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Essential Phones Start Shipping (Finally), but the Phone Still Isn’t Certified With Verizon

Kellen August 28, 2017 51

On Friday, after missing another self-imposed deadline, the Essential Phone started shipping to those who pre-ordered. With 2-3 day shipping, it should arrive pretty quickly, though there is an issue if you planned to use the phone on Verizon. According to...

Weekly Recap: Galaxy Note 8 and Android Oreo Madness

Tim August 25, 2017 51

As expected, this week was cray. Kellen went off to NYC to go hands-on with the Note 8 and Essential Phone, while I stuck around the DL offices and wrote it all up. It was fun, but now it's time for a relaxing weekend. On top of the Galaxy Note 8 announcement,...

DEAL: Grab a Moto G5 Plus 64GB for $249, That’s $50 Off

Tim August 25, 2017 51

The Moto G5 Plus is one of our favorite unlocked and affordable devices, capable of running smoothly on all of the major US carriers, including Verizon. If you're in need of a phone that fits this description, you can grab one through Amazon and Newegg for...

Please, Describe Your Dream Android Phone

Tim August 25, 2017 51

I have to admit, I feel as if I no longer have my finger on the pulse of the average Android consumer. When the Galaxy Note 8 was announced this week, I figured everyone would go crazy for it. It has everything and anything you may want. The phone has a...

Report: BlackBerry to License Secure Android OS to Other OEMs

Tim August 25, 2017 51

According to a report, BlackBerry is working on deals to potentially license its version of Android called BlackBerry Secure to other OEMs. If all goes well, BlackBerry will make all of its secure changes that are present on top of Android available for...

Renders of Sony Xperia XZ1 Leak, Looks Like an Xperia Phone

Tim August 24, 2017 51

You may know that we don't cover Sony devices too heavily, since they don't have much traction in the US, but given IFA is right around the corner, the latest leak is at least interesting. Posted to Twitter this week, multiple shots of the upcoming Xperia XZ1...

Huawei Throws Shade at Samsung to Hype Mate 10, Mentions #BeyondTheGalaxy

Tim August 24, 2017 51

Huawei Australia's Twitter account is hyping up the company's upcoming Huawei Mate 10 smartphone, throwing a bit of shade at Samsung and its recent announcement of the Galaxy Note 8. Now, I'm not here to say whether Huawei is in a position to do this, but if...

BlackBerry KEYone Hits AT&T on September 1

Tim August 24, 2017 51

The BlackBerry KEYone is making its way to AT&T on September 1, no longer a carrier exclusive for Sprint. If you've wanted a KEYone, but didn't want to go through Sprint, the phone has been purchasable through Amazon and Best Buy, too, but this move opens...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

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 12

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 2

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 2

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 12

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 1

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 51

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 51

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 51

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 51

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 51

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 51

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025 51

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 51

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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