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Farewell Fellow Phandroids: My Last Post

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It’s been a crazy ride. I started Phandroid the day Android was announced and we were publicly recognized as the first website dedicated to covering Android news. In the past 3.5 years we’ve gone from a tiny niche blog to a reputable news source and one of the top tech web properties on the planet.

Then there are our Android Forums – which have gone from a few Android obsessed geeks posting back and forth to easily the largest, most helpful, and most friendly Android community on the planet. Don’t believe us? We’ve got over 475,000 members and are in the Top 3,000 websites in the world according to Alexa. And don’t count AndroidApplications.com out either… there are some great things planned.

Android is my passion. I never planned to sell these sites and I’ve turned down dozens of acquisition inquiries each month for the past year. My response to these E-mails has always been something to the extent of: “I don’t want to sell. I don’t intend to sell. Unless you make me look like the world’s biggest idiot for saying no… then it’s not really worth discussion.”

AOL challenged me to look like that idiot.

I’ve accomplished much of what I set out to do with our family of Android sites. In the early days of Android it was hard to find sources covering all the Android goodness in depth. Now there are MANY of them but I’m proud to say I strongly believe we’re not only the biggest but the best. Quentyn Kennemer, Kevin Krause, Talton Pettigrew and a long list of supporting cast members will continue to take Phandroid to the next level.

So why am I leaving? Why is this MY “last post”? Why aren’t I pulling a Mike Arrington?

Phandroid needs someone with new ideas, new visions, fresh insight and a different perspective. Please don’t think I’m “selling out’ and just “taking the money and running” – that’s not the case at all. And while rumors will spread about not wanting to succumb to “The AOL Way” – which has apparently forced out some of the world’s top Tech journalist talents – that wasn’t a factor for me either. In fact, AOL practically begged me to stay on. But my own attitude mirrors that of Chris Ziegler of Engadget who resigned yesterday.

In fact, Chris said it so well that you might as well just replace “Engadget’ with “Phandroid” and count it as my own resignation:

This is my last week at Engadget.

That’s a strange thing to write. It’s not something I ever really planned for. Then again, I guess you don’t ever plan for that when you’ve got your dream job.

I’ve told my coworkers in the past that I believe one of Engadget’s greatest strengths is that it’s a site of big personalities and egos — egos that balance each other out, keep each other in check, feed off one another. It’s a sight to behold. There’s a tremendous amount of confidence in everything we do, because there’s tremendous confidence both in our internal processes and in our hires. We trust each other. And though we clash at times, the mutual respect is never lost. Frankly, I’ve been in a state of near-constant awe watching this incredible group of individuals kick ass and take names for the past five years.

What’s my point? It’s that we don’t take crap from anyone, internally or externally. And so I want to echo what some of my colleagues have already said: Aol has never interfered with our editorial. Not once. And if they had, I believe I can say with confidence that every editor Engadget has on staff would’ve quit without a second thought. It’s just not how we operate, and it’s not what we signed up for.

That brings me back to the occasion of my departure. I won’t pretend that I’ve been thrilled with every move Aol has made since I’ve been here — but once again, I’m not leaving because I’m being indoctrinated into “The Aol Way” or because I’ve been told what to write or how to think by some dark force above Josh. As I said in my letter of resignation to him, I think that one of the trickiest things we all face in the course of our careers is knowing when it’s time to move on. It’s nearly impossible. I don’t pretend to have that down to a science, but I do believe that we’ve got a new generation of editors coming onto the site that are going to do great things. I just want to see what else is out there, find other challenges to take on. That’s it. No conspiracies, no hard feelings.

Where will you find me next? I’m not quite sure yet. One thing is for sure: I’ve now got a decent chunk of change to spend on the latest and greatest Android phones, tablets, TVs and whatever else Google and innovative 3rd parties bring our way.

I want to take a moment to thank every single person who has ever read Phandroid. Everyone who has ever commented on an article – good or bad. Everyone who has ever browsed our forum, lurked our forum, joined our forum, posted on our forum, become a regular on our forum or even a phone guide or mod/admin on our forum.

