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Real Boxing Updated Through Google Play, Brings Punchtown DLC and Enhanced Multiplayer

Tim December 20, 2013 5

Real Boxing, the best way to experience real fighting on a mobile device, received a hefty update today through Google Play. Inside, players can access the Punchtown DLC pack, which lets players purchase unique and "edgy" items to boost their boxer's...

Facebook Home Update Includes a Customizable Lock Screen with Notifications

Kyle December 20, 2013 5

Facebook Home, the Facebook-made replacement launcher for Android devices, has been controversial (to put it mildly) ever since launch. Many lamented the fact that it wasn’t nearly as functional as other launchers, lacking features as simple as folder creation...

Google Play Handing Out Free Copies of “Elf” in Standard Definition

Tim December 20, 2013 5

Head on over to Google Play to pick up a free copy of Will Ferrel's Christmas movie, Elf. Would be nice if Google decided to give away a new movie each day until Christmas, but we shall see what happens. And for those of you that care, only the standard...

Friday App Sale Explosion: Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, Batman: Arkham City Lockdown, Metal Slug Series, and More

Tim December 20, 2013 5

Considering the size of the list we have compiled for all of the app sales currently taking place on Google Play, we think you will have enough games to play for all of 2014. It seems as if every developer and their grandmother decided to mark down their apps,...

NVIDIA, Retailers Offering SHIELD Gaming Unit for Just $249.99

Tim December 20, 2013 5

Hopeful gamers looking to score a deal this holiday season should look at NVIDIA's website, as the company has marked down the price of SHIELD by $50, bringing the grand total to $249.99. If you caught the DL Show on Wednesday, I personally claimed that SHIELD...

Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Update to Android 4.3 Available Via Upgrade Assistant as Build VRUEMJ9 (Updated)

Kellen December 20, 2013 5

Owners of the Galaxy Note 2 on Verizon, prepare yourselves for an Android 4.3 update. According to a number of readers, the update is now available through Verizon's computer-based Upgrade Assistant as build VRUEMJ9. It will undoubtedly be available over-the-...

Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Version Certified by Google, Ships December 24

Kellen December 20, 2013 5

You can talk rounds of funding all you want, but to tech enthusiasts, seeing Cyanogen Inc gain Google's approval on their version of the Oppo N1 that runs CM might be the bigger deal. And that's exactly what happened yesterday. The Oppo N1 CyanogenMod version...

Moto X $150 Off Full Retail Promo Returns, 50% Off Accessories Too

Kellen December 20, 2013 5

Kicking yourself over missing out on the Cyber Monday Moto X deal that granted customers $150 off the full retail price? You, my friends, are in luck today. Thanks to a promo running through the Today Show (yes, that Today Show), you have a second chance at...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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

Kellen December 22, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 5

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 5

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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