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Kindle Fire Rooted With One Click, Amazon Releases Source Code

Dan November 16, 2011 26

Looks like the dev community is quite eager to get some ROMs going on the Kindle Fire. After receiving proper ADB access yesterday, the Fire can now be rooted with a simple click of a button. Using the SuperOneClick program (download here) your new Kindle Fire...

Tim November 16, 2011 91

You can be certain once the Galaxy Nexus hits US shores and the tech world receives their G-Nex boxes, there will be many unboxing videos for everyone to watch. Well over in the UK, we have the first unofficially official "unbagging" video. That's right, this...

Kellen November 16, 2011 109

Verizon pinged our inbox to remind us that they will flip the switch to 14 new 4G LTE markets tomorrow, bringing their total to 179. They will also expand in 4 others. In less than a year, Big Red will cover 186 million customers and are well on their way to...

Kellen November 16, 2011 25

I guess it's just a video kind of morning here at Droid Life. In order to keep that theme going, we wanted to toss out this quick unboxing and hands-on that I was able to put together yesterday afternoon when my Kindle Fire finally arrived. Some early first...

Kellen November 16, 2011 106

Matias Duarte, who is the visual and design expert behind Android 4.0, stopped by the set of the Verge's new show called On the Verge to talk a whole bunch of stuff that may interest you. Some of his Palm WebOS days were brought up, along with the fact that he...

Eric November 16, 2011 78

We have finally found it! With the release of the Galaxy Nexus just around the corner (for the UK at least) it seems that the easter egg that Google likes to throw into all of their flagship phones has been uncovered for their latest update, Ice Cream Sandwich...

Kellen November 15, 2011 180

Holy humpback smartphone. You are looking at a render (of course) of one of HTC's future devices known internally as the Zeta. The phone - according to sources - will have a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4.5" 720p HD display, 32GB of internal storage...

Tim November 15, 2011 80

Screens are getting bigger and brighter, processors are becoming snappier, and data speeds are increasing by the minute. All the while batteries are becoming less and less reliable it would seem. Are we heading towards a time where that is no longer the...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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Kindle Fire Rooted With One Click, Amazon Releases Source Code

UK Galaxy Nexus Receives First Official “Unbagging” Video

Reminder: Verizon Lights Up 14 New 4G LTE Markets Tomorrow, Expands in 4 Others

Kindle Fire Unboxing and Quick Hands-on

Video: Matias Duarte Stops by ‘On the Verge’ to Talk Ice Cream Sandwich, Mentions Galaxy Nexus Release

Video: Ice Cream Sandwich Easter Egg Uncovered, Nyan-Andy Here To Save The Day

HTC Zeta Breaks Cover With 2.5GHz Quad-Core Processor in Tow

New Lithium-Ion Technology Could Allow For A 10x Boost In Battery Life