I want to thank everyone. Without YOU – people I consider to be just like ME – Phandroid and AndroidForums would never exist. I’m eternally grateful for having the opportunity to share my thoughts with you for the past 3.5 years and it’s a time that I’ll never forget. With the knowledge, experience, and funding of the AOL team, Phandroid and AndroidForums are headed in a bigger and better direction.

For old times sake… yes… this is me rapping:

 

Thanks to everyone. Hopefully this won’t be the last time our words meet each other. Until next time… signing out:

Rob Jackson
Founder and Former Editor-in-Chief
Phandroid.com
AndroidForums.com
AprilFools.com
AndroidApplications.com

Rob Jackson
I'm an Android and Tech lover, but first and foremost I consider myself a creative thinker and entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for ideas of all sizes. I'm a sports lover who cheers for the Orange (College), Ravens (NFL), (Orioles), and Yankees (long story). I live in Baltimore and wear it on my sleeve, with an Under Armour logo. I also love traveling... where do you want to go?

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276 Comments

  1. Sad To See You Go, But You DEF Ran A GREAT Site, MUCH Love Man, And God Bless —Eddie

  2. Sad To See You Go, But You DEF Ran A GREAT Site, MUCH Love Man, And God Bless —Eddie

  3. April Fool’s?

  4. April Fool’s?

  5. hahaha good one :)

  6. hahaha good one :)

  7. Never rated this site anyway…. Bye! ;)

  8. Never rated this site anyway…. Bye! ;)

  9. If this isn’t an April Fool’s, then good luck to you and thanks for the site.

  10. If this isn’t an April Fool’s, then good luck to you and thanks for the site.

  11. april fools. if it is fake i think its kinda bordering on bad taste lol. if not than i wish you the best. this site is the shit. only reason i even got into android in the 1st place is cuz i saw that video on you tube. i went to a tmo store and played around with a mt3g. bought that bitch on the spot. never looked back its been android everything since than.

  12. april fools. if it is fake i think its kinda bordering on bad taste lol. if not than i wish you the best. this site is the shit. only reason i even got into android in the 1st place is cuz i saw that video on you tube. i went to a tmo store and played around with a mt3g. bought that bitch on the spot. never looked back its been android everything since than.

  13. [qoute] Rob Jackson
    Founder and Former Editor-in-Chief
    Phandroid.com
    AndroidForums.com
    AprilFools.com
    AndroidApplications.com
    [/qoute]

    1. Hi
      “A.hole”.
      Too funny.
      Fool me once. Fool me twice. I am one.
      John

    2. Hi
      “A.hole”.
      Too funny.
      Fool me once. Fool me twice. I am one.
      John

  14. [qoute] Rob Jackson
    Founder and Former Editor-in-Chief
    Phandroid.com
    AndroidForums.com
    AprilFools.com
    AndroidApplications.com
    [/qoute]

  15. Ummmm?? It has to be a April Fools joke. C’mon, why would AOL want this site??? LOL. No offense

  16. Ummmm?? It has to be a April Fools joke. C’mon, why would AOL want this site??? LOL. No offense

    1. because AOL loves to buy content sites. I’m sure they already tried to buy this blog.

    2. because AOL loves to buy content sites. I’m sure they already tried to buy this blog.

    3. because AOL loves to buy content sites. I’m sure they already tried to buy this blog.

    4. because AOL loves to buy content sites. I’m sure they already tried to buy this blog.

    5. because AOL = evil

    6. because AOL = evil

    7. because AOL = evil

    8. because AOL = evil

    9. because AOL = evil

    10. because AOL = evil

  17. Rob Jackson…I am going to tickle you silly!

  18. Rob Jackson…I am going to tickle you silly!

  19. Dude, I am a big fan of Phandroid. If this isn’t an April Fool’s joke, then I am de sad. ),: Do let us know where you go next so I can keep reading your schiz.

