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Wondering if Your Phone has Carrier IQ Software? This App Will Let You Check

Kellen December 2, 2011 24

As Verizon customers, this Carrier IQ fiasco isn't something that you necessarily need to worry about. Big Red has made it clear that they do not use the software to track data, unlike the other major U.S. carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint. Are they...

Kellen December 2, 2011 153

"He doesn't know how to use the 3 sea shells." - Demolition Man Been wondering what the 3 metal prongs on the side of the Galaxy Nexus will be used for? We assumed accessories, but thanks to a series of videos out of MobileFun, we get to see exactly how those...

Kellen December 2, 2011 72

Hey look, the DROID 4! Wonder where we have seen that before? Ahh yes - here (first pictures), here, here and accessories here. It's a fine lookin' DROID-branded phone, that will be the first in the franchise to rock out with a physical keyboard and 4G LTE....

Tim December 2, 2011 137

"Never ask for ETAs." Probably the most well known quote from the CyanogenMod Team. It makes sense though, seeing that greatness can not be rushed. Well I wouldn't call this an actual ETA, but Cyanogen himself has gone ahead and posted up a blog letting...

Kellen December 2, 2011 140

In the last 8 or so hours, a batch of Galaxy Nexus stuff popped up online that doesn't necessarily confirm that a launch is near, but it certainly paints a pretty good picture of a device that is. First up, we have the LTE version of the device starring in...

Kellen December 1, 2011 65

We received a report yesterday that some owners of the HTC Rezound were experiencing an annoying static noise while listening to music or playing any sort of media. As a phone marketed specifically as the ultimate audio device, this was troubling. After...

Dan December 1, 2011 95

Verizon is prepping two new 4G LTE tablets for the month of December, an 8-inch and 10.1-inch device both to succeed the Motorola Xoom. CNET recently received some hands-on time with both devices and have confirmed that they will be marketed as the DROID...

Kellen December 1, 2011 134

Come on admit it, these new Samsung commercials are pretty good. You have a herd of soon-to-be next-gen iPhone owners, obsessing over what BGR the blogworld has tossed out into the rumor mill for launch day. Along comes a Samsung Galaxy SII owner with their...

Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 134

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 134

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 134

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 134

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 134

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 134

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 134

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 134

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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Wondering if Your Phone has Carrier IQ Software? This App Will Let You Check

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Docks and Chargers Get a Proper Fondling, Prongs Put to Use

DROID 4 Poses for Pictures Alongside DROID XYBoard, Blur Enters the Tablet Game

Founder Of CyanogenMod Offers An Update On The Development Of CM9, Original DROID No Longer Supported

LTE Galaxy Nexus: Shows Off LTE Speed Test, Enters Indirect Cellebrite, and Receives Update to Android 4.1

HTC: Rezound Headphone Issues are Isolated and Not Widespread

Verizon Confirms Two New 4G DROID Tablets, XyBoard Name Is Here To Stay

Samsung Phone Owner to Herd of iPhone Sheep Waiting in Line – “Why Don’t You Guys Get 4G Phones?”