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Galaxy Nexus Receives 5 Minute Hands-On Video Just Before Tonight’s Announcement

Dan October 18, 2011 152

As we all wait patiently for the Samsung and Google event, a German technology website has posted a hands-on video of the highly anticipated Galaxy Nexus. The video shows off the new Nexus boot animation along with the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich user...

Tim October 18, 2011 41

The AsiaD conference is right around the corner (as in tomorrow). With scheduled appearances from NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang, plus ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih, you shouldn't be surprised if they unveil the Transformer 2 at some point. The device is rumored to...

Tim October 18, 2011 62

Over on Motorola's European Facbook page, the moderator is seen saying that their Euro Motorola RAZR is coming with a lockable/unlockable bootloader. Curious as to why? We reported earlier that the U.S. version will indeed be locked and Moto is pointing the...

Kellen October 18, 2011 219

Been wanting to see the backside of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus before it is announced tonight? One of our readers cruised over to Samsung's site just a minute ago and searched for the device just to see what would happen. The screenshot above is what happened....

Dan October 18, 2011 40

Motorola was able to keep their latest flagship smartphone, the DROID RAZR hidden within the FCC prior to this mornings announcement. After Sanjay Jha took the stage to announce "the world's thinnest smartphone", the FCC approved the device. Obviously the RAZR...

Video: Quick Hands-on with the DROID RAZR by Motorola

Kellen October 18, 2011 162

Motorola and the DROID RAZR have been everywhere today and rightfully so. This device is easily their best yet and will do whatever it can to compete with the Galaxy Nexus that will be announced tonight. We already ran a live blog for the Moto event this...

Dan October 18, 2011 97

This morning in New York City, Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha took the stage to announce MOTOACTV. The 46mm device is powered by an unspecific version of Android and tracks your fitness regiment - pace, distance, route, and calories burned. The device is waterproof...

Kellen October 18, 2011 275

Indeed we did get our hands all over the DROID RAZR, Motorola's newly announced "thinnest smartphone in the world." If I had one word to describe this phone, I'd easily go with thin. It really is the thinnest device I've ever touched at just 7.1MM thick. Is...

Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 275

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 275

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 275

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 275

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 275

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 275

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 275

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 275

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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 152

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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