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Google Maps Receives Update to Version 6.0.0: Indoor Maps in More Places, Quick Features Menu Added

Kellen November 29, 2011 52

Google Maps received an update to version 6.0.0 this morning, bringing with it indoor maps for select airports, malls, and more. You can also easily switch between common features now using a quick menu up at the top of the app and find Places easier when...

Tim November 29, 2011 88

Developers are hustling to get Ice Cream Sandwich on as many devices as they can these days. The next to show up is a fully working build for the Samsung Fascinate by JT1134 from RootzWiki. When scrolling down the list of working features, this looks like a...

Tim November 29, 2011 27

Can't seem to find a holiday gift for that certain tech-lover in your life? Woot has you covered today and are offering refurbished WiFi-only 16GB Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablets for just $319.99. Until the Asus Transformer Prime drops, this tablet is still one of...

Kellen November 29, 2011 67

Cluzee is Android's next attempt at having a personal assistant service like Apple's Siri, yet as with all other apps in this line, it falls short in some way or another. It can work through most of the recommended or sample task list that is provided upon...

Kellen November 28, 2011 389

According to one of our readers with the 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Nexus, an update to Android 4.0.2 was made available to test devices within the last day. It's not clear what was fixed, but we certainly hope that it addressed some of Verizon's concerns that seem...

Kellen November 28, 2011 67

The latest Galaxy Nexus ad from Google. Beat boxing. 9 friends. Video. Google+. Fun.

Video: Ice Cream Sandwich Features on the Galaxy Nexus – Browser Controls, Movie Studio, and New Voice-to-Text

Kellen November 28, 2011 112

Continuing on our quest to bring you all there is to know about the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich ahead of Verizon's launch, we have another quick hitting Android 4.0 features video. In our previous video we touched on the boot up time, screenshots,...

Video: Ice Cream Sandwich Features on the Galaxy Nexus – Disabling Apps, Camera Software, Settings Menu, and Boot Time

Kellen November 28, 2011 119

We are in full Galaxy Nexus mode right now with the unlocked version landing on our doorsteps over the weekend. We posted up a quick gallery on Friday, but have since posted a hardware and software tour to give you a feel for this amazing new smartphone. Going...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 119

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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 52

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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Google Maps Receives Update to Version 6.0.0: Indoor Maps in More Places, Quick Features Menu Added

Samsung Fascinate Receives “Alphalulz” Ice Cream Sandwich ROM Straight From Source

Refurbished WiFi-Only 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 On Sale At Woot For $320

Cluzee Released as a Personal Assistant App for Android, Do We Have to Compare it to Siri?

Verizon’s 4G LTE Galaxy Nexus Gets Pictured, Receives Android 4.0.2 Update

Using the Galaxy Nexus, You Can Beat Box Over Video With Your 9-Member Crew Through Google+ Hangouts

Video: Ice Cream Sandwich Features on the Galaxy Nexus – Browser Controls, Movie Studio, and New Voice-to-Text

Video: Ice Cream Sandwich Features on the Galaxy Nexus – Disabling Apps, Camera Software, Settings Menu, and Boot Time