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Lyft is Thrilled to Become a Part of Verizon’s Android Bloatware Package

Tim May 7, 2015 69

Carriers tend to load a ton of applications on Android phones, and for carrier-branded device consumers, there is no way around it. Today, Verizon and Lyft announced a new deal which will have the Lyft app preloaded onto select Android devices through Big Red....

AT&T LG G3 Update Brings VoLTE and Uber Bloat

Tim May 7, 2015 25

An update rolling out to the LG G3 on AT&T is bringing VoLTE capabilities, as well as a little bit of bloatware. Upon boot up after updating, users will see the Uber app preloaded on their device. Yes, this sucks, but you can always disable it if you want....

Samsung Pushes Round Smartwatch Launch Date to Let Apple Watch Hype Settle

Tim May 7, 2015 44

The Gear watch from Samsung that we all want to see, the round one, has reportedly been delayed. Even though there was never a set launch date from Samsung, it is reported from our friends at SamMobile that we should see it launch alongside the Galaxy Note 5 ...

NVIDIA to End Icera Modem Operations in 2016, Open to Sale of Technology and Operations

Tim May 6, 2015 10

In 2011, during a heated race between chipmakers to include LTE modems in their application processors, NVIDIA acquired Icera. By incorporating Icera's modem technology into the Tegra lineup of chips, NVIDIA was able to partner with a few OEMs to launch...

Deal: Last Chance to Enter to Win a New Chromebook Pixel

Tim May 6, 2015

Here's a heads-up for anyone interested. You have a few hours left to enter for your chance to win a brand new Chromebook Pixel from the DL Deals Store. Featuring a gorgeous 12.85″ touchscreen display, Intel-made processor, back-lit-keyboard, and dual USB Type...

Oculus Rift Launches in Q1 of 2016, Pre-Orders Later This Year

Tim May 6, 2015 17

Oculus Rift, the VR headset many have been waiting for, finally has a launch timeframe. Sadly, it's not until Q1 of 2016, but on the bright side, Oculus states that pre-orders will be up later this year for all those interested. In the coming weeks, Oculus...

Qualcomm: Snapdragon 810 Overheating Rumors are ‘Rubbish’

Tim May 6, 2015 115

The Snapdragon 810 processor from Qualcomm has been in the headlines a ton this year, but for all of the wrong reasons. Being Qualcomm's flagship processor, we expected it to be in nearly all of the top smartphones this year, yet it is currently only in two ...

LoopPay Releases Update to Android App, Card Firmware

Tim May 6, 2015 11

LoopPay, recently acquired by Samsung, is sending out an update to its Android application, plus its card firmware. The updated app includes gift card and branded credit card support, on top of improved Bluetooth connectivity. LoopPay also worked in a new...