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Evolution of DROID: Original DROID vs. DROID2 vs. DROID2 Global vs. DROID3

Kellen July 1, 2011 87

We just received confirmation that the DROID3 will launch July 7 for direct fill orders and hit stores on the 14, but wanted to also pass along this chart that shows the evolution of the slide-out DROID brand starting all the way back with the OG. Pretty...

Kellen July 1, 2011 125

Well, we told you long ago that the DROID3 was launching on July 7 and just had it confirmed through our friends at Verizon. The device will be available via direct fill next Thursday followed by a mass store rollout on July 14 as a Big Red exclusive. ...

Tim July 1, 2011 31

This week brought the introduction of Google+, a service which is sure to give Facebook (have you "liked" us yet?) a nice run for its money. Has everyone gotten their invites? We even told you how you might be in luck if you're trying to exit your Verizon...

Tim July 1, 2011 42

We just received a handful of pics showing that Verizon stores are now starting to receive their DROID3 accessories for an upcoming release. We got all the classic snap-on cases, and screen covers. The only thing that seems to be lacking from all these DROID3...

Tim July 1, 2011 37

Cincinnati Bell is releasing Froyo for their XT720 Motorola Milestone, and what else are they giving customers? Superuser Permissions. Doesn't look like they have an actual OTA program going, so they're having users follow some mildly complex PC instructions...

Tim July 1, 2011 15

Frequent fliers who bring along their Honeycomb tablets for trips may now rejoice as FlightTrack has just released a Honeycomb optimized version in the Android Market. You can still look up flights, track em', and even find yourself less stressed at the...

Kellen July 1, 2011 86

That phone in the middle sure looks pretty with Gingerbread (Android 2.3) on it, doesn't it? Unfortunately it's just a Photoshop job and something that will more than likely never happen officially to our favorite device of all time. It's too bad really, but...

Kellen July 1, 2011 28

Yesterday, eBay tossed out the Motorola XOOM WiFi 32GB for $499 and are back again with two additional Android tablets on the cheap. You can pick up the brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for as little as $444.99 or the Nook Color (which has a ridiculously...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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 87

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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Evolution of DROID: Original DROID vs. DROID2 vs. DROID2 Global vs. DROID3

Exclusive: DROID3 Launching July 7 Via Direct Fill, Hits All Stores July 14

This Week In The Life Of DROID: 7/1/11

DROID3 Accessories Start Hitting Verizon Shelves, Release Imminent

Cincinnati Bell Releases Froyo, And Needs You To Root Your Milestone

FlightTrack Releases Honeycomb Version To Android Market

Oh Google+, the Original DROID Doesn’t Have Official Gingerbread

Both Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Nook Make Today’s eBay Tablet Deals