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Gingerbread for the DROID Incredible Rolling Out Now

Kellen September 7, 2011 111

We have heard from a number of readers this morning who received the Gingerbread (Android 2.3.4) update for the DROID Incredible. HTC told us September and there were a few reports of users receiving it over the weekend, but it looks like the mass rollout has...

Kellen September 7, 2011 218

We first saw a phone that went by the name of DROID Bionic almost 9 months ago to the day back at CES in Las Vegas and were told then that it was "the end of waiting." Since then, we have gone through a series of questions on why it wasn't initially equal in...

Kellen September 6, 2011 149

After we released the official DROID Bionic teaser to the world a week or so ago, many were wondering what it had to do with the actual device. It featured a Natalie Portman-esque ninja chick who appeared to chop the head off of a robot in some sort of arena....

Kellen September 6, 2011 28

DROID3 owners have been begging for an update after the device launched to hopefully help fix an odd battery issue and also add in Google Talk with Video. According to an email that was sent out to a number of our readers, that update will arrive some time...

Tim September 6, 2011 38

The good people over at My Droid World have just blessed the DROID Charge community with another Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), build EP1W. Flashing isn't all that difficult if you are comfortable with Samsung Internal Flash Utility or using Odin. But as always,...

Tim September 6, 2011 17

For some rooted users, taking screenshots to show off your phones setup is good enough. But for other Superusers (root user pun, anybody?) taking screen shots just isn't enough. In comes ScreenCast - with the ability to take clean and high quality screen...

Kellen September 6, 2011 35

If you are stuck all day at work and unable to participate in the DROID Bionic scavenger hunt that ends in about 31 hours, then you may want to check out this semi-secret site. It's the scavenger hunt, only you don't have to leave home to participate or...

Kellen September 6, 2011 77

As you can probably tell after almost 2 years, we are huge sports fans and love to give away prizes to readers every chance we get. So just as we did last year, we are launching another NFL Eliminator style challenge, but are upping the grand prize. What on...

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

Kellen February 18, 2026 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 77

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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 111

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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Gingerbread for the DROID Incredible Rolling Out Now

Verizon Makes September 8th Official for the DROID Bionic, the Wait is Finally Over

New DROID Bionic Commercial Airs – Ninja Chick Destroys Machines, Pieces Together Device

DROID3 Update Coming This Month, Soak Test Set to Begin

Another DROID Charge Android 2.3.4 Build Leaked (EP1W)

ScreenCast & Screen Recorder Is The Application We have Been Waiting For

Feelin’ Lazy? Play the DROID Bionic Scavenger Hunt from Home on a Computer

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