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Android Market Adds Graph of App Install Trends, Boy Has It Grown Into Something Special

Kellen July 25, 2011 56

The Android Market has come so far in such a short amount of time; it's really pretty remarkable. We now have a web-based version that includes featured apps, charts to help you find others, compatibility lists, a full-on ratings scale, and app pages with...

Kellen July 25, 2011 369

All talk around these parts has been about the DROID Bionic lately, since well, it was announced almost 8 months ago and was supposed to be the device to change the Verizon world. Since Motorola and Verizon can't seem to get it to work properly with 4G LTE...

Tim July 25, 2011 20

We'll be getting another time killer for Android devices this Friday, with the release of The Marbians. Are you ready to help these poor little crash landed aliens encased in marbles(?) get back home on their distant planet? Definitely looks like a fun premise...

Kellen July 25, 2011 135

Verizon's Cellebrite systems have been updated to reflect the existence of the newest version of the DROID Bionic that you have all been waiting for. As you can see from the shot above, we have both the old (XT865) and new version (XT875) listed now which...

Kellen July 25, 2011 24

We reported earlier today that the Verizon version of the Motorola XOOM had dropped to $499 on 2-year contract, but from the shot of a store's pricing slip, we can see that the deal may be even sweeter. The full retail price (in stores at least, online is...

Kellen July 25, 2011 106

Developer barczakmark took it upon himself to create a DROID Bionic boot animation while we all wait impatiently for Motorola and Verizon to release the actual device. He patched together this rendition after seeing all of the leaked blurry cam photos that...

Kellen July 25, 2011 35

The DROID Incredible 2 update that we reported on over the weekend is now available to non-rooted stock users. The update can be pulled by simply going into Menu>Settings>Software update>Check new. It's nothing like the Gingerbread (Android 2.3)...

Kellen July 25, 2011 37

Our friends at Verizon notified us over the weekend that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 4G LTE was launching this Thursday, so to see the Motorola XOOM (without 4G) dropping in price to $499 (on-contract) just days before is not a surprise. In fact, we just looked...

2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 37

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 37

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 37

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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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Android Market Adds Graph of App Install Trends, Boy Has It Grown Into Something Special

If the DROID Bionic Ends Up Being Verizon’s Version of the Motorola Photon 4G, Will You Be Disappointed?

Help “The Marbians” Get Back To Their Planet In The Newest Game For Android

New DROID Bionic XT875 Lands in Verizon Cellebrite, Launch Date is Completely Up in the Air at This Point

Motorola XOOM 3G Price Drop Gets Even Better, Full Retail Lowered to $599

DROID Bionic Boot Animation Reconstructed Through Leaked Images, Available to All of You

DROID Incredible 2 Minor Update Rolling Out Now

Motorola XOOM 3G Version Drops to $499 Just Days Before the Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE Launches