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Video: Samsung Galaxy S II Hands-on and Quick First Look

Kellen June 23, 2011 169

Since the Samsung Galaxy S II can't seem to find its way to the states, we decided to pick up an unlocked version and give it a good run-through to decide if it can really live up to the hype that has followed it around since early 2011. We're pretty sure it'...

Kellen June 23, 2011 155

We're always looking for the next big app to show up on Android, but one of the best ways we've found is to simply ask all of our fabulous readers. In the past we've asked what your current list of tops apps is - starting this month though, we want to make it...

Kellen June 23, 2011 21

Update 2: It's already available over at Getjar. We've posted it here. So there is this weird, semi-underground notification system going on for Cut the Rope on Android, which we have all be told is coming tomorrow by a random Twitter account that appears to...

Tim June 23, 2011 33

Skyfire came out with a set of numbers today showing that smartphone users can save up to $120 a year by using data efficient apps like their browser. If you recall our post showing Verizon's data calculator, you can see that streaming video is what's going to...

Kellen June 23, 2011 126

Archos finally decided it was time to join the legitimate Android tablet game today by introducing two new Honeycomb variants of 8" and 10.1" that actually have the market installed. Before we get into the specs of these things though, let's talk about the...

Tim June 23, 2011 66

Fresh on the Android Market is pzizz - proclaimed to be the world's most advanced sleep technology, helping you take advantage of your power nap time, and also fall asleep at night much easier. Complete with a never ending array of soothing music and calm...

Kellen June 23, 2011 30

Not that this will affect any of the current Verizon users in the building, but just in case you wanted to see how much data each of your apps was using, Onavo has a beta app for you to test. This new service can apparently funnel all of your data through...

Kellen June 23, 2011 63

File this one away under gigantic rumor, but word in the component shipping world pegs Asus as preparing their first Kal-El (quad-core) Tegra 3 version of the Transformer for an October release. While our first reaction is to say that this seems highly...

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

Tim February 26, 2026 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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 169

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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Video: Samsung Galaxy S II Hands-on and Quick First Look

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Want Cut the Rope on Android? Sign Up at this Reddit Landing Page? (Updated)

Skyfire Is Looking To Save Android Users Money As Carriers Impose Tiered Data Plans

Archos Introduces Two New Inexpensive Honeycomb Tablets With OMAP4 Processors Clocked at 1.5GHz

The World’s Most Advanced Sleep Technology, Pzizz, Is Now On Android

Onavo Launches Android Beta App, Should Help Reduce the Amount of Data You Consume

Asus to Introduce Quad-Core Tegra 3 Transformer by October?