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Tip: Switch the Honeycomb Emulator from Tablet to Phone Mode

Kellen February 23, 2011 32

I just want to start this off by reminding everyone that Honeycomb is never coming to your smartphone, at least not officially. Even after you read this post and play with a half-baked version that looks like it was made for a phone, know that Google has...

Kellen February 23, 2011 34

Just a couple of hours ago we were talking about the gold Motorola XOOMs that would be going out to Oscar nominees this Sunday and now Moto is giving two people the chance to win one as well. They just announced the simplest contest on Twitter and I highly...

Kellen February 23, 2011 31

A set of 9 beautiful wallpapers were pulled out of the new Honeycomb SDK last night for everyone to enjoy on their small-screened devices. All are hi-res and at a resolution that should fit on most phones from what we can tell. Can't think of a better way to...

Kellen February 23, 2011 63

If you are living the luxurious life of a Hollywood celebrity and are headed to the Oscars, then feast your eyes on the gold masterpiece pictured above because that will be resting comfortably in your Prada bag come Sunday. Word on the tech streets suggests...

Kellen February 22, 2011 149

With news breaking this afternoon that the Motorola XOOM's bootloader will be unlockable, we seem to be seeing a change in attitude towards the device on Twitter and through comments. Does this news mean that more of you are inclined to pick up the device...

Kellen February 22, 2011 48

You are no longer stuck with that janky Android 3.0 preview SDK as of about 10 minutes ago. The full Honeycomb SDK and tools are now available for developers to get cracking on. Just in time for Thursday's Motorola XOOM launch. Oh, and did you hear that the...

Kellen February 22, 2011 119

According to the "official" Motorola Twitter account, the XOOM will come packed with a "unlockable/relockable bootloader" that gives developers access to hardware for development. Yes, you are reading that correctly. I'm actually speechless right now...what...

Kellen February 22, 2011 29

The kind folks at Slacker reached out to see if we would be interested in hooking up readers with a few 3-month subscriptions to their Plus service, and you know we never turn down an opportunity to feed you guys some free stuff. For those of you not familiar...

Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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: Switch the Honeycomb Emulator from Tablet to Phone Mode

Contest: Motorola Giving Away Two Gold XOOMs on Twitter

Download: Honeycomb Wallpapers from the Full SDK

Motorola Handing Out Gold XOOMs at the Oscars

Tuesday Poll: Unlocked Bootloader Change Your Opinion of the Motorola XOOM?

Full Android 3.0 Honeycomb SDK is Now Available!

Motorola: XOOM Will Have Unlockable/Relockable Bootloader for “Development” (Updated)

Contest: Win a 3-month Slacker Radio Plus Subscription!