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This Screenshot Shows Just How Thick the Status Bar on the Essential Phone Is

Kellen July 31, 2017 53

The Essential Phone is still apparently a real thing, and we know that thanks to Jason Mackenzie (former HTC, current head of sales at Essential), who shared a screenshot we can only assume is from an actual, live device. That screenshot, shared to Twitter,...

DEAL: Woot has 128GB Google Pixel (Refurbished) for Just $429.99 Today ($300+ Off)

Kellen July 30, 2017 53

You better hurry on this one, folks! Woot is currently hosting a deal on the Google Pixel (the smaller one) in Quite Black with 128GB storage for just $429.99. The device is in refurbished condition, but that's still a $320 or so discount off the regular...

Weekly Recap: People Want Bigger Batteries in Their Phone

Tim July 28, 2017 53

It was a fun week at DL, one that had us traveling to New York City for Motorola's Moto Z2 Force event! While we cook up our coverage and review for that device, while not ignoring your cries about its tiny battery, there was plenty of other news taking place...

Huge Action Launcher Update Includes Google Now Integration, Notification Dot Support, More

Tim July 28, 2017 53

Following last month's relaunch, another big time update for Action Launcher has just been published. Inside, users will find full Google Now integration (swipe to the right), full notification dot support, Android O-like long-pressing for individual app...

Report: Samsung in Talks to Bring Samsung Pay to the Competition

Tim July 28, 2017 53

According to a recent report, Samsung has been hosting internal talks with other OEMs to bring its Samsung Pay service to devices other than its own. Currently, the only way to access Samsung Pay is by owning a Samsung phone, but if a deal is ever struck, that...

DEAL: US Unlocked Galaxy S8, S8+ Listed at $150 Off on Amazon

Tim July 28, 2017 53

For a limited time, anyone looking to grab a US unlocked Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, which just so happened to get updated this week, can do so for $150 over on Amazon. At $150 off, the Galaxy S8 price drops to $575 and the S8+ price drops to $675. While it's...

Noodlecake Flash Sale Has realMyst, Riven, and Wayward Souls Down to Just $1

Tim July 28, 2017 53

Noodlecake is hosting a flash sale on a few of its titles on Google Play. For a limited time, you can grab realMyst, Riven, or even Last Horizon for $1 a pop. Considering realMyst is typically $7 and Riven is $4, this is a sweet deal. Here's the full list of...

US Unlocked Galaxy S8, S8+ Get July Security Update

Tim July 28, 2017 53

The US unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are receiving updates this morning, bringing them up to the July security patch. The builds are listed as G950U1UEU1AQG2 for the S8 and G955U1UEU1AQG2 for the S8+. In addition to the bump in security patch level,...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 5

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 6

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 3

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 4

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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 53

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 53

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 53

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 53

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 53

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 53

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 53

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 53

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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