  20. Dude, I am a big fan of Phandroid. If this isn’t an April Fool’s joke, then I am de sad. ),: Do let us know where you go next so I can keep reading your schiz.

    1. Did you read the links at the bottom? One of them is aprilfools.com

    2. Did you read the links at the bottom? One of them is aprilfools.com

  21. Ok. Enough with the” AOL bought us out” joke. Jalopnik has already pulled that one today.

  22. Ok. Enough with the” AOL bought us out” joke. Jalopnik has already pulled that one today.

  23. Good, I never liked you anyways.

  24. Good, I never liked you anyways.

  25. Rob’s finally leaving!!? YES!!! I was getting tired of that guy!! =P

  26. Rob’s finally leaving!!? YES!!! I was getting tired of that guy!! =P

  27. Good one Rob.

  28. Good one Rob.

  29. Holey shit!!!

    This is the best April Fools joke that I have ever fallen for. You’re the best!

  30. Holey shit!!!

    This is the best April Fools joke that I have ever fallen for. You’re the best!

  31. I don’t know whether or not to believe this post with all of the april fools accusations. If this is in fact true, what you’ve done is something I can only aspire to do. What you’ve put into this site is amazing. Your ability to deal with all parts of the site to better it, from what I’ve seen as being a guide, is what really sets you part and will continue to set you apart as you go on.

    All of that being said, I really hope this is a prank.

    1. This was a prank, but its the best prank EVER!!!

      Plus, it wouldn’t really make sense as this website is truely the best.

      Want a horrible website, just go to androidandme.com, they’re by far the worst.

    2. This was a prank, but its the best prank EVER!!!

      Plus, it wouldn’t really make sense as this website is truely the best.

      Want a horrible website, just go to androidandme.com, they’re by far the worst.

      1. What if its an april fools joke inside an april fools joke. Like… a dream inside a dream?

      2. What if its an april fools joke inside an april fools joke. Like… a dream inside a dream?

        1. Then we must go deeper!

        2. Then we must go deeper!

        3. Then we must go deeper!

        4. Then we must go deeper!

        5. Then we must go deeper!

        6. Then we must go deeper!

  32. I don’t know whether or not to believe this post with all of the april fools accusations. If this is in fact true, what you’ve done is something I can only aspire to do. What you’ve put into this site is amazing. Your ability to deal with all parts of the site to better it, from what I’ve seen as being a guide, is what really sets you part and will continue to set you apart as you go on.

    All of that being said, I really hope this is a prank.

  33. ROFL. Great April fools joke!

  34. ROFL. Great April fools joke!

  35. cmon ppl it’s 4/1 shit if i was smart i wouldnt sellout. i don’t think he did. come 4/2 he’ll be back.

  36. cmon ppl it’s 4/1 shit if i was smart i wouldnt sellout. i don’t think he did. come 4/2 he’ll be back.

  37. Ok, I’m going to have to take into serious consideration whether or not this is an April Fool’s joke?

  38. You got me 100%. I came to write a farewell message, and saw what was up. Well played. I thought it was odd that you would copy someone’s farewell letter.

  39. You got me 100%. I came to write a farewell message, and saw what was up. Well played. I thought it was odd that you would copy someone’s farewell letter.

  40. OK Mr. founder of AprilFools.com, you enjoy your retirement.

  41. lol got me until the aprilsfools.com. well played

  42. lol got me until the aprilsfools.com. well played

  43. Man whatever, these jokes are so old.

  44. Farewell Mr. founder of ApailFools.com.

    Only way this could have been better is if your last post was announcing that Samsung actually released Froyo for the Fascinate.

  45. Farewell Mr. founder of ApailFools.com.

    Only way this could have been better is if your last post was announcing that Samsung actually released Froyo for the Fascinate.

  46. April fools lol you silly goose

  47. Don’t let the door hit you on your way out.

  48. Don’t let the door hit you on your way out.

    1. rofl @ at the guy who wrote:

      Don’t let the door hit you on your way out.

      L O L!!!!

    2. rofl @ at the guy who wrote:

      Don’t let the door hit you on your way out.

