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Last Chance Deal: Limefuel LP200X 20,000mAh Battery Pack for $35 (UPDATED)

Kellen January 14, 2015 15

Update: This deal is done, but if you still need a cheap battery pack, you can still find the Motorola Power Pack 3000 for a ridiculously low $8.99 price (regularly $50) at eBay. If you want two, you can grab a 2-pack for $14.99. Our best deal of the last...

Google Maps Updated to Version 9.3, Allows for Sharing Directions

Tim January 14, 2015 15

An update was pushed to Google Maps this afternoon, bumping it up to version 9.3. In the update, Google now allows for users to share directions to specific destinations through whichever app you choose, a feature which was previously unavailable. To do this,...

Giveaway: Enter for Your Chance to Win a Free OnePlus One Smartphone

Tim January 14, 2015 15

Need a new phone? Sure, of course you do. If so, we have a great contest taking place through the DL Deals Store - a free OnePlus One smartphone. The contest will run for 6 days, and at the end of the sixth day, we will choose the winner of the brand new phone...

Forget Wireless Charging, Your Next Phone Needs Quick or Turbo Charging

Kellen January 14, 2015 15

A year ago, maybe even six months ago, I was fully invested in Qi wireless charging. There was a time that I couldn't even envision life without a phone that had Qi wireless charging built-in. In fact, I used to complain about phones not having the technology...

Google Partners With Auto Manufacturers to Expedite Self-driving Car Project

Kyle January 14, 2015 15

Google's autonomous car project is moving at a fast clip (no pun intended), but a host of logistical and regulatory barriers stand in the way of commercialization. Still, that is not stopping the search giant from pursuing an aggressive 2020 launch window. To...

Report: Samsung in Talks to Buy BlackBerry for Up to $7.5 Billion

Tim January 14, 2015 15

According to sources of Reuters, who had eyes on with the paperwork, Samsung is currently in negotiations to purchase BlackBerry outright. With a high premium on BB's current trading price, Samsung could spend anywhere from $6 billion to $7.5 billion to...

AcDisplay Getting Updated With Material Design Makeover, Bug Fixes

Tim January 14, 2015 15

AcDisplay, the app which intends to recreate Motorola's Moto Display, is set to receive quite a hefty update this week. In the update, the developer has brought initial support for Lollipop devices, while also bringing a bit of a Material Design makeover for...

Deal: Groupon is Still Selling Brand New Nexus 7 (2013) 16GBs for $149

Kellen January 14, 2015 15

I can't believe this deal is continuing to be available over at Groupon. Google's last 7-inch tablet, the Nexus 7 (2013), after being featured by the deal site for almost two months, can still be picked with 16GB of storage for just $149. We are talking a...

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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