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The Story of the Original DROID: How a Single Phone Helped Save Three Companies

Kellen April 20, 2011 169

Last Thursday, Wired put out an article that walked through the story of how Android has exploded onto the mobile scene. It talked Andy Rubin and the endless battles with Steve Jobs and Apple, but what really stood out to us, was the section that focused...

Kellen April 20, 2011 41

If you a part of the Swiftkey beta program, then you are likely already enjoying a new update that just went live this morning for both phone and tablet. What was included, you ask? A new Personalization service tops the list and allows one of our favorite...

Kellen April 20, 2011 32

After surviving the firestorm of bad press that accompanied news of Skype's lack of protection over your personal information, the company has reached out to make sure that all of our readers know that their info is now secure. An update has been released to...

Kellen April 19, 2011 82

This DROID Bionic cancellation situation just keeps getting more interesting by the minute. First it was a Motorola spokesperson this morning talking about "enhancements", and now @Motorola has decided to insert itself into the fold with a whole barrage of...

Kellen April 19, 2011 29

Get your Twitter clients ready for a new DROID contest courtesy of our friends behind the @DroidLanding account. After almost 5 months of silence, they just sent a tweet which we're assuming is hinting at some DROID Charge or Incredible 2 goodness. Both...

Kellen April 19, 2011 160

We're now almost 2 full months into the life of the Motorola XOOM, and while the device has been a pleasure to use for some, I'm starting to hear from users who were not so pleased and actually returned theirs. It just makes me wonder if this tablet arena is...

Kellen April 19, 2011 22

So Verizon, where'd the camera button go on that DROIDX in your new commercial? That wouldn't be a DROIDX2, would it? As many of you know, it's long been rumored that the new DROIDX2 would lack a physical camera button since the on-screen one does a fine job...

Kellen April 19, 2011 73

Verizon tweeted yesterday that it would be flipping the switch on a "mess" of new 4G LTE cities come Thursday, which we were hoping meant anywhere from 20-50 cities, but boy were we off. Well, so far. Big Red dumped a slew of early press releases over the...

Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 73

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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 73

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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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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The Story of the Original DROID: How a Single Phone Helped Save Three Companies

Swiftkey Releases New Betas for Tablet and Phone, Personalization Options Learn From Your Life

Skype on Android Updated: Security Vulnerabilities Fixed, 3G Calling Tossed In

Motorola Assures Everyone Through Twitter that the DROID Bionic is Not “Cancelled”

New DROID Contest in the Works from @DroidLanding? Account Reactivates Itself

Tuesday Poll: Are you still interested in a tablet?

Verizon’s NFL Mobile App Will Cover 2011 Draft, is that a DROIDX2 in the Commercial for it?

Verizon’s “Mess” of New 4G LTE Cities are…