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Tip: XOOM Won’t Turn On? Stuck With a Black Screen? Try this Quick Trick

Kellen May 2, 2011 293

Since I've helped out a dozen or so people now that have run into a Motorola XOOM that either won't turn on or is stuck at a black screen, it's time to drop the fix as a tip on the site so that more people can find it. And we're not sure exactly why some...

Kellen May 2, 2011 10

I'll be the first to admit that I've never used Google Shopper, but after seeing this new update that includes a shiny new UI, I'm starting to think about it. QR and magazine scanning were added, some bugs were fixed, and filtering has become much cleaner. +...

Kellen May 2, 2011 16

Another Angry Birds update is on the way, this time for the Rio edition. Since it's May now, the new set of levels will be made available just as the game hinted towards back at release. No idea what the theme will focus on, but going off of the previous two...

Kellen May 2, 2011 31

The HTC Flyer has been available on pre-sale since April 24 in Best Buy stores, but as of this weekend, also became available online for $499. We still have no word on an actual release date, but its new landing page does offer up at estimated arrival date of...

Kellen May 2, 2011 29

It's no secret that the next version of Android will utilize the same naming convention as all previous versions and will undoubtedly start with an "I". It's also become pretty obvious that they have gone the semi-obvious route and chosen a variation of the...

Kellen May 2, 2011 148

We've been playing around with the DROID Charge for almost 6 days now and had to point out one thing in particular before we jump into our full review: the battery life is ridiculously good. One of the major problems we all had (some still have) with the HTC...

Kellen May 2, 2011 48

The Asus Transformer went on-sale briefly last week through online retailers, but as many of you know by now, was sold out within minutes. There were rumors of component shortages, and according to new sources, those same shortages could plague this tablet's...

Kellen May 2, 2011 26

Best Buy cellebrite systems have updated and now include the DROID3 (XT862) and DROIDX2 (MB870), leading us to believe that we're a matter of weeks away from a release of at least one of these phones. The current rumor-wire has the DX2 launching some time in...

2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 26

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 26

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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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 26

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 293

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 293

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 293

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 293

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 293

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 293

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 293

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 293

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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Tip: XOOM Won’t Turn On? Stuck With a Black Screen? Try this Quick Trick

Google Shopper Receives New UI and QR Scanning through Update

Angry Birds Rio Update Lands Next Week

HTC Flyer Online Pre-sale Begins, Shipping May 22?

Next Version of Android Almost Confirmed to be Ice Cream Sandwich

DROID Charge Crushes the Thunderbolt on Battery Life

Asus Only Shipping 10,000 Transformers Per Month Due to Shortages, Should be 300,000

DROID3 and DROIDX2 Pop Up in Best Buy System, Model Numbers Confirmed