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HTC “Vigor” Accessory Page Spotted at Verizon’s Site – Name Confusion at its Finest

Kellen September 30, 2011 36

Are we all now 100% confused as to the name of the HTC Vigor aka Rezound aka Incredible HD? What you are seeing above, is an accessory page that has been built for the "Vigor by HTC" on Verizon's website (view the page here). So what does that mean? Is it...

Kellen September 30, 2011 143

It has been a wild ride for the HTC Thunderbolt and the Gingerbread update for it that finally arrived this week. Once it went live, users flocked to it, hoping for magic. What they found though, was a support document (which was pulled and has now returned)...

Kellen September 30, 2011 123

Madden 2012 on Android will normally run you about $7.50, but from October 1-3 (this weekend), Verizon customers can download it for free by simply calling **MADDEN (**623336). It may not help the fact that 1,200 of us got whacked from the Droid Life...

Tim September 29, 2011 30

A tweet sent out by a worker at Mojang has outed the reason we haven't heard any news about the supposed re-release of Minecraft: Pocket Edition which was due out today. Dang those pesky bugs. The new release will give almost all Android phones the ability to...

Tim September 29, 2011 30

Just now entering public beta, Smartr Contacts is a way for users to combine all the information they can about people in their phone book, and place it all into one easy to use application. It crawls the web, digs through your social networks, and explores...

Kellen September 29, 2011 166

We just caught wind of a new initiative that Verizon is spearheading that they are internally referring to as the "DROID Loyalty Program." While details are scarce, we understand that it has to do with the retention of current Android customers. That could...

Kellen September 29, 2011 50

Some of you may have seen this story over at Android Life, but we wanted to quickly point it out here as well to address a rumor or suggestion that many people are making. This new Exynos 1.5GHz processor that Samsung announced is not going to be in the...

Tim September 29, 2011 24

All you rope cutters can head to the Android Market and download the updated version of the classic game Cut the Rope. Inside the update is a completely new box called "Toy Box" which holds 25 all new levels. Along with the update are a few bug fixes and...

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

Kellen February 23, 2026 24

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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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 24

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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HTC “Vigor” Accessory Page Spotted at Verizon’s Site – Name Confusion at its Finest

Has the HTC Thunderbolt Gingerbread Update Finally Been Pulled? Hopefully.

Madden 2012 on Android is FREE this Weekend from Verizon

Wondering Where The Minecraft Release Is? Doesn’t Look Like It’s Coming Today

Xobni’s ‘Smartr Contacts’ Looks To Revolutionize The Way You Manage Your Phone Book

Rumor: Verizon is Working on a “DROID Loyalty” Program

Samsung Announces New 1.5GHz Exynos Processor – Highly Doubt it will be in the Galaxy Nexus [from AL]

Cut the Rope Receives Update, Includes ‘Toy Box’ With 25 New Levels