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Samsung Hires Lee Don-tae as New Head of Global Design, Has Nothing to do With Jony Ive

Tim January 16, 2015 28

According to reports, Samsung found its new Head of Global Design this month in Lee Don-tae, a former co-president of London-based design studio Tangerine. If Tangerine happens to sound just a slight bit familiar, that might be because Apple SVP of Design Jony...

Samsung Reportedly Opts for Touch-based Fingerprint Sensor Over Swipe-based on Galaxy S6

Tim January 16, 2015 28

According to sources of SamMobile, Samsung will bring new fingerprint sensor technology to the Galaxy S6, allowing you to no longer swipe your thumb on the home button. Much like we see on Apple's iPhone lineup, a user can simply place their finger on the home...

HTC Sets March 1 for Unveiling of Next Flagship Phone (Updated)

Kellen January 16, 2015 28

Thanks to HTC, we have something to hypebeast on this lovely Friday morning. In a "save the date" event invite sent out through what I can only imagine was HTC's Euro press team, we have a date to mark on our calendars for the unveiling of the company's next...

Question of the Day: What Was the Last App You Bought?

Tim January 15, 2015 28

Considering how good Monument Valley is as a game, and then seeing how poorly it has done on Google Play when compared to iOS, we have a question for you. What was the last app you bought? For me, I purchase a lot of apps, some for reviewing on DL and a lot...

Monument Valley Creators Share Revenue Numbers, Costs, Downloads, and Platform Breakdown of Their 2014 Success

Kellen January 15, 2015 28

Have you ever wondered how much revenue some of the top mobile games on the planet rake in? Curious to know what the cost is or the number of developers it takes to make a "game of the year" type title for mobile? Maybe you have always wanted to see proof that...

Deal: PowerCube Outlet Expander Turns Your Wall Socket Into a Juice Factory

Tim January 15, 2015 28

A deal taking place on the DL Deals Store for a PowerCube Outlet Expander can turn your boring wall socket into a complete power house. Priced at just $18, with free shipping, you stick the Expander into your wall, gaining access to 4 additional outlets and...

Android 5.0.2 LRX22G Factory Images Now Available for Nexus 10, Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi

Kellen January 15, 2015 28

Google just posted fresh Android 5.0.2 "Lollipop" factory images for the Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi. The build is the same LRX22G that the Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi received a couple of weeks ago. With factory images now available, it shouldn't be long before...

UpTo Intros Plugin for Chrome, Brings Features to Google Calendar

Tim January 15, 2015 28

No doubt, there are a ton of calendar apps available for Android devices. Last year, another app was released called UpTo, which we like quite a bit. However, Google Calendar's sync into my existing Google profile is what keeps me in the ecosystem. Now, what...

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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