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Samsung Stratosphere Rooted Already

Kellen October 24, 2011 164

Did anyone purchase the Samsung Stratosphere when it was released two weeks ago? If you did, know that you can now root the lil' guy and attempt to have even more fun with your LTE speeds and physical keyboard. The instructions look massive and are not for...

Dan October 24, 2011 28

A mystery Motorola device just cruised through the FCC and it may have been the XOOM 2. The device is marked with an FCC ID of 56MJ3, which marks it as part of Moto's flagship tablet line. The documents state the this mystery device will sport a 1.2GHz dual-...

Eric October 24, 2011 93

HTC has a way of connecting with their fanbase through Facebook that other handset makers do not have. Recently, the company has detailed their upgrade plan on their phones to Ice Cream Sandwich, Google's new operating system that was announced officially last...

Yes Folks, the DROID RAZR is Unlockable Everywhere in the World But the U.S.

Kellen October 24, 2011 256

We touched on this twice last week when the DROID RAZR was announced, but since it seems to be getting an enormous amount of play today and over the weekend, we thought we would bring it up one last time. So here we go. Yes folks, the brand spankin' new DROID...

Kellen October 24, 2011 80

Now that is a name we haven't heard in some time, "Bugless Beast." The original DROID ROM that was one of the staples back in the day has returned thanks to our buddy Peter Alfonso. Instead of continuing on with his GPA series, he's going back to Bugless as...

Kellen October 24, 2011 38

A fine friend of ours pointed out over the weekend that the new Gmail app from the Ice Cream Sandwich dump that MDW leaked actually works fairly well on the Motorola XOOM (there is a chance it works on other tablets too). It offers up a slightly tweaked UI...

Kellen October 22, 2011 296

It's not like the DROID RAZR is a secret anymore. We have a pre-order date and announcement from Verizon, full specs, and picture and video hands-on with it. We even know that it should receive Ice Cream Sandwich some time in early 2012. It's a beautiful,...

Kellen October 22, 2011 119

If you were looking for the most likely release dates for the Galaxy Nexus, DROID RAZR, and HTC Rezound, then this updated Verizon MAP (minimum advertised price) list is a good place to start. We saw a list similar to this just last week, but this one has been...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 119

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 119

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 119

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 119

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 119

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 119

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 119

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 119

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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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Samsung Stratosphere Rooted Already

Did The XOOM 2 Just Pass Through The FCC?

HTC Says They Will Upgrade As Many Phones As Possible To Ice Cream Sandwich

Yes Folks, the DROID RAZR is Unlockable Everywhere in the World But the U.S.

Pete Brings Back Bugless Beast, Updates Original DROID to Android 2.3.7

Gmail From Ice Cream Sandwich Works on the Motorola XOOM

New Pictures of the DROID RAZR in the Wild, Makes Its Way Into More Verizon Systems

New Verizon MAP Includes DROID RAZR – Galaxy Nexus Still at November 10