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Are 4G LTE Versions of the HTC Merge and Incredible 2 in the Works or at Least Being Tested?

Kellen February 28, 2011 57

The HTC Merge was re-introduced last week as a 3G CDMA world phone, but after disappearing just as it was supposed to launch in late 2010, rumors popped up that it had been delayed while they dropped a 4G radio into it. But without a mention in the press...

Kellen February 28, 2011 134

In approximately 90 days (according to our information), the 4G LTE upgrade for the Motorola XOOM will be ready and that means you'll need to send your device in. In order to make sure that process goes as smoothly as possible, Verizon has posted up...

Kellen February 28, 2011 197

News over the weekend was filled with new HTC Thunderbolt rumors including one claim that the device was really struggling with battery life. A firmware fix was to be released "soon" that would hopefully address the battery/radio problem, and guess what? Our...

Kellen February 28, 2011 32

Hey look! It's a cute little Samsung Gem and it just showed up in a Verizon store. This device made its first appearance long ago (like September) and many just assumed that it had been completely cancelled by now. Well, I guess it's back and ready for...

Kellen February 27, 2011 71

Well, that sure didn't take long. The Motorola XOOM has been overclocked to 1.5GHz, is apparently pretty stable at that speed, and is pumping out some of the most impressive benchmarks we've ever seen on a tablet or really any device for that matter. And...

Kellen February 27, 2011 211

Another wonderful weekend for the HTC Thunderbolt, eh? Let's see if we can sort of summarize everything that just happened in a couple of quick paragraphs since writing about it has become more of a chore than anything. After all, this device is quickly...

Kellen February 26, 2011 107

The HTC Incredible 2 and Merge made a new appearance yesterday in a Verizon internal system leading us to believe that both products could be just weeks away from a release. The Merge was just officially announced yesterday, but the Inc2 is still supposed to...

Kellen February 25, 2011 45

The iFixit crew wasted no time tearing into the Motorola XOOM and confirming that it indeed sports a Tegra 2 along with every other listed spec, but that's not the story here. When we broke news that the the 4G LTE upgrade for the XOOM would take...

Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 45

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 45

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 45

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 45

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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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Are 4G LTE Versions of the HTC Merge and Incredible 2 in the Works or at Least Being Tested?

Motorola XOOM 4G LTE Upgrade Instructions from Verizon

New Thunderbolt Software Fix Released, Device is Ready to Go?

Samsung Gem Showing Up at Verizon Stores

Motorola XOOM Overclocked to 1.5GHz, You Need to Check Out These Benchmarks

HTC Thunderbolt Ads Removed from YouTube, New $699 Price, and Delays Now Due to Short Battery Life?

Incredible 2 and Merge Pop Up in Verizon System

Motorola XOOM Torn Apart, 4G LTE Upgrade Should Be Super Simple?