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We Knew the Galaxy Nexus Would Have a PenTile Screen, Why All of the Fuss Today?

Kellen October 21, 2011 269

Yes, the Galaxy Nexus uses a PenTile display. This is not a surprise. We talked about Samsung's HD Super AMOLED displays about a month ago and knew that without the "Plus" moniker tied to it, that it would dip slightly in quality (if it even is) as compared to...

Kellen October 21, 2011 18

This may sound odd, but as someone who has grown to love the Blackberry Playbook, I can't help but get excited at the video we have for you below. A German Blackberry-specific site posted up a brief walk-through of the Playbook's new BBX 2.0 OS that happens to...

Kellen October 21, 2011 78

The HTC Rezound still has not been announced, but the official accessories for it are everywhere. The folks at HTCPedia found some time to explore the extended 2750mAh battery which everyone that buys this phone will likely need to pick up. And no, that's not...

Tim October 21, 2011 17

We got the sneak peak of the new Angry Birds Seasons just a week ago and now all you goblins and ghouls can go to the Market and get your Angry Birds on. You'll notice the splendid Ham'o'ween theme and the 30 new levels, plus an all new orange bird. Oh, Angry...

Kellen October 21, 2011 19

The much anticipated SHADOWGUN that has been demoed and teased for months is finally going to make it to the market, according to Madfinger games who produces it. October 26 is the day for anyone with a Tegra 2 device, meaning it will be available in the Tegra...

Dan October 21, 2011 365

The much anticipated book about Steve Jobs' life is set to be released this Monday. The book, which is simply titled "Steve Jobs", was written by Walter Isaacson and is the only authorized biography about the Cupertino CEO. According to the AP (who received an...

Kellen October 20, 2011 39

Verizon kicked off one of the more interesting promos we have seen in a while today through their Facebook page. They are offering up to a 50% off discount of the HTC Rhyme depending on the number of "Likes" they receive. The deal will run for 6 days and if...

Tim October 20, 2011 72

We are constantly looking for ways to transform our phones to make them look like they're running Google's newest delicious concoction, Ice Cream Sandwich. The newest theme from XDA member Sonnysekhon, delivers the new tasty treat for all custom ROM's...

Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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 72

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 269

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 269

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 269

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 269

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 269

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 269

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 269

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 269

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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We Knew the Galaxy Nexus Would Have a PenTile Screen, Why All of the Fuss Today?

Video: Blackberry Playbook Running BBX 2.0 Shows Off Its Android Ways

HTC Rezound Extended Battery and Cover Get Some Hands-on Time

Angry Birds Seasons Updated, Ham’o’ween And Brand New Orange Bird

SHADOWGUN for Tegra 2 Devices Should Be Out October 26

Steve Jobs Really Disliked Android and Google

Verizon Offering Up to 50% Off the HTC Rhyme Through Facebook, More “Likes” the Bigger the Discount

Ice Cream Sandwich Theme Built From SDK Now Available For CM7 Theme Chooser