      L O L!!!!

    3. rofl @ at the guy who wrote:

      Don’t let the door hit you on your way out.

      L O L!!!!

    4. rofl @ at the guy who wrote:

      Don’t let the door hit you on your way out.

      L O L!!!!

  49. And I suppose next you’re gonna say the Samsung Galaxy S is skipping Froyo and receiving the Gingerbread update today too, right? Merry April Fools to all!

    -BTW, you did have me going for a sec before I realized today’s date.

  50. Well done, well done

  51. Well done, well done

  52. guess im off to buy an ifone now……not

  53. guess im off to buy an ifone now……not

  54. lol why I oughta!!!! *meganoogie

  55. lol why I oughta!!!! *meganoogie

  56. Ha! Got me, darnit!

  57. Ha! Got me, darnit!

  58. Lol forgot it was April fools. Thankful iwasnt the first to respond,and thankfully iread the others that posted before me…aha

  59. I knew it was an April Fool’s joke, Rob. Though it almost got me but I know you wouldn’t sell your baby to ANYMONE…well maybe had it been Google ;)

  60. I knew it was an April Fool’s joke, Rob. Though it almost got me but I know you wouldn’t sell your baby to ANYMONE…well maybe had it been Google ;)

  61. Dammit, I was like HELL YEEEEEEESS!!!! BYE BYEEEEEEE

    then damn…april fools joke.

    Seriously I like Phandroid but why on earth would AOL want this site…lol no offence but seriously.

  62. Dammit, I was like HELL YEEEEEEESS!!!! BYE BYEEEEEEE

    then damn…april fools joke.

    Seriously I like Phandroid but why on earth would AOL want this site…lol no offence but seriously.

  63. Dammit, I was like HELL YEEEEEEESS!!!! BYE BYEEEEEEE

    then damn…april fools joke.

    Seriously I like Phandroid but why on earth would AOL want this site…lol no offence but seriously.

  64. Dammit, I was like HELL YEEEEEEESS!!!! BYE BYEEEEEEE

    then damn…april fools joke.

    Seriously I like Phandroid but why on earth would AOL want this site…lol no offence but seriously.

  65. Next year will be an April fools post about Quentyn trimming his fingernails.

  66. Next year will be an April fools post about Quentyn trimming his fingernails.

  67. Next year will be an April fools post about Quentyn trimming his fingernails.

  68. Next year will be an April fools post about Quentyn trimming his fingernails.

  69. wow I fell 4 this

  70. wow I fell 4 this

  71. wow I fell 4 this

  72. wow I fell 4 this

  73. At first I was like :O , but then I was like -.-

  74. Good One!

  75. Good One!

  76. Good One!

  77. Good One!

  78. Yep, and in other news today, Palm makes a huge comeback by buying out ancient stock of Motorola StarTac phones and shipping them with the much anticipated “Pacman Fever” app to go along with their already ground breaking “Flip open, Flip closed” app………more news to follow!

  79. Yep, and in other news today, Palm makes a huge comeback by buying out ancient stock of Motorola StarTac phones and shipping them with the much anticipated “Pacman Fever” app to go along with their already ground breaking “Flip open, Flip closed” app………more news to follow!

  80. Yep, and in other news today, Palm makes a huge comeback by buying out ancient stock of Motorola StarTac phones and shipping them with the much anticipated “Pacman Fever” app to go along with their already ground breaking “Flip open, Flip closed” app………more news to follow!

  81. Yep, and in other news today, Palm makes a huge comeback by buying out ancient stock of Motorola StarTac phones and shipping them with the much anticipated “Pacman Fever” app to go along with their already ground breaking “Flip open, Flip closed” app………more news to follow!

