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Motorola “Edison” and “Common” Outed in Bionic Webtop App

Kellen September 15, 2011 33

Anyone heard of the Motorola "Edison" or "Common"? According to the Bionic's webtop app, both appear to be codenames of Moto devices with similar docking capabilities, only we aren't sure what they are. We know that the Motorola Spyder and Dinara are on the...

Kellen September 15, 2011 166

It has been a few months since we last asked to see the masterpieces that you have created on your Android phone's home screen. Being a Thursday in between device releases, we thought this was the perfect time to see what you have cooked up. The ADW icon...

Kellen September 15, 2011 61

Over the last couple of weeks, our buddy MrPicolas convinced us to give GO Launcher EX a shot at becoming our next home replacement app. Since then, we have actually enjoyed the heck out of it and have yet to switch back to ADW or LauncherPro. While it may...

Kellen September 15, 2011 22

Two of HTC's newest phones - the Bass (Runnymede) and Rhyme (Bliss) - have been fondled for long enough by the Android developer community to release ROM ports from each. Since both of these unreleased phones run HTC Sense 3.5 (full walk-through), owners of...

Kellen September 15, 2011 15

The press shots for the HTC Rhyme have been spotted by HTC Inside, confirming reports we had last week that this and the HTC Bliss are the same exact phone. While this version may not be chewed-wheatgrass green, there is still a chance that we could see the...

Kellen September 15, 2011 157

The HTC Vigor is getting closer and closer to becoming a reality. When press shots start popping up in the back ends of websites, you know that a release could be just around the corner. We gave you the first (and only) photos of the device in the wild,...

Kellen September 15, 2011 42

The first couple of DROID Bionic spots came out were pretty intense. Robot battles, heads blown off, an arena that looked straight out of Mad Max, and some lovely lady that could be Natalie Portman's twin. In this new spot though, it almost brings back some...

Kellen September 14, 2011 26

Before we start on this, we'll just remind you that this stuff is something that should not be taken lightly and we recommend that you do your best to fully understand every step of it before proceeding. This file should really only be used as a last resort...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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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Motorola “Edison” and “Common” Outed in Bionic Webtop App

Show Off Your Home Screens Day!

GO Launcher EX Receives Update, 8 New App Drawer Transitions Included

HTC Bliss and Runnymede Sense 3.5 ROMs Ported to DROID Incredible 1 and 2

Yes Folks, the HTC Bliss is the HTC Rhyme.

HTC Vigor Press Shot Found Cruising the Interwebs

After Going Crazy Robot Battles, DROID Bionic Campaign Returns to its Roots

Fastboot Recovery Files Released for the DROID Bionic, These Could Save You in a Pinch