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Deal: dbrand’s Nexus 6 Skins Priced at Just $6 a Piece, Includes Leather and Carbon Fiber

Tim January 28, 2015 34

For a very limited time, you can head over to dbrand's website, maker of custom skins for various devices, and pick up a Nexus 6 skin for just $6. This sale is to celebrate the company's new approach to the device, with the "M" logo cut out for a more handsome...

Verizon is Raising Upgrade and Activations Fees to $40

Kellen January 28, 2015 34

Yesterday evening, a source of ours tipped us to a potential increase in Verizon's activation and upgrade fees that would go into effect February 5. The rates would increase from $35 and $30 up to $40, respectively. While we were unable to verify with a second...

Or Maybe This is Actually the New HTC One (M9)? Please, Please be It.

Kellen January 28, 2015 34

What if all of those HTC One (M9) "Hima" leaks from the past week were nothing but decoys, dev units in shells made to look like last year's One (M8) in order to throw off the scent of the hunt? If the retired @evleaks and his new leak have anything to say...

Feedly’s New Power Search is Pretty Awesome at Finding Exactly What You Want

Kellen January 27, 2015 34

Feedly, the current king of RSS post-Google Reader, introduced the next iteration of its Power Search this afternoon. To say that this new version is "useful" is not giving it even close to enough credit. Feedly thinks that this most recent step will help them...

Apple Watch, With Its Unattractive Square Design and Average Battery Life, Ships in April

Kellen January 27, 2015 34

Am I trolling with that title? A little. Just keep in mind that I'm not the one who called the Apple Watch ugly or said it should be round or who wouldn't give Apple fans hope of it lasting more than a day on a single charge. Nope, not me. But because the...

3 Android Apps Worth Owning: AfterShip, Reddit News Pro, theScore

Kellen January 27, 2015 34

Last week, in our first "3 Android apps worth owning" feature, Tim told you about Fenix, Zooper Widget Pro, and Mailbox, all of which are apps that the DL team can't live without because of their ties to Twitter, phone customization, and organization. In this...

Here are the Next 4 Series 5 Android Collectibles From Dead Zebra

Kellen January 27, 2015 34

After showcasing the first couple of designs that will be included in the new Series 5 Android collectibles box set, the folks at Dead Zebra have continued to feature new designs every couple of days, and likely will until we get to release day. Within the...

Save $48 on the Nexus 6 at T-Mobile With This Coupon Code

Kellen January 27, 2015 34

T-Mobile is currently hosting a deal on the Nexus 6 that will slash $48 off the price. The deal is good for both 32GB and 64GB models, so at their $649 and $699 prices, you are looking at $601 and $651, respectively, after the discount. That's not a bad price...

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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