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VZ Navigator Version X Headed to Select Verizon Android Phones (Updated)

Kellen January 28, 2011 79

This interesting video popped up on Verizon's YouTube channel yesterday starring a new VZ Navigator product that they are calling Version X. No date or price was given for it, but it's definitely trying to compete with Google Maps and every other big time...

Kellen January 27, 2011 51

Motorola is preparing a "small software update" for the original DROID that will go out to a select number of users in their Feedback Network over the next day or so. The update is definitely not Gingerbread (Android 2.3) or they wouldn't be classifying it as...

Kellen January 27, 2011 127

We first reported the news that Verizon had plans for follow-up devices to its entire DROID lineup which would include the Incredible 2, DROID X2, and DROID 3. The news was exactly what we needed to hear after seeing only 1 DROID-branded phone at CES, but it...

Kellen January 27, 2011 21

Google’s Android platform manager Eric Chu had a chance to chat with the folks at the Inside Social Apps conference on Tuesday and made it very clear that they are not satisfied right now with the performance of the paid app market on Android. In fact, he...

Kellen January 27, 2011 53

This story is just too cool not to share with everyone. Do you all remember Verizon's Extreme NFL Experience contest that we wrote about back in November? You know, the one that would send 2 people to Super Bowl XLV in Dallas for 4 nights, give them round...

Kellen January 27, 2011 118

The Android 3.0 Preview SDK system dump just popped into our inbox thanks to Mr. Peter Alfonso and we thought you might like to dig around in it for a couple of minutes. The file is 64.7 MB and contains all of the apps, framework, and goodies you've seen...

Kellen January 27, 2011 59

The Netflix app has been in the works on Android for what seems like an eternity, but according to a Qualcomm rep we may actually be closer to a release than most of us had expected. Our buddy Taylor over at Android and Me had the opportunity to hit up one of...

Kellen January 27, 2011 80

We haven't talked much about Beautiful Widgets lately, but after receiving this new set of skins from reader Nicholas, we're back on the bandwagon. For those of you looking to add some extra spice to that Liberty or Gingerbread ROM of yours, these should fit...

AT&T Shuffles Entire Unlimited Plan Line-Up, Mostly for Good

Kellen March 13, 2026 80

AT&T has revamped its unlimited plan line-up this week, giving its top two plans more data while introducing a new value-...

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Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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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VZ Navigator Version X Headed to Select Verizon Android Phones (Updated)

Original DROID Update in the Works, It’s not Gingerbread

Thursday Poll: DROID Incredible 2, DROID X2 or DROID 3?

Slow Growth in Android App Sales Triggers Major Changes, Paypal VP Heads to Google

Droid Life Reader Headed to Super Bowl XLV, Wins Verizon’s Extreme NFL Experience Contest

Download: Honeycomb SDK (Android 3.0) System Dump

Netflix Android App Headed to Qualcomm Snapdragon Phones First?

Download: Curved Collection Beautiful Widgets Skins for Liberty and Gingerbread ROMs