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NVIDIA GeForce NOW App for Android Available to Sideload, Works Just Fine

Tim October 14, 2019

If you're a GeForce NOW beta user who has been awaiting the official release of the service's Android app from NVIDIA, we're sorry, but you're going to have to keep waiting a bit. If you're tired of waiting and are ready to sideload the app that went live for...

Poll: Your Phone has USB-C, Right?

Kellen October 14, 2019

Four years ago, OnePlus brought us the OnePlus 2 and included a USB-C port. I'm not sure that it was the first phone on the planet with USB-C, but the fact that they went for it before almost anyone else as an up-and-coming company in the spotlight - even if...

Samsung One UI 2 Beta for Android 10 Arrives Today in US on Galaxy S10 Line

Tim October 14, 2019

Samsung announced availability for the One UI 2 Beta based on Android 10 early this morning, detailing that owners of a Galaxy S10 device would have first, but limited access. Specifically, if you own a Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, or Galaxy S10e you are eligible...

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Fully Outed by Best Buy Canada

Kellen October 12, 2019

I keep wondering if the leaks will stop, but each day, we see something else show up that's related to Google's new, still-not-announced phones, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. Here we are three days before Google officially shows them off and Best Buy Canada is...

Poll: Preferred Foldable Style – Unfold to Phone or Tablet?

Kellen October 11, 2019

During today's DL Show, as we recapped our recent thoughts on the Galaxy Fold after spending a week with the device, labeling it the ultimate couch phone, we wondered about other form factors and whether or not they might be preferable. Specifically, we...

DEAL: Samsung Offers $500 Off Galaxy Note 10+ With Select Trade-In, Throwing in Free $200 Credit or Wearable Bundle

Tim October 11, 2019

Samsung is trying to get those on the fence with the Galaxy Note 10+ completely off of it by currently offering up to $500 off the device with a select trade-in, as well as gifting buyers with either $200 in Samsung store credit or a wearable bundle consisting...

DEAL: Pixel 3a and 3a XL Get Rare $50 Discount, Up to $100 Off at Best Buy (Updated)

Kellen October 11, 2019

Google's mid-range line, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, are discounted right now at a couple of retailers. Since these two devices don't see significant discounts very often, you may want to pay attention. Both phones are $50-off at a couple of retailers, but...

This is Google’s Pixelbook Go

Kellen October 11, 2019

The Pixelbook Go, a new Chromebook that Google is rumored to be revealing next week at the Pixel 4 event, has leaked extensively in prototype form. Like with almost all Google products, we know almost all there is to know about this unannounced Google product...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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