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Tuesday Poll: What is Your Typical Screen on Time in a Day?

Tim March 8, 2016 92

In October of 2014, we asked our community what their typical Screen on Time (SoT) was in a day. Most folks had anywhere between 2-4 hours in a day, with the majority of those people seeing 2-3 hours. That's about what we at DL see on an average day, but your...

Video: Galaxy S7 vs. Nexus 6P vs. Moto X Pure vs. Galaxy Note 5

Kellen March 8, 2016 92

At the end of 2015, we told you our thoughts on the three best Android phones you could buy. Those three phones, hands down, were the Nexus 6P, Galaxy Note 5, and Moto X Pure Edition. Since we're only a couple of months into 2016, we were curious how those...

AT&T Extends BOGO Promotion to Include Galaxy S7

Tim March 8, 2016 92

AT&T's ongoing buy-one-get-one free promotion now incorporates Samsung's latest flagship device, the Galaxy S7. As AT&T states in a press release, anyone who purchases a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge can receive a free Galaxy S7 via monthly credits. To...

Nexus 5X is Getting Its Jank-Fixing Update

Kellen March 8, 2016 92

During our Nexus 5X review, we were pretty upfront about the fact that we felt the phone struggled mightily in the performance department. We're talking a serious amount of slow down, lag, and even jank, throughout a day that often required multiple reboots....

iFixIt Tears Down a Galaxy S7, Receives Very Poor Repairability Score

Tim March 8, 2016 92

Each time a new flagship device hits the market, you better believe the good folks at iFixIt will tear it down, then report on how repairable that device is. According to iFixIt's latest teardown, DIYers won't be too happy with the Galaxy S7 from Samsung, as...

Deal: Get Two Chromecast Audio Dongles for $55, Down From $70

Tim March 8, 2016 92

For a limited time on the Google Store, you can save $15 when you purchase two Chromecast Audio dongles, bringing the total price to $55 down from $70. Google's Chromecast Audio, a dongle that turns any speaker setup into a WiFi-ready audio system, launched...

Android Distribution Updated for March 2016: Marshmallow on the Rise

Kellen March 8, 2016 92

Google updated its Android distribution numbers for the month of March, showing slight growth in the Marshmallow department. After just barely eclipsing 1% in February, we saw a jump to 2.3% this month. While I'm sure the world of Android fans would love to...

DROID Turbo 2 Marshmallow Update has Really, Actually, For Real This Time, Bro, Started!

Kellen March 8, 2016 92

Look! I promise that we aren't making this up for the third time in three weeks. The DROID Turbo 2 Marshmallow update really has started! All you need to do is head into Settings>System update>Check for system update. The update, which is a two-part...

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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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