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Rope Rescue for Android, The Perfect Mix of Cut the Rope and Angry Birds

Tim October 30, 2012 1

Why didn't I think of this? From Untame Games, comes a game called Rope Rescue that matches the cuteness of the Angry Birds characters and combines it with the brain-busting puzzle-like fun of Cut the Rope. You're given a single bird whose mission is to set...

Kellen October 30, 2012 92

Hey, look! It's the Android 4.2 keyboard pulled from a Nexus 4 dump! It's probably an early build, hence the ugly white and blue floating word prediction, which is unlike the subtle floating word prediction that Hugo Barra showed off yesterday. No matter what...

Eric October 30, 2012 4

If you're an Android fanboy and can't resist a good Internet daily deal, then you better listen up. Our first deal is on one of the hottest handsets out right now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. This is the unlocked variant for $579.99, but keep in mind, it won't...

Tim October 30, 2012 18

Multitasking - one of the many reasons why Android lovers can't get enough of the OS. Well, here's an app that will make switching through apps even easier on you. It's called Flip Launcher and it runs on top of whatever launcher you are currently running. It...

Tim October 30, 2012 107

Yesterday, Google dropped a whole new line of hardware on us and we're still going over them, figuring out which device has us more excited than the others. We have the Nexus 4, with its high-end specs, but lack of LTE. There is the new Nexus 10, a stunning...

Tim October 30, 2012 40

Big day for apps, as EA Games just released Need for Speed Most Wanted to Google Play. From what we can see in the trailer and press images, the game looks like one major piece of work - highly detailed sports cars, extreme environments, and the ability to...

Tim October 30, 2012 6

This morning, Skitch has received a hefty update that users are undoubtedly going to love. With a brand new holo theme and homepage, the app is prettier than ever and easily managed as well. With full integration with Evernote, saving images to your account...

Kellen October 30, 2012 26

If you still like to hack on your DROID Bionic, you'll be pleased to learn that the new Ice Cream Sandwich update (6.7.246) fastboot file has been released. Just like with old SBF files that were flashed in RSD Lite, this will allow you to recover your phone...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 26

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 26

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 26

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 26

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 26

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 26

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 26

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 26

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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Rope Rescue for Android, The Perfect Mix of Cut the Rope and Angry Birds

Download: Android 4.2 Keyboard With Gesture Typing (Probably an Early Build)

Android Sales: Unlocked 16GB Galaxy Note 2 For $579 and ASUS Eee Pad Slider For $319

Flip Launcher for Android – Convenient App Launching With The Flick of a Finger

Tuesday Poll: Which New Nexus Device Are You Most Excited For?

Need for Speed Most Wanted Released to Google Play, You Might Want to Hold On

Skitch for Android Updated, Brings New Look and The “Full Evernote Treatment”

DROID Bionic ICS 6.7.246 Fastboot File Released, Tinkerers Get to Downloading