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Android Market Application Refund Window Changing to 48 Hours? (Updated: False Alarm?)

Kellen November 18, 2011 49

The latest Developer Distribution Agreement is out and it includes some pretty exciting news on the refund front. According to section 3.4, the window for refunds is jumping all the way up to 48 hours from the current 15 minutes that you have now. Not all apps...

Tim November 18, 2011 78

There are many key characteristics that the untrained eye would use to differentiate an Android device from an iOS handset. One of those things would be Google's pattern unlock feature shown above which came standard on the first Android devices shipped. ...

Kellen November 18, 2011 265

Since the DROID RAZR doesn't have a removable battery, you may be wondering what you are supposed to do if the phone were to lock up. No chance for a battery pull, right? Thankfully, you can apply the same trick we do on the Motorola XOOM, a device that also...

Kellen November 18, 2011 109

We have written a number of times about the idea that task killers on Android do not help battery, no matter what that carrier rep who sold you your new phone has told you. In general, most of us look at Android as a multi-tasking platform that likes to have...

Tim November 18, 2011 127

Everyone always thinks they are the biggest Android fanboy or fangirl around. Well I think these two lovely people just 'took the cake.' The picture above is from a wedding where bride and groom exchanged vows via their Android devices and even had a giant...

Kellen November 18, 2011 235

We first reported the possibility of the Galaxy Nexus launching on Verizon a couple of weeks ago thanks to a roadmap that floated into our inbox from some friends. Last night, it returned over at The Verge in a quote that has rocked our inbox. Their crew...

Kellen November 18, 2011 72

Last week, Motorola announced a "special project" for the original Motorola DROID that left most of us with a raised eyebrow. What on Earth could this possibly be after almost 2 years? It's a security patch, my friends. Two of them actually. According to Moto,...

Kellen November 17, 2011 153

Such a tease, I know. A reader was lucky enough to walk into a Verizon store and pick up some accessories ahead of the Galaxy Nexus' launch though. Stores started to receive them last week, but most were unwilling to sell them to anyone. Aside from the case...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 153

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 153

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 153

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 153

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 153

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 153

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 153

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 153

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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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Android Market Application Refund Window Changing to 48 Hours? (Updated: False Alarm?)

Google Granted Patent For Pattern Unlock

Tip: DROID RAZR Frozen and Can’t Battery Pull? Try This Trick to Power it Off

Task Killers Put to the Test, Do They Actually Extend Battery Life? As Expected, They Most Certainly Do Not

Consider Yourself the Ultimate Android Fanatic? Then Throw an Android Themed Wedding

And the November 21 Release Date for the 4G LTE Galaxy Nexus Returns, This Time Thanks to Google?

Motorola DROID Receiving Security Patches in Update

Lucky DL Reader Cruises Into Verizon Store, Walks Out With Galaxy Nexus…Accessories