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Netflix Separates Streaming and In-mail Plans

Kellen July 12, 2011 171

This isn't 100% Android-related, but in a round about way, it definitely does affect many of us who use our devices to stream Netflix content. So here is the news - Netflix is splitting up their in-mail and streaming plans which you used to be able to get in...

Kellen July 12, 2011 38

This is our second "it's about damn time" XOOM story today... As all of the owners of the Motorola XOOM 3G know, we were supposed to have received an upgrade to 4G LTE back in May - of course, that never happened. After delays by Moto due to who-knows-what,...

Kellen July 12, 2011 82

Yep, the Motorola XOOM Android 3.2 update that we just showed you the first pictures of, will indeed enable SD card support. It's about damn time, right? Apologies for the blurry picture, but you can clearly see that there is new option under phone storage...

Kellen July 12, 2011 75

Last week, a Google employee sent out a message through their support forums suggesting that Android 3.2 could be headed to the Motorola XOOM in just a matter of days - it's looking like today might be the day. We've heard from a couple of readers now that...

Kellen July 12, 2011 318

Update: Our 5 winners have been picked - invites sent! Pool Party is this semi-secret group photo sharing service for Android that is sort of like Google+ in that users can only join if they are invited by someone who is already in the program. It also...

Kellen July 12, 2011 18

Who's ready to lifecast!? Err...maybe not? If you wanted to though, you could on your Honeycomb tablet now thanks to Ustream. A shiny new update just popped into the market for the video hoarders in the building to gobble up. The new tablet-optimized...

Kellen July 12, 2011 13

I'm not exactly sure how popular of an app Google Shopper is, but Google is certainly doing its best to make sure you at least give it a quick glance to see if it can help save you money. The app received a pretty polished update today which includes its...

Kellen July 11, 2011 102

Hopefully our DROID Incredible 2 readers have all had a chance to pull the Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) update, because it just added some really nice new features to an already-impressive device. You get a lot of the standard 2.3 goodies which make any...

Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 102

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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 102

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 171

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 171

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 171

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 171

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 171

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 171

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 171

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 171

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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Netflix Separates Streaming and In-mail Plans

4G LTE Upgrade for Motorola XOOM Receives FCC Approval

Android 3.2 Update for XOOM Will Finally Add SD Card Support to U.S. XOOMs

Android 3.2 Update for Motorola XOOM Rolling Out Now in Small Batches, Build Number HTJ85B

Who Wants a Pool Party Invite? (Updated)

Ustream Receives Honeycomb Support, Lifecast the Night Away

Google Shopper Updated to Version 2.0, Now Includes Google Offers Deals

DROID Incredible 2 Gingerbread First Look: Toggles, New Dock App and More