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Qualcomm: Snapdragon 810 Not in Upcoming Cycle of “Large Customer’s Flagship Device”

Kellen January 28, 2015 96

Uh oh. You know all of those reports recently suggesting that Samsung had decided to ditch Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 in the Galaxy S6 because it was experiencing overheating issues? There may be some truth there. Well, we still don't know about the overheating...

Best Buy Now Selling Samsung Gear VR, Available for In-Store Pickup

Tim January 28, 2015 96

For owners of the Galaxy Note 4, you can now order the Gear VR straight from Best Buy, which has it available for in-store pickup. Released by Samsung, the Gear VR is the company's take on virtual reality, where users can play games, experience concerts from...

Google Search Movie Results Now a Whole Lot Prettier

Kellen January 28, 2015 96

A refresh to Google Search results for movies is apparently rolling out on Android, according to Google's G+ page. I can't say that I have searched for "show me Angelina Jolie movies" in a while (read: ever), but the beautiful new UI that shows after searching...

Deal: ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20,000mAh Battery Pack for $50

Tim January 28, 2015 96

Over the next week through the DL Deals Store, you can pick up a massive 20,000mAh ZeroLemon SolarJuice battery pack for $50, perfect for charging all of your smartphones while you hang out on the beach. Not only can this beast charge your devices, but it...

FTC: Unlimited Data With Throttling is Not Truly Unlimited

Tim January 28, 2015 96

Today, news is breaking from the FTC's order for TracFone, a prepaid service provider, to pay $40 million for slowing the speeds of customers who have paid for 'unlimited' data plans. While the act of throttling data speeds is not exactly frowned upon, the way...

Runtastic Just Got a Super Hot Material Design Makeover

Kellen January 28, 2015 96

2015, like we predicated months ago, is going to be the year of "INSERT APP received a major, super, awesome, blowout, overhaul, update, makeover to Material Design! #materiyolo!" We, as a team, grew sick of writing up each and every single attempt by...

If Instagram Was in 3D, It Would be Called Seene – Now Available on Google Play

Tim January 28, 2015 96

Now available on Google Play, Seene is a photo sharing application much like Instagram, except for one huge difference. While uploading and liking other people's photos is basically the same, the actual content is much more immersive, as the service focuses...

DROID Turbo Soak Test Incoming, is It Lollipop Time?

Kellen January 28, 2015 96

Invites to a soak test of "an early preview of a new software release" for members of Motorola's Feedback Network who own the DROID Turbo arrived this morning. Is it Lollipop time for Turbo owners? It might be, though the details in the invite aren't specific...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

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 Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 96

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

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 96

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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

Kellen December 22, 2025 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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 96

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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