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Tuesday Poll: Favorite Android Launcher Today Is?

Kellen November 22, 2011 177

I feel like it has been ages since we last asked everyone what their current launcher of choice was. Is everyone still using one of the old standards like ADW and LauncherPro or have you gravitated towards some of the more frequently updated replacements like...

Tim November 22, 2011 22

Samsung thinks they have worked out all of the WiFi-only Galaxy Tab 10.1 update issues and are now rolling out the Android 3.2 update once again. Last week, Samsung began distributing Android 3.2 to tablets. All of sudden, users (even our readers) started...

DROID RAZR Review – Verizon

Kellen November 22, 2011 314

The DROID RAZR not only welcomes the return of an iconic cell phone brand, but it marks the beginning of a new ultra-slim smartphone era. Motorola has outdone themselves with the build of this 7.1mm thick device, but the question still remains - "Is it...

Tim November 22, 2011 46

For a refresher, back in October a user over at the XDA forums came across a major security flaw on HTC devices which allowed for the tracking and recording of every use of your phone through certain app permissions. Since then, HTC released pressers that...

Tim November 22, 2011 78

There has always been sort of a gap between Apple's computers and Google's phones. Thanks to SyncMate, that may be a problem of the past. With SyncMate's software, you can sync up to 4 Android devices to a Mac computer. Syncing options include the ability...

Tim November 22, 2011 229

Thanks to Slacker, we have three subscriptions their premium service to giveaway to the DL community. Slacker Radio, as you may know, is a great way for Android users to listen to great music, wherever they are. You can make custom radio stations, find tons...

Tim November 22, 2011 61

Just last week we saw the German Amazon site list the Transformer Prime as available for pre-order. Now the US version is getting some love and people are free to pre-order, except for the fact that we still don't know when they will begin to ship out. Price...

Tim November 22, 2011 213

As soon as you get your hands on a Galaxy Nexus, there are already going to be a few tweaks and hacks you can perform to make the phone your own. For example, just released is a UI patch by Team MoDaCo which allows there to be a permanent search button in...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 213

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 213

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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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Tuesday Poll: Favorite Android Launcher Today Is?

Samsung Rolling Out Android 3.2 Update To Wi-Fi Only Galaxy Tab 10.1 Again, Hopefully Fixes All The Bugs

DROID RAZR Review – Verizon

Android Community Member “TrevE” Hit With Cease & Desist For Researching Security Vulnerability

SyncMate For Android – Allowing For Perfect Sync With Your Mac Computer

Giveaway: Win One of Three 3-Month Subscriptions to Slacker Premium Radio – Updated With Winners

Asus Transformer Prime Goes Up On US Amazon As Pre-Order – No Word On Release Date

Galaxy Nexus Receives UI Patch, Adds Dedicated Search Option To Lower Menu Bar