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Amazon Releases Android App Store Version 2.0, Kindle Fire Black Theme Included

Kellen November 10, 2011 48

If you have the Amazon Appstore installed, then you were probably prompted late last night or early this morning to update it. This latest build is version 2.0, but more importantly, it matches the theme of the software that will come loaded on next week's...

HTC Rezound and DROID RAZR: Quick Hands-on and Unboxing (Updated: With Video)

Kellen November 9, 2011 406

Two of the most anticipated Android devices in recent history showed up on my doorstep today - the HTC Rezound in all of its Beats glory and the DROID RAZR looking as thin and cutting edge as ever. The RAZR I had a chance to get down and dirty with a couple of...

Kellen November 9, 2011 274

Verizon, for whatever reason, won't give us an official date for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. We have heard November 10, 17, post-Black Friday, and even November 21 as potential options. It's tough to call any of those "official" though, especially since they...

Kellen November 9, 2011 99

Mobile security on Android certainly seems to have become a much bigger niche than I think most of us figured it ever would. In fact, Lookout Security today, announced that they have gone global and are now offering products in the UK, Australia and Canada to...

Dan November 9, 2011 22

Are you in the market for a brand spanking new tablet, perhaps one with some gaming integration? Well look no further than the Sony Tablet S, Ebay's current Daily Deal. The device is sold through MacMall and can be had for $100 off the MSRP. The Tablet S runs...

Tim November 9, 2011 119

The HTC Edge has grabbed much attention this past couple of days due to the fact that it may just be the first quad-core cellphone to hit the streets. Rumors suggested that HTC would be first to use NVIDIA's newly announced Tegra 3 processor to power the 4.7"...

Kellen November 9, 2011 310

According to the screenshot above, along with its owner, the 4G LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is getting much better battery life than I think any of us expected. After more than 5 hours of heavy ("lots of surfing" and brightness at max) of use, you...

Kellen November 9, 2011 51

I know, I know. Finally, right? If you weren't aware, we ran into a little issue with our safe yesterday and needed the override key to get into it. Long story short, we are in and have a winner! A brand new DROID RAZR will be in the hands of one lucky Droid...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 51

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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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Amazon Releases Android App Store Version 2.0, Kindle Fire Black Theme Included

HTC Rezound and DROID RAZR: Quick Hands-on and Unboxing (Updated: With Video)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Cases Arrive at Verizon Stores

Wednesday Poll: Do You Use Some Form of Security App on Android?

Daily Deal: New 16GB Sony Tablet S For $399

HTC Won’t Be First To Launch A Quad-Core Smartphone? In The Running With Motorola, Samsung, and LG?

Galaxy Nexus on Verizon Could Have Better Than Expected Battery Life? (Updated)

With Key in Hand, the Safe is Open – The Winner of the DROID RAZR is…