  82. Lol, I didn’t think ppl actually cared.

  83. Lol, I didn’t think ppl actually cared.

  84. Lol, I didn’t think ppl actually cared.

  85. Lol, I didn’t think ppl actually cared.

  86. DAMN YOU ROB JACKSON! In another tab I was looking for April Fool’s day jokes and I STILL fell for it.

  87. DAMN YOU ROB JACKSON! In another tab I was looking for April Fool’s day jokes and I STILL fell for it.

  88. DAMN YOU ROB JACKSON! In another tab I was looking for April Fool’s day jokes and I STILL fell for it.

  89. April Fools!!!

  90. April Fools!!!

  91. April Fools!!!

  92. April Fools!!!

  93. Hahahahaha! Nice!

  94. Hahahahaha! Nice!

  95. Hahahahaha! Nice!

  96. Hahahahaha! Nice!

  97. You got me…you bastard….

  98. You got me…you bastard….

  99. You got me…you bastard….

  100. You got me…you bastard….

  101. I got sad there for a moment but then you guys brought me back to reality. Whats the connection to aol anyways?

  102. Lol at first I was about to be pissed. I hate Aol.

  103. DLTDHYITAOTWO. ;-)

  104. DLTDHYITAOTWO. ;-)

  105. And Rob, you’re a silly goose!

  106. Hahah…!!!!! Nice I almost felt for it ……

  107. Hahah…!!!!! Nice I almost felt for it ……

  108. Hahah…!!!!! Nice I almost felt for it ……

  109. Hahah…!!!!! Nice I almost felt for it ……

  110. Hahah…!!!!! Nice I almost felt for it ……

  111. Hahah…!!!!! Nice I almost felt for it ……

  112. Hahah…!!!!! Nice I almost felt for it ……

  113. Hahah…!!!!! Nice I almost felt for it ……

  114. Well, we’d miss you anyway, you big liar!

  115. Well, we’d miss you anyway, you big liar!

  116. Well, we’d miss you anyway, you big liar!

  117. Well, we’d miss you anyway, you big liar!

  118. You’ll be missed Rob!! Best of luck to you in whatever you decide to do!! I know we’ll all miss you. And THANK YOU for the great site that is Phandroid, I for one REALLY appreciate it!!
    (as for AOL, I can’t help but think the only reason they are STILL around is because they continue to buy up other businesses, sites, etc. that are actually money makers and top in their respective fields. I still laugh when I get an email from someone and it has “aol.com” at the end. I’m like SERIOUSLY dude (or duddette), AOL went out in the 90’s and it’s always the Moms & Dads, Grandma’s & Grandpas those tech challenged folks, that still use AOL. It was a sad day for me personally when I found out AOL purchased Engadget, one of the best tech/news sites online.) Ok, I’ll stop ranting now….it’s just that it’s a sad day and I’m frustrated that AOL is still hanging around.
    Again, best of luck to you Rob!! We’ll all miss you around the virtual water cooler!

    edit: SONOFAMOTHER!!! I fell for it!! You bastage! lol I figured I’d leave up my post and take my beating like a man. :D

  119. You’ll be missed Rob!! Best of luck to you in whatever you decide to do!! I know we’ll all miss you. And THANK YOU for the great site that is Phandroid, I for one REALLY appreciate it!!
    (as for AOL, I can’t help but think the only reason they are STILL around is because they continue to buy up other businesses, sites, etc. that are actually money makers and top in their respective fields. I still laugh when I get an email from someone and it has “aol.com” at the end. I’m like SERIOUSLY dude (or duddette), AOL went out in the 90’s and it’s always the Moms & Dads, Grandma’s & Grandpas those tech challenged folks, that still use AOL. It was a sad day for me personally when I found out AOL purchased Engadget, one of the best tech/news sites online.) Ok, I’ll stop ranting now….it’s just that it’s a sad day and I’m frustrated that AOL is still hanging around.
    Again, best of luck to you Rob!! We’ll all miss you around the virtual water cooler!

    edit: SONOFAMOTHER!!! I fell for it!! You bastage! lol I figured I’d leave up my post and take my beating like a man. :D

