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Leaked Verizon Roadmap Reveals Potential Launch Dates for Stratosphere, Vigor, Bionic and More

Kellen August 3, 2011 317

The folks over at IGN may have just landed the ultimate Verizon roadmap leak for the next couple of months. We're not even sure where to begin with so many exciting things to point out including potential release dates, but we'll do our best to contain...

Tim August 3, 2011 283

Every time we post about a deal about the Motorola XOOM, there is always a friendly group of people saying that whatever the asking price is set at, it's still too high. We see where you're coming from, so how does this new price sound? Only $440 for a brand...

Kellen August 3, 2011 48

No, we didn't put the word "RETIRED" on that screenshot. That's actually how Verizon is referring to the status of the Samsung Fascinate as of this week. The device has been pulled from Big Red's online shop and will probably be just as tough to track down...

Kellen August 3, 2011 119

I know that a Q3 release of Gingerbread for the HTC Thunderbolt is sort of assumed at this point since they missed their Q2 deadline, but we wanted to point out that HTC service reps have been given the "OK" to spread the word. One of our readers reached out...

Kellen August 3, 2011 160

David Drummond the Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Google, just released a pretty epic statement. If you ever wanted to know their feelings on the ridiculous patent situation that Apple, Microsoft and Oracle have brought forth towards...

Tim August 3, 2011 281

Yesterday, Google pushed out an update to their highly popular Google+ application. It isn't just some small change either. It looks like the boys and girls at Google are investing their time and resources into the application, and it is quickly soaring over...

Kellen August 3, 2011 70

We are all well aware that the Gingerbread update for the original DROIDX probably caused more problems than it fixed. While it brought some of the performance goodness that comes with Android 2.3 and a shiny blue UI, there were enough bugs included to force...

Tim August 3, 2011 37

Are you a happy Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi owner? Then you should start checking your tab for an update this Friday, August 5th. If you just so happen to live in New York City, and don't have time to just sit around and wait for an update, Samsung is also...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 37

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 37

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 37

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 37

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 37

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 37

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 37

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 37

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 317

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 317

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 317

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 317

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 317

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 317

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 317

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 317

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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Leaked Verizon Roadmap Reveals Potential Launch Dates for Stratosphere, Vigor, Bionic and More

Brand New Motorola XOOM Wi-Fis On eBay For Just $440

Samsung Fascinate Retired at Verizon, New Device Ready to Take its Place?

HTC Rep: Thunderbolt Gingerbread Update Coming in Q3

Google Speaks Out on the “Hostile, Organized Campaign” by Apple, Microsoft and Oracle To Stop Android Through “Bogus Patents”

Google+ App Receives An Update And Continues To Grow At Excellent Rate

DROIDX Finally Receiving Gingerbread Bug Fixer in Mid-August?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi Updates Begin Rolling Out On Friday, Ready For TouchWiz?