sandwich Box?

Kellen December 5, 2011 105

Coolest phone box ever? I know it's tough to see, but embedded in that Ice Cream Sandwich-esque box are the words "Galaxy Nexus." We aren't sure if this is the actual retail packaging for the G-Nex or if it's just some promo piece, but it's damn cool. Cheers @...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 105

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 105

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 105

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 105

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 105

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 105

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 105

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 105

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 157

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 157

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 157

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 157

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 157

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 157

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 157

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 157

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: We are Not Blocking Google Wallet, Viewed Differently Than Other Apps

Checked Your Verizon Account Lately? You May Have an Earlier Than Expected Upgrade Date

Facebook On Android To Receive Another User Interface Overhaul Soon?

Two New Galaxy Nexus Dates Echo Our Previously Reported December 9 Launch

Android Market Reaches 10 Billion Downloads, Begins 10 Days Of Premium Apps For Just 10 Cents

Verizon Announces Two New 4G LTE Tablets from Motorola Dubbed DROID XYBOARD, White DROID RAZR – All Available in December

Another Look at the Galaxy Nexus Retail Box

Promo Galaxy Nexus Packaged in Ice Cream Sandwich Box?