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Android 2.3.5 is Up Next for Phones? Will Enable NFC Secure Element for Google Wallet

Kellen July 7, 2011 49

Yesterday, news broke suggesting that the Samsung Nexus S 4G on Sprint would be receiving an update to GRJ90 which would activate the secure element in its NFC chip to allow Google Wallet to work. We're now under the impression that this update will also bump...

Tim July 7, 2011 16

Back in March, Comcast released the Xfinity app for Android smartphones, but weren't delivering for Honeycomb tablets. Thankfully today, they have updated the app for all of the Honeycomb and Gingerbread users who have been missing it. You can now stay up to...

Kellen July 7, 2011 80

Interesting email, right? Thanks to one of our readers, we now know that Verizon didn't completely ax 1-year contracts on April 17 and is instead using them for special occasions and circumstances. That special circumstance in this situation has to do with...

Tim July 7, 2011 163

This is it everyone, the biggest question surrounding every new Android release it seems - and it's not favorable. The Motorola Forum Manager has just announced that the DROID3 bootloader is locked, just like most previous Motorola devices. This unfortunately...

Tim July 7, 2011 59

Motorola Mobility acquired ZumoCast, a cloud streaming system of sorts, back in December of last year in order to boost their MotoBlur product. We had yet to see this service implemented into any of their devices - well, until now. The DROID3 which just came...

Kellen July 7, 2011 29

As far as we knew, you were only able to pre-order the Toshiba Thrive from retailers, but somehow Newegg managed to get a few and put them up for sale early. They currently have the 16GB model available for $479 and the 8GB model available for $429 - as far...

Kellen July 7, 2011 141

There was a whole bunch of Regulatory Charge talk going on around these parts over the last week or so, and we've got some additional information on it today to pass along to those of you looking to exit your VZW contract. If you need to catch up on this...

Kellen July 7, 2011 33

If you were looking to get into the next big thing in Android tower defense games, you'll want to head straight over to the Amazon Appstore today and grab this new goodie called Fieldrunners HD. It's free for the next 24 hours, but will go up to $2.99...

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

Kellen February 26, 2026 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 33

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 33

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 33

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 33

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 2.3.5 is Up Next for Phones? Will Enable NFC Secure Element for Google Wallet

Comcast Updates Xfinity TV, Now With Honeycomb And Gingerbread Optimization

Verizon Offers 1-Year Contracts to Out-of-Contract Customers?

DROID3 Is Released With A Locked Bootloader According To Motorola Forum Manager

Toshiba Thrive 16GB and 8GB Units Already Available at Newegg?

Verizon Ups Regulatory Charge $0.03, Will Pay Difference for Life of Contract Instead of Waiving ETF

Fieldrunners HD Available from Amazon Today for Free, A Tower Defense Game with Stunning Graphics