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Verizon Swapping Out Faulty Fascinates for DROIDX2, Incredible 2 and DROID Charge? (Updated)

Kellen July 28, 2011 64

Update: Our friends at Verizon have reached out to tell us that this is no longer happening. Since the ED05 update is going out and will fix the issue, there is no need for a swap. If your Samsung Fascinate is suffering from an inability to accept calls...

Kellen July 28, 2011 111

Today we are going hypothetical on you. The future of phone technology is changing so swiftly that most of us can't even keep up. By the time the first dual-core phone was released this year, we were already talking about quad-cores. The term "qHD" became...

Kellen July 28, 2011 67

Ahhh yes, the wonderful world of choices. If an all-white Samsung Galaxy S II was sitting next to the original black version, which would you choose? Euro Android enthusiasts will soon run into this predicament, as Samsung prepares to release the latest...

Kellen July 28, 2011 70

According to Verizon support and contrary to reports yesterday, the Gingerbread (Android 2.3) update for the DROIDX2 should start rolling out today in batches and will continue on until everyone has it. We just checked ours and it's not there yet, but that...

Kellen July 27, 2011 79

Remember just a few weeks ago when a photo was found on Flickr to have been taken with a Motorola DROID HD? That phone may have just surfaced overseas in a massive gallery as ME865, but sporting an AT&T logo and looking a heck of a lot like the Atrix. ...

Kellen July 27, 2011 28

Update: We're hearing that some stores have them, some don't. Be sure to call ahead of time before heading into a store. Verizon stores have not received their microSIM 4G LTE cards yet in many locations which could make the launch of the Galaxy Tab 10.1...

Tim July 27, 2011 84

Everyone here definitely has their own opinions on what their favorite keyboard is. Whether it be Swype, FlexT9, Swiftkey, etc, each one of those has their certain niche which works for individual people. Well, TouchPal thinks you're all wrong, but it isn't...

Tim July 27, 2011 68

If you've been running CyanogenMod on your DROIDX, you'll be happy to hear that the newest of the nightlies uploaded this afternoon, is running Android 2.3.5, and is most definitely stable. Seems like just yesterday this beast was finally semi-cracked and the...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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Verizon Swapping Out Faulty Fascinates for DROIDX2, Incredible 2 and DROID Charge? (Updated)

Thursday Poll: What future spec are you most looking forward to in phones?

White Samsung Galaxy S II Headed to Europe, Anyone Interested in One?

Verizon Support: DROIDX2 Gingerbread Update Starts Rolling Out Today

AT&T and Motorola Prepping a Sequel to the Atrix with a 720p HD Screen?

Verizon Doesn’t Have MicroSIM Cards Yet, Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 4G LTE Launch Will Be Tricky

TouchPal is Releasing a New Beta, And Wants It To Be Your New Favorite Keyboard

Newest Of The DROIDX CyanogenMod Nightlies Gets Bumped to Android 2.3.5