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GIVEAWAY: We Have $200 Worth of Google Play Credit, Looking for 10 Winners

Tim December 22, 2016 613

'Tis the season, so let's give stuff away. We have $200 worth of Google Play credit to give out, ten $20 codes in total, and we are looking for holiday winners. We are using Rafflecopter once again to handle the logistics of entry and picking winners, making...

NVIDIA Hosting Massive Holiday Sale on Android Games

Tim December 22, 2016 613

NVIDIA kicked off a massive (seriously, the list is ridiculous) sale this morning for SHIELD-compatible game titles on Google Play. Inside, mobile gamers can grab the different Zen Studios "Pinball" titles for $1 a pop, GoNNER for $6.49 (special launch price),...

Our Favorite Android Smartphone of 2016

Tim December 21, 2016 613

While we are still bringing in votes for the DL Reader's Choice for Phone of the Year (POTY), we are ready to present you with our choice(s). In 2016, we saw a plethora of great smartphones from a number of makers, which made for a very exciting and busy year....

2016 and Android: 5 Things That Still Stand Out

Kellen December 21, 2016 613

2016 was, to be honest, not exactly the best year in recent memory. From the nastiest presidential election we may ever see (until the next one in four years) to the early deaths of some of the great entertainers and people of this world, there was a lot to be...

ASUS Teases CES ZenFone Event With ‘Explore the Unknown’ Video

Tim December 21, 2016 613

ASUS will be at CES likely to show off its latest ZenFone devices, and to hype up its followers, the company launched a video to YouTube called Explore the Unknown. In the video, we see two young children exploring the world around them, as well as a young man...

T-Mobile Breaks ONE Plus Plan Into Two Price Tiers: One With Unlimited High-Speed Hotspot, One Without

Kellen December 21, 2016 613

T-Mobile announced changes to its T-Mobile ONE Plus plan today that makes it a 2-tier option where some may actually save $10 per month, assuming they don't need the ability to hotspot with high speeds. The upgrades to the $70 ONE plan now come as either the...

Tuesday Poll: What is the Android Smartphone of the Year?

Tim December 20, 2016 613

Before we tell you what our pick for Android phone of the year (POTY) is, we want to hear from you first. In 2016, we saw a ton of great devices released from a large assortment of makers, making this quite a unique list. To give you an example of that, the...

DEAL: Newegg has the Google Pixel for $625 Today ($24 Off)

Kellen December 20, 2016 613

Newegg is currently hosting a deal on the Google Pixel in black with 32GB of storage for $624.99. While not a massive discount, that's roughly $24 off and the lowest price you'll find off-contract. They aren't listing any other colors, nor do they have the XL...

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 613

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 613

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 613

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 613

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 613

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 613

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 613

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 613

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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