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Thunderbolt Dummy Units Arrive in Stores Showing 2/14 Date

Kellen February 8, 2011 103

According to some of our VZW friends, the Thunderbolt has been bumped from its 2/14 launch date, but that hasn't stopped all of their marketing materials from arriving stores. All TBolt related materials including dummy units were supposed to be on hand this...

Kellen February 8, 2011 84

Uh oh. Has the HTC Thunderbolt been delayed? According to this news we just received from some friends of ours, it has. The really troubling part is the "No ETA at this time" note, but we're hoping it won't be delayed for long especially with all of the...

Kellen February 8, 2011 23

Priority Inbox in Gmail is nothing new to Android users since it was introduced into the native app back in December, but for some reason if that app were to ever go down, you'll have peace of mind knowing that the browser version is equally as good. Simply...

Kellen February 8, 2011 40

Come on Verizon...We know that Best Buy is the "exclusive" retailer of the Thunderbolt and that Amazon is ready to ship these at some ridiculously low price starting February 14th, so can we do this? We've seen the teaser in Spanish and know that you have an...

Matt Demers February 8, 2011 69

I've been running into a certain phone-related problem with alarming frequency lately: I come home from class and throw all my gear down in a pile at the foot of my bed. As a result, my phone remains hidden in my jacket's pocket or inside my bag, and I will...

Kellen February 7, 2011 49

Starting February 15th, Last.fm will no longer be a free service for Android and iOS users. The app will become ad-free, but you'll be required to pay for a monthly subscription if you are in the US and plan to continue using it. They are offering up long-...

Kellen February 7, 2011 114

Well we're getting closer to an official launch for the HTC Thunderbolt. Best Buy just announced that they are the exclusive retail partner for the device, but forgot to mention the most important thing...an actual date. They did toss out a "launch in mid-...

Kellen February 7, 2011 46

Another Best Buy store has mentioned February 14th as the official date for the HTC Thunderbolt, but Verizon still remains silent. In the tweet you are seeing above, a New Jersey BBY is reminding folks that they can come into stores now to pre-order and...

Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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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Thunderbolt Dummy Units Arrive in Stores Showing 2/14 Date

Thunderbolt Launch Delayed by Verizon, 4G Mobile Hotspot as Well?

Mobile Gmail Receives Priority Inbox Support

Ooh! HTC Thunderbolt Launching on the 14th According to Amazon (Updated)

How to use your desktop as a SMS workstation [without Google Voice]

Last.fm No Longer Free Starting February 15th, Offers Users FREE 3-month Subscription

Best Buy Announces Retail Exclusivity with HTC Thunderbolt, Forgets Launch Date

Best Buy Tweets the 14th for the Thunderbolt, Verizon Remains Silent