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New Swiftkey Beta for Phones and Tablets, Better Predictions and More Typing Stat

Kellen September 22, 2011 23

The tablet and phone versions of Swiftkey beta received sizable updates today, bringing them to version 2.1.0.207. If you are a part of the program, then as always, we suggest you jump on over to the forums and pick up these newest builds. The Swiftkey...

Kellen September 22, 2011 58

At first we thought this HTC Vigor battery was just a placeholder from a bunch of shady accessory sites looking to get pageviews. But if you actually Google the part number (35H00168-02M), all you can find is references to the Thunderbolt 2 / Vigor. It's a...

Dan September 22, 2011 91

When visiting the WireFly page for the newly available Pantech Breakout, a keen-eyed reader noticed two press shots of the upcoming and unannounced Samsung Stratosphere. Both images were bundled within the Breakout's gallery and matched up to the ones we saw...

Tim September 22, 2011 21

Coming in the near future is Zombie Wonderland 2, the perfect mix between Tower Defense and some zombie killing. If you have ever played Call of Duty Zombies, then you'll be able to pick this up extremely quick. Zombies are breaking down your doors and windows...

Kellen September 22, 2011 54

Facebook just got done wasting 2 hours of my day unveiling their latest major update at their f8 conference called Timeline. If you are into the social network, then you will probably have some mixed feelings about this drastic change. The idea is simple -...

Kellen September 22, 2011 23

For those in the market for a new phone with 4G LTE, but aren't interested in paying the $299 price tag that accompanies the DROID Bionic, then look no further than the Pantech Breakout. As Verizon's least expensive 4G LTE phone at just $99 on contract, you...

Kellen September 22, 2011 123

There are so many keyboards these days that it has almost become a chore to keep up with them. I seem to find myself switching on a weekly basis, falling in love for a couple of days with one, and then reverting back to or finding a new option shortly...

Tim September 22, 2011 34

Fans of the A.I.type Beta keyboard can now buy the 'Plus' version from the Android Market. When your competition is Swype, SwiftyKeyX, and FlexT9 you better bring your A-game. A.I.type has some great features which we wish some of the better known keyboards...

Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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New Swiftkey Beta for Phones and Tablets, Better Predictions and More Typing Stat

HTC Vigor / Thunderbolt 2 Battery Pops Up at Accessory Stores

Leaked Images Of Verizon’s Upcoming Samsung Stratosphere Hit The Web

Zombie Wonderland 2 Coming To Android – Cartoon Version Of Call of Duty Zombies?

Video: Facebook Introduces Timeline, Mobile Version on the Way

Reminder: Pantech Breakout is Available for $99 Today Through Verizon, Inexpensive Meets 4G LTE

Thursday Poll: Favorite Android Keyboard is?

A.I.type Keyboard Plus – Now With Improved Prediction and Correction Engine