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Best Buy Ad Outs DROID Bionic, Listed as an “Unstoppable Machine”

Kellen July 6, 2011 165

We're getting close, folks. The DROID Bionic has eluded us all for 7 months, but we now know that retailers like Best Buy are finally starting to gear up for it thanks to the document received by the crew at This is my next. While we aren't seeing a whole...

Kellen July 6, 2011 16

Spotify is officially on its way to the U.S. The music service that has taken a large chunk of Europe by storm might have finally received enough clearance by record labels here in the states to launch. For those not familiar, Spotify allows you to pick...

Kellen July 6, 2011 54

We had heard rumors back in early June that Google Maps could be receiving offline navigation support and now appears as if they at least slipped in a piece of it into the latest 5.7 update without a mention. If you head into Labs (Menu>More>Labs)...

Kellen July 6, 2011 26

Just when you thought that Google Maps couldn't possibly get any better, an update is released that introduces a new type of navigation - for public transit. In version 5.7 of GMaps, you can get turn-by-turn (stop-by-stop) directions that will use buses,...

Kellen July 6, 2011 60

It's been a rocky road for the Motorola XOOM, the world's first ever Honeycomb tablet. A device that was the talk of the tech world back in January has almost been forgotten about as rumored sales numbers have not even come close to expectations. With...

Kellen July 6, 2011 36

Yes, the DROIDX2 still has a locked bootloader that will likely never be cracked unless something magical happens, like say a dev build leaks out (just like with the Atrix) or Motorola decides to become customer-friendly. Until then though, we'll all be...

Kellen July 5, 2011 42

Since root and S-OFF have been achieved on the DROID Incredible 2, we're starting to see the first batch of ROMs appear for it which includes CM7 and MIUI. As the two most popular on the planet (arguably), this should be taken as a good sign that the...

Kellen July 5, 2011 205

The DROID Bionic could be here in just a matter of weeks (potentially August 4), which has us wondering if it is still the device of your dreams? There are rumors of it having an unlocked bootloader, but we likely won't know for sure until it finally arrives...

AT&T Shuffles Entire Unlimited Plan Line-Up, Mostly for Good

Kellen March 13, 2026 205

AT&T has revamped its unlimited plan line-up this week, giving its top two plans more data while introducing a new value-...

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Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 205

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 205

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 205

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 205

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 205

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 205

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 205

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 165

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 165

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 165

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 165

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 165

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 165

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 165

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 165

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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Best Buy Ad Outs DROID Bionic, Listed as an “Unstoppable Machine”

Spotify Officially on its Way to the US, Sign Up Now

Tip: Map Downloads Also Added to Latest Google Maps Update for Offline Viewing

Google Maps Introduces Transit Navigation to 400+ Cities

Motorola XOOM WiFi Prices Slashed Everywhere, Time to Expect Something New?

DROIDX2 Sees First Custom Recovery, Now We Wait for ROMs

DROID Incredible 2 Gets Treated to CM7 and MIUI

Tuesday Poll: Is the DROID Bionic Still the Device to Have?