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Dolphin HD 5 to be Demoed at Google IO, Sign Up to Beta Test it!

Kellen May 9, 2011 22

Our friends behind the ever-popular Dolphin Browser HD are getting ready to show off their new HD V5.0 at Google I/O this week and asked us if we thought our readers would be interested in beta testing it. Of course our answer was "Yes!" as we know how much...

Kellen May 8, 2011 31

Been a while since we've featured an Amazon "App of the Day", but since today's is Wave Launcher and is an app that we covered back when it first launched, we couldn't pass it up. So is there anything new that you need to know about? Probably more than I can...

Kellen May 8, 2011 47

Seems like so long ago that we received an update to ADW EX, but I think you'll be very pleased after seeing the goodies that Ander has packed into this latest verison. First off, he completely re-did the app drawers to improve memory usage and to make them...

Kellen May 8, 2011 17

Power Control Plus is easily one of the more "worth it" apps I've ever purchased on Android. You can set up toggles for some 30 different settings and drop those into a widget that is customizable in more ways than I can even count. With this latest update,...

Kellen May 6, 2011 62

We're not sure why Verizon hasn't released a working version of the My Verizon app for the HTC Thunderbolt and other 4G LTE devices yet, but we thought we'd point out a link to the official one that does work so that you can all relax a little and keep track...

Kellen May 6, 2011 90

Google I/O 2011 kicks off next Tuesday and we're expecting to see some magic. There are rumors of Google's new music service finally kicking off, the possibility a new version of Honeycomb (3.1), and maybe even the next big thing, Ice Cream Sandwich. We'll...

Kellen May 6, 2011 12

We had yet to find out what the theme of the new Angry Birds Rio update for next week would be, but thanks to a preview video uploaded to Rovio's Youtube account today, we get a full 48 second look. Beach Volley is the title, and as you can see is set on a...

Kellen May 6, 2011 23

Anyone needed a last minute Mother's Day gift? The brand new DROID Incredible 2 by HTC is available at Amazon for $79 if you sign a new 2-year contract. I'd call that more than a steal, especially knowing that it'll cost you $199 if you walk into a Verizon...

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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Dolphin HD 5 to be Demoed at Google IO, Sign Up to Beta Test it!

Wave Launcher is FREE Today from Amazon

ADW EX Updated with Infinite Looping, New Screen Transitions, and Experimental Honeycomb Support

Power Control Plus Updated, Allows for Notification Bar Toggles on Honeycomb

Download: My Verizon App for HTC Thunderbolt, The Official One That Works

Friday Poll: What do you want to see next week at Google I/O?

New Angry Birds Rio Beach Volley Episode Gets Previewed

DROID Incredible 2 Drops to $79 at Amazon