  120. You’ll be missed Rob!! Best of luck to you in whatever you decide to do!! I know we’ll all miss you. And THANK YOU for the great site that is Phandroid, I for one REALLY appreciate it!!
    (as for AOL, I can’t help but think the only reason they are STILL around is because they continue to buy up other businesses, sites, etc. that are actually money makers and top in their respective fields. I still laugh when I get an email from someone and it has “aol.com” at the end. I’m like SERIOUSLY dude (or duddette), AOL went out in the 90’s and it’s always the Moms & Dads, Grandma’s & Grandpas those tech challenged folks, that still use AOL. It was a sad day for me personally when I found out AOL purchased Engadget, one of the best tech/news sites online.) Ok, I’ll stop ranting now….it’s just that it’s a sad day and I’m frustrated that AOL is still hanging around.
    Again, best of luck to you Rob!! We’ll all miss you around the virtual water cooler!

    edit: SONOFAMOTHER!!! I fell for it!! You bastage! lol I figured I’d leave up my post and take my beating like a man. :D

  121. You’ll be missed Rob!! Best of luck to you in whatever you decide to do!! I know we’ll all miss you. And THANK YOU for the great site that is Phandroid, I for one REALLY appreciate it!!
    (as for AOL, I can’t help but think the only reason they are STILL around is because they continue to buy up other businesses, sites, etc. that are actually money makers and top in their respective fields. I still laugh when I get an email from someone and it has “aol.com” at the end. I’m like SERIOUSLY dude (or duddette), AOL went out in the 90’s and it’s always the Moms & Dads, Grandma’s & Grandpas those tech challenged folks, that still use AOL. It was a sad day for me personally when I found out AOL purchased Engadget, one of the best tech/news sites online.) Ok, I’ll stop ranting now….it’s just that it’s a sad day and I’m frustrated that AOL is still hanging around.
    Again, best of luck to you Rob!! We’ll all miss you around the virtual water cooler!

    edit: SONOFAMOTHER!!! I fell for it!! You bastage! lol I figured I’d leave up my post and take my beating like a man. :D

  122. jeez. all that damn writing for a single joke. nice ;)

  123. jeez. all that damn writing for a single joke. nice ;)

  124. jeez. all that damn writing for a single joke. nice ;)

  125. jeez. all that damn writing for a single joke. nice ;)

  126. I was about to get pissed until I realized what today was lol. I hate AOL.

  127. I was about to get pissed until I realized what today was lol. I hate AOL.

  128. I was about to get pissed until I realized what today was lol. I hate AOL.

  129. I was about to get pissed until I realized what today was lol. I hate AOL.

  130. Geeks not Greeks! It would be a sad day if Arianna Huffington ran Phandroid. Lol

  131. Oh daaaaaaang you got me good! THIS is why you should never leave Phandroid :) Well done sir!

  132. Oh daaaaaaang you got me good! THIS is why you should never leave Phandroid :) Well done sir!

  133. Oh daaaaaaang you got me good! THIS is why you should never leave Phandroid :) Well done sir!

  134. Oh daaaaaaang you got me good! THIS is why you should never leave Phandroid :) Well done sir!

  135. Is this real it is April

  136. DAMMIT! Read the whole damn thing before I got it! SHIT!

  137. DAMMIT! Read the whole damn thing before I got it! SHIT!

  138. DAMMIT! Read the whole damn thing before I got it! SHIT!

  139. DAMMIT! Read the whole damn thing before I got it! SHIT!

  140. not cool man, NOT COOL haha. you got me!

  141. not cool man, NOT COOL haha. you got me!

  142. not cool man, NOT COOL haha. you got me!

  143. not cool man, NOT COOL haha. you got me!

  144. not cool man, NOT COOL haha. you got me!

  145. not cool man, NOT COOL haha. you got me!

  146. MOFO!!! I read that entire piece thinking, wow, this is going to suck now. And hey, I didn’t know the Engaget guy left! Good one….

  147. MOFO!!! I read that entire piece thinking, wow, this is going to suck now. And hey, I didn’t know the Engaget guy left! Good one….

  148. MOFO!!! I read that entire piece thinking, wow, this is going to suck now. And hey, I didn’t know the Engaget guy left! Good one….

