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Samsung Hosting Galaxy Tab 10.1 Software Event August 3, TouchWizUX Update Highlighted

Kellen July 27, 2011 8

If you own a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, then you'll want to pay close attention to August 3. Why? Well, an event in NYC has been scheduled to show off a "major software update" for the device - TouchWizUX to be exact. No word yet if this update will also...

Kellen July 27, 2011 158

Pardon me while I pick my jaw up off the floor to attempt to write this post. What you are looking at, is a (unconfirmed) benchmark for the HTC Vigor that could be headed to Verizon. If what we are seeing is to be believed, the device (ADR6425LVW) will run...

Kellen July 27, 2011 40

A tech analyst excited all of us yesterday when he predicted that the Samsung Galaxy S II could land on Verizon before any other carrier. With Sprint's version now passing through the FCC though, are we still willing to make any bets on that? We definitely...

Kellen July 27, 2011 314

Please ignore all references made to a release of the DROID Bionic on August 4 over the last day or three. If it shows up miraculously next Thursday, then by all means that's awesome - we just won't be putting our money on it or talking about that day unless...

Kellen July 26, 2011 88

I know, I know, another DROID Bionic rumor to finish off a day. With most of these turning out to be extremely questionable, we almost feel like it's the HTC Thunderbolt fiasco all over again. This time though, it's Best Buy at the podium, showing off an 8/...

Kellen July 26, 2011 216

Our buddy Pete Alfonso continues to work his magic to make the original DROID one of the most current Android devices on the planet. Today, he's releasing Android 2.3.5 through DL so that OG owners can have it before almost any other smartphone. There aren't...

Kellen July 26, 2011 86

The soak test for the DROIDX2 and its Gingerbread (Android 2.3) update started at the end of last week, so seeing the official documents for it on Verizon's site today should mean that it passed. It's also looking like the DX2 will receive the same version of...

Kellen July 26, 2011 101

We just received word that Motorola XOOM 3G owners could will see an email from either Moto or Verizon today with details about their 4G LTE upgrade. According to our source, the email will inform them that the upgrade will not happen until September (...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 101

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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Samsung Hosting Galaxy Tab 10.1 Software Event August 3, TouchWizUX Update Highlighted

HTC Vigor Benchmark Spotted, Headed to Verizon with 1.5GHz Dual-core Processor and 720p HD Display?

Galaxy S II for Sprint Hits FCC with WiMAX, Device Sales Pass 5 Million Globally

DROID Bionic Poses for New Photo, More Than Likely Headed for “Early September” Launch

Best Buy Expecting DROID Bionic Cases to Arrive by August 20?

Android 2.3.5 Released for the Original DROID by Peter Alfonso

DROIDX2 Gingerbread Update Appears to Be Ready, Newest Version of Blur Included

Confirmed: XOOM 4G LTE Upgrade Available in September, Emails to Customers Rolling Out Today (Updated) (Again With Email)