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Skype Pours Salt on Our Wounds, Teases Thunderbolt with Video Feature

Kellen July 1, 2011 31

Thankfully we released a version of Skype with Video that will work on Thunderbolts, but that doesn't make the multiple sightings of it on Skype's website any easier to handle. Since the device is still not running Android 2.3, even though HTC told is it...

Kellen July 1, 2011 41

Google apparently has this secret Slide team somewhere deep within its realms that pumps out sharp looking apps like the one you are seeing above. Yep, it's called Pool Party and it looks like some sort of direct Color knockoff, but we can't tell because it's...

Kellen June 30, 2011 2682

So, Google+ is sort of back open (at least for now) to new members after last night's closure, but in order to join, you have to be invited by another friend through a multi-step process. Initially, you could invite friends by simply adding their email to a...

Kellen June 30, 2011 32

The Gingerbread update for the DROID2 Global was primed and ready to rock back on June 15, but for reasons we have been led to believe were due to bugs that needed to be worked out by Motorola, it was pulled. Some conspiracy theorists would argue against that...

Kellen June 30, 2011 91

Training has started for Verizon's employees on the DROID3 and well, there are absolutely zero surprises to point out. After being announced in China as the Milestone3, all of the specs you will see below were already known including its dual-core processor,...

Kellen June 30, 2011 118

Skype with Video was finally announced this morning, but the HTC Thunderbolt was unfortunately missing from its list of supported devices. Thanks to our buddy 0mie though, Tbolt owners are now semi-supported. Our devices are all running Android 2.3 (which is...

Kellen June 30, 2011 23

The timing of Path on Android couldn't have come at a better (or maybe worse) time. With the launch of Google+, it either doesn't stand a chance on Android or it could find a nice niche thanks to the idea that Google's new service has dropped upon us: ...

Tim June 30, 2011 43

The time has come for Cut the Rope, and if anyone has been playing nonstop like I have, then this is just a plain necessity. For only $1 on the Android Market, you can now feed the ever so cute Om Nom with no advertisements. The only downfall so far, is that...

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

Tim February 26, 2026 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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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Skype Pours Salt on Our Wounds, Teases Thunderbolt with Video Feature

Pool Party Released by Google’s Slide Team, Another Private Beta You Can’t Join

Tip: How to Invite Friends to Google+

DROID2 Global Gingerbread Available “Soon After” DROID3 Launches

DROID3 Specs Revealed in Training Document, Nothing New to Report

Download: New Skype for HTC Thunderbolt with Working Video, Other 2.3 Devices Too

Path Makes Its Way to Android

Cut The Rope Lands On Android Market For $.99 And No Ads