  149. MOFO!!! I read that entire piece thinking, wow, this is going to suck now. And hey, I didn’t know the Engaget guy left! Good one….

  150. MOFO!!! I read that entire piece thinking, wow, this is going to suck now. And hey, I didn’t know the Engaget guy left! Good one….

  151. MOFO!!! I read that entire piece thinking, wow, this is going to suck now. And hey, I didn’t know the Engaget guy left! Good one….

  152. Yea ok we’ll see you tomorrow Rob

  153. Yea ok we’ll see you tomorrow Rob

  154. Yea ok we’ll see you tomorrow Rob

  155. Yea ok we’ll see you tomorrow Rob

  156. Yea ok we’ll see you tomorrow Rob

  157. Yea ok we’ll see you tomorrow Rob

  158. You trickster bastard. I totally believed it until I started reading the comments. Then I was like, oh duh April freaking fools. YHBT. Phandroid is still my fav site for droid news. I wouldn’t like it if AOL bought this site and all the editors left, that would suck.

  159. You trickster bastard. I totally believed it until I started reading the comments. Then I was like, oh duh April freaking fools. YHBT. Phandroid is still my fav site for droid news. I wouldn’t like it if AOL bought this site and all the editors left, that would suck.

  160. You trickster bastard. I totally believed it until I started reading the comments. Then I was like, oh duh April freaking fools. YHBT. Phandroid is still my fav site for droid news. I wouldn’t like it if AOL bought this site and all the editors left, that would suck.

  161. You trickster bastard. I totally believed it until I started reading the comments. Then I was like, oh duh April freaking fools. YHBT. Phandroid is still my fav site for droid news. I wouldn’t like it if AOL bought this site and all the editors left, that would suck.

  162. You trickster bastard. I totally believed it until I started reading the comments. Then I was like, oh duh April freaking fools. YHBT. Phandroid is still my fav site for droid news. I wouldn’t like it if AOL bought this site and all the editors left, that would suck.

  163. You trickster bastard. I totally believed it until I started reading the comments. Then I was like, oh duh April freaking fools. YHBT. Phandroid is still my fav site for droid news. I wouldn’t like it if AOL bought this site and all the editors left, that would suck.

  164. Great job, Rob! You had me till the sig. :)

  165. Great job, Rob! You had me till the sig. :)

  166. Great job, Rob! You had me till the sig. :)

  167. Great job, Rob! You had me till the sig. :)

  168. Great job, Rob! You had me till the sig. :)

  169. Great job, Rob! You had me till the sig. :)

  170. got me there…..

  171. got me there…..

  172. got me there…..

  173. got me there…..

  174. got me there…..

  175. got me there…..

  176. Got to be April Fools’ Day joke. Rob would never leave.

    Keep up the good work Phandroid. You rock.

  177. Got to be April Fools’ Day joke. Rob would never leave.

    Keep up the good work Phandroid. You rock.

  178. Got to be April Fools’ Day joke. Rob would never leave.

    Keep up the good work Phandroid. You rock.

  179. Got to be April Fools’ Day joke. Rob would never leave.

    Keep up the good work Phandroid. You rock.

  180. Got to be April Fools’ Day joke. Rob would never leave.

    Keep up the good work Phandroid. You rock.

  181. Got to be April Fools’ Day joke. Rob would never leave.

    Keep up the good work Phandroid. You rock.

