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FlexT9 Keyboard is FREE Today From Amazon, You Better Get This One

Kellen May 14, 2011 100

FlexT9 on Android is free today (normally $4.99) from the Amazon Appstore and we're definitely recommending that you go grab it. While it make look a little i*hone-ish, it might be one of the best keyboards you'll ever use. Not only is it easy to type on, it...

Kellen May 14, 2011 119

The Motorola DROID3 just popped up over at benchmarking site Nenamark and let slip a couple of details we had yet to fully confirm. With a PowerVR SGX 540 GPU inside, we can basically throw out the idea that it will be powered by a Tegra 2 and instead assume...

Kellen May 14, 2011 33

The DROID Charge is finally back on sale, people. If you planned on picking one up today, just know that when you boot it up for the first time, there will likely be an update waiting for you just like you are seeing above. The update is ED2, is 5.2MB and...

Kellen May 13, 2011 44

So Bang Bang Racing THD just hit the Android Market for Tegra device and I was going to toss together a quick video of it in action, but I'm officially the worst player you'll ever see. Rather than be embarrassed on a Friday night, I decided to instead just...

Kellen May 13, 2011 26

One of the the great things about this week's Google I/O was the chance we had to meet app developers and also to see what new things they have planned for the near future. BuddyTV is one that stood out for a number of reasons (and we'll get into them all),...

Kellen May 13, 2011 82

Verizon just sent out a sneaky little tweet a few minutes ago, letting us know that we will be seeing new 4G LTE cities very "soon." Of course, they made no mention of what those cities are or when we will see them, but I can tell you that my Thunderbolt and...

Kellen May 13, 2011 59

If you can't wait until tomorrow, then feel free to head into a Verizon store today and pick up a DROID Charge. This news just buzzed through the wire to those up top and should be filtering down to sales reps within the hour. Just make sure you have $300...

Kellen May 13, 2011 54

This is most definitely the accessory for the HTC Thunderbolt that I have been impatiently waiting for. I want to see what all the wireless charging (Qi) goodness is all about, but for whatever reason the battery cover for the Thunderbolt has remained...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 54

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 54

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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

Tim February 26, 2026 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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 54

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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 100

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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FlexT9 Keyboard is FREE Today From Amazon, You Better Get This One

DROID3 Benchmarked, Looking Like Dual-core OMAP and qHD Screen

DROID Charge Receives First Update to Version ED2, Stops Media Hub 3G Downloads

Bang Bang Racing THD Now Available on Android in the TegraZone

BuddyTV Headed to Android This June, Your Device is About to Tell You What to Watch and When

Verizon Readies Another Batch of New 4G LTE Cities

Verizon Stores Have Been OK’d to Sell DROID Charge Today

Wireless Charging Battery Cover for HTC Thunderbolt Hits FCC