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Google I/O Day 1 Keynote Video Now Available

Kellen May 11, 2011 11

If you didn't have a chance to watch the live stream of Google I/O's day 1 keynote or follow our live blog, then let me just tell you what you missed. Ice Cream Sandwich. Android 3.1. Updates coming to phones a heck of a lot faster. Movies in the market. ...

Kellen May 10, 2011 38

Here is the download link for the Android 3.1 update. [HMJ37] We don't have instructions for flashing yet, but you may as well grab the file now. We'll try to get on Koush tonight at the I/O party and see if he can hook something up. Stay tuned... Huge...

Kellen May 10, 2011 58

Not that this comes as a surprise to anyone, but the Google team announced today that the next edition of Android will indeed be called Ice Cream Sandwich. No word on what the numbering scheme may be, but the excitement here is really the fact that they are...

Kellen May 10, 2011 43

We couldn't possibly just leave you hanging with a simple unboxing of the limited edition Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 that we just received at Google I/O, so we took it for a quick spin in a "hands-on" video. You might be surprised to find out our thoughts on how...

Kellen May 10, 2011 50

Well look at that - the first pics of the Motorola XOOM running Android 3.1. The update is indeed rolling out now and as expected, brings goodies like resizable widgets which you can see one one of our readers' devices just after the jump. Cheers @...

Kellen May 10, 2011 35

The next version of Honeycomb (Android 3.1) was announced at I/O and was supposed to start rolling out to Verizon Motorola XOOM devices immediately. We had yet to hear of anyone who had received the update and started to question whether or not today was...

Kellen May 10, 2011 25

Today's Google I/O keynote was filled all sorts of good news, but they really took some major steps towards turning our Android devices into media beasts. They launched a new Movies section in the Market which allows you to rent them for as little as $1.99...

Kellen May 10, 2011 29

Google announced during the day 1 keynote at I/O that Honeycomb (Android 3.1) is ready and should start rolling out to the Verizon Motorola XOOM some time today or at least in the next couple of days. This is clearly the update that was pulled back at the end...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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Google I/O Day 1 Keynote Video Now Available

Download: Motorola XOOM HMJ37 Android 3.1 Update

Ice Cream Sandwich is Now Official, Headed to Handsets in Q4 of this Year

Video: Quick Hands-on with the Limited Edition Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from Google I/O

Motorola XOOM Android 3.1 Updates Arriving, First Pics!

Confirmed from Verizon: XOOM Update to Android 3.1 Will Begin Rolling Out Today

Movies Added to Android Market Lineup, Rent for as Little as $1.99

Android 3.1 Honeycomb Announced, Headed to Verizon XOOM Starting Today