Android News - Latest From Google, Samsung, Pixel, and More

The Slider Lives: Blackberry Wants to Release an Android Phone

Kellen June 12, 2015 89

According to a report out of Reuters, Blackberry might put Android in an upcoming phone. Let me say that again - Blackberry is going to make an Android phone. The report cites multiple sources, so this doesn't appear to be a random rumor. Blackberry is said...

ASUS has Talked Internally About Buying HTC

Kellen June 12, 2015 89

ASUS has talked about buying HTC, at least internally, according to Reuters, who spoke with the company's CFO. Of course, that bit of news is making headlines this morning, and not the follow-up statement which essentially said that ASUS is unlikely to make...

Tip: How to Get Rid of “Invert Colors” Quick Settings Tile on Your Moto X

Kellen June 12, 2015 89

This might be the most random of posts, but because a number of you are noticing a new "Invert Colors" option in your quick settings pull-down on the Moto X (2nd gen) within the last day, we wanted to touch base on the topic. Yes, for whatever reason, a number...

Awesome Deal: Motorola Turbo Chargers for $9.99!

Kellen June 12, 2015 89

You know how much we love Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0 technology, right? Using a Turbo Charger on the Moto X (2nd gen), then Nexus 6 and Galaxy S6 and now LG G4, has been game-changing in our eyes. Quickly charging phones, especially ones that can't seem to...

Let Google Help You Decide Which Android Phone is Best for You

Tim June 11, 2015 89

For some, picking the perfect Android phone may prove somewhat difficult, given the insane number of choices out there on the market. Thanks to a new tool from Google, picking a device right for your lifestyle may not be so difficult, as the tool asks for what...

Free Version of Threes Now Available on Google Play, Powered by Ads

Tim June 11, 2015 89

If you never checked out Threes, the game that launched many clones like 2048 into popularity, it is now available for free over on Google Play. Two versions are currently available, one that you still pay for featuring no ads, and a free version that allows...

Twitter is Removing 140-Character Limit in Direct Messages

Kellen June 11, 2015 89

Twitter's CEO just quit (or was forced out - who knows), in case you were interested in executive shake-ups at big tech companies. If not, then let me direct your Twitter attention to a new announcement by the Twitter staff to developers concerning a lifting...

Deal: Pay What You Want for This Mobile-First Developer Bundle

Tim June 11, 2015 89

Currently over on the DL Deals Store, you can pay what you want for a 10 course Mobile-First Development Bundle, ranging in topics from Swift Programming to HTML5 Projects. The way it works is pretty simple. For whatever price you want, you get access to two...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 1

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

Read More
What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 5

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

Read More
Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 28

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

Read More
Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 3

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

Read More
How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 11

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

Read More
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

Read More
Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 3

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

Read More
2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 11

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

Read More

Deals
Swipe

Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1399 Off With No Trade-in Required ($600 Off)

Tim January 20, 2026 89

Samsung is hosting a deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, one that doesn't require a trade-in device to get serious money off of its...

Read More
Samsung Smacks $1,000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen January 16, 2026 89

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains the best foldable in the game. In my opinion, there isn't a foldable close to this one - it's...

Read More
“Final Call” on Google’s $250 Off Pixel 10 Pro Deal

Kellen January 15, 2026 89

We know this isn't actually the "final call" on Pixel 10 Pro deals because Google is always running deals on its smartphones,...

Read More
Galaxy Watch Ultra for $329 Currently Unbeatable ($320 Off)

Tim January 15, 2026 89

For Android users looking to match what Apple offers with the Apple Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is currently the...

Read More
Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 89

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

Read More
Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 89

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

Read More
Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 89

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

Read More
Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 89

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

Read More