  182. Yep. I fell for it like a drunk with his shoes tied. Nice.

  183. Yep. I fell for it like a drunk with his shoes tied. Nice.

  184. Yep. I fell for it like a drunk with his shoes tied. Nice.

  185. Yep. I fell for it like a drunk with his shoes tied. Nice.

  186. Yep. I fell for it like a drunk with his shoes tied. Nice.

  187. Yep. I fell for it like a drunk with his shoes tied. Nice.

  188. You got me. I got sad for a moment. Well played

  189. You got me. I got sad for a moment. Well played

  190. You got me. I got sad for a moment. Well played

  191. You got me. I got sad for a moment. Well played

  192. You got me. I got sad for a moment. Well played

  193. You got me. I got sad for a moment. Well played

  194. Now what would be the ultimate april fools prank is if you actually WERE leaving and just added the aprilfools.com at the bottom to make us think it was a joke and leave all those “s’cool guys, he’s not leaving” comments. Then come back for a visit and be all like: ZING @robphans

  195. Now what would be the ultimate april fools prank is if you actually WERE leaving and just added the aprilfools.com at the bottom to make us think it was a joke and leave all those “s’cool guys, he’s not leaving” comments. Then come back for a visit and be all like: ZING @robphans

  196. Now what would be the ultimate april fools prank is if you actually WERE leaving and just added the aprilfools.com at the bottom to make us think it was a joke and leave all those “s’cool guys, he’s not leaving” comments. Then come back for a visit and be all like: ZING @robphans

  197. Now what would be the ultimate april fools prank is if you actually WERE leaving and just added the aprilfools.com at the bottom to make us think it was a joke and leave all those “s’cool guys, he’s not leaving” comments. Then come back for a visit and be all like: ZING @robphans

  198. You got me until I read the comments

  199. Got me, I was convinced until I read the comments. Well played sir!

  200. Got me, I was convinced until I read the comments. Well played sir!

  201. Got me, I was convinced until I read the comments. Well played sir!

  202. Got me, I was convinced until I read the comments. Well played sir!

  203. Good one. What’s the bet all those Engadget editors that resigned start their own website.

  204. Good one. What’s the bet all those Engadget editors that resigned start their own website.

  205. Good one. What’s the bet all those Engadget editors that resigned start their own website.

  206. Good one. What’s the bet all those Engadget editors that resigned start their own website.

  207. LoL @charl!

  208. Sad to see you go!

  209. Sad to see you go!

  210. Sad to see you go!

  211. Sad to see you go!

  212. Sad to see you go!

  213. Sad to see you go!

  214. Sad to see you go!

    1. ah, dammit…should have read the comments (and links) :)

    2. ah, dammit…should have read the comments (and links) :)

    3. ah, dammit…should have read the comments (and links) :)

    4. ah, dammit…should have read the comments (and links) :)

    5. ah, dammit…should have read the comments (and links) :)

    6. ah, dammit…should have read the comments (and links) :)

    7. ah, dammit…should have read the comments (and links) :)

    8. ah, dammit…should have read the comments (and links) :)

    9. ah, dammit…should have read the comments (and links) :)

  215. Sad to see you go!

  216. Sad to see you go!

  217. Lmao I totally fell for it. Didn’t believe ANYTHING I read today (yesterday) but I read that whole damn thing thinking it was real.

    A+

  218. Lmao I totally fell for it. Didn’t believe ANYTHING I read today (yesterday) but I read that whole damn thing thinking it was real.

    A+

  219. Lmao I totally fell for it. Didn’t believe ANYTHING I read today (yesterday) but I read that whole damn thing thinking it was real.

    A+

  220. Lmao I totally fell for it. Didn’t believe ANYTHING I read today (yesterday) but I read that whole damn thing thinking it was real.

    A+

  221. Lmao I totally fell for it. Didn’t believe ANYTHING I read today (yesterday) but I read that whole damn thing thinking it was real.

    A+

  222. Lmao I totally fell for it. Didn’t believe ANYTHING I read today (yesterday) but I read that whole damn thing thinking it was real.

    A+

  223. Lmao I totally fell for it. Didn’t believe ANYTHING I read today (yesterday) but I read that whole damn thing thinking it was real.

    A+

  224. Well i woild have believed it if u had another job or acctually had a plan. Nobody leaves a job before securing another unless they are unhappy with their boss…(your ur own boss) or they have to move and well duh…

  225. Welp, here it is 4/6 and I fell for it. :anger: and :sad: … I was sad to see you go. Now, I’m mad that you had me going. I SHALL pay you back. I assURE you. ;)

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