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New Verizon MAP Shows XOOM 2 On-Contract Pricing, Galaxy Nexus Release Date Mention (Updated)

Kellen November 22, 2011 96

In the latest MAP (minimum advertised price) list from Verizon, we get a first look at official on-contract pricing for the new XOOM 2 models that could be in stores during the second week of December. Both the 8" and 10" models ranging from 16GB to 64GB are...

Kellen November 22, 2011 27

We were poking around in the latest Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.1) build for the Nexus S that came out over the weekend and noticed that a special "Developer options" section has been included. Inside, you will find a whole mess of features that can be...

Dan November 22, 2011 28

In this day and age of technology no one is safe from lawsuits, especially in the mobile landscape. Microsoft has sued dozens of companies, as has Apple - with Samsung, HTC, and Motorola countering the lawsuits with their own. The sad truth is that almost 99...

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...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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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New Verizon MAP Shows XOOM 2 On-Contract Pricing, Galaxy Nexus Release Date Mention (Updated)

Video: A Look at Some of the Developer Tools Built-in To Ice Cream Sandwich

HTC Loses Key Patent Infringement Case Against Apple

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