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XOOM 4G LTE Upgrade is Live Now, Get a FREE Standard Dock With It

Kellen September 29, 2011 34

Verizon announced that the Motorola XOOM 4G LTE upgrade would begin today and it looks like they kept their word on that. If you head to the link below, you'll see that the email sign-up page has been changed to "Upgrade Now." I would suggest that you hurry...

Kellen September 29, 2011 43

Skype on Android received an update tonight that brought in support for 14 additional devices including the DROID Bionic and the Motorola XOOM. Tablet support was something that had been missing up until now, so this is pretty big news. You can now Skype away...

Kellen September 28, 2011 74

The glowing charm phone aka the HTC Rhyme, is now available at Verizon for $199 on 2-year contract. Clearly geared towards women, this phone comes with its own docking station, tangle-free earbuds, and snazzy charm notifier to let you know when you have an...

Kellen September 28, 2011 7

Today in other Android news... T-Mobile joins Verizon in the fight against Apple hating on Samsung. Your turn AT&T. Samsung will now pay our the rear to Microsoft for all Android devices sold. Bleh. Toshiba is willing to take another shot at the tablet...

Kellen September 28, 2011 32

Another update for the DROIDX2 is on the way? I'll be honest and say that I have no idea what it could be other than bug fixes. Is there a chance that the DX2 finally gets that 3D Blur love that the DROID3 and Bionic have been able to experience? Seems like...

Kellen September 28, 2011 103

The press invite above just landed in our inbox, giving us slight chills. We'll be at CTIA covering every minute of what is sure to be the unveiling of Ice Cream Sandwich. The details of this event were unclear at first, but I think it's pretty obvious now...

Kellen September 28, 2011 29

The rugged Casio G'z0ne Commando is scheduled to receive its Gingerbread (Android 2.3) update in the very near future. A friend just sent over this support document that details the upgrade before it goes live on Verizon's site. For the most part, the update...

Kellen September 28, 2011 170

It was only a matter of time before someone jumped on eBay to buy a phone only to find that it came pre-loaded with the latest and for-the-most part unseen version of Android aka Ice Cream Sandwich. The Nexus S pictured above and on video below was just...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 170

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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XOOM 4G LTE Upgrade is Live Now, Get a FREE Standard Dock With It

Skype on Android Updated, Now Supports the Bionic and Tablets

HTC Rhyme Now Available From Verizon, Six-Armed Woman Included

T-Mobile Speaks Out Against Apple vs. Samsung, Microsoft and Sammie Form Partnership, New Toshiba 7″ Tab [from AL]

New DROIDX2 Soak Test is About to Begin, Just Bug Fixes or Something Else?

Google and Samsung Team Up For CTIA Event, Time to Find Out “What’s new from Android” – Ice Cream Sandwich

Casio G’Zone Commando is Getting Updated to Gingerbread

Nexus S Purchased on eBay Gives Us a 2-Minute Ice Cream Sandwich Preview (Video)