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OnePlus 6T Open Beta Program Now Available, First Update Rolling Out

Tim December 20, 2018

The Open Beta program for OnePlus 6T has arrived, with the first update in that program now available for download. Inside, 6T owners will find December's security patch, a call history feature for incoming calls from unknown numbers, as well as iPhone support...

Sign-Up for Google Fi Before January 15, Receive $100 in Bill Credits

Tim December 20, 2018

Thanks to Ellen, kinda, but not really, anyone can score $100 in service credits when signing up for Google Fi right now. As you might already know, Google Fi is Google's phone plan, where customers only pay for the data they use. Utilizing 3 existing carrier...

Huawei Rolling Out EMUI 9.0, Based on Android Pie, to Select Devices

Tim December 19, 2018

For select Huawei device owners, Pie is headed your way! Should you own a phone in the Mate 10 series, P20 series, or the Honor Play, Honor View10 and Honor 10, the update is now rolling out. Based on Android 9.0 Pie, EMUI 9.0 is Huawei's take on the latest OS...

DEAL: Samsung 10,000mAh Fast Charge Battery Pack is $15.99 ($19 Off)

Kellen December 19, 2018

Here's a good stocking stuffer deal - Samsung's 10,000mAh portable battery pack with USB-C cable and fast charging is discounted to $15.99 right now. That's a $19 savings on a device that should give you a couple of charges with each use. This portable battery...

Dark Sky Now Available on Wear OS!

Tim December 19, 2018

Dark Sky users can now access the app's weather information directly from a Wear OS smartwatch. With this added support, you can view forecasts, current conditions, as well as hyperlocal down-to-the-minute rain forecasts. On top of this, the app supports...

I’m Not Excited for HTC’s 2019

Kellen December 19, 2018

I'm not. At all. Just clearing that up, guy. For those missing the back story, just know that I wrote this piece back in January. I think I was serious when I wrote it, even as Tim and the DL regulars (rightfully) mocked the hell out of me. Your boy was trying...

Google Fi Customers Can Now Claim a Free Google Photos Photo Book

Tim December 19, 2018

Google Fi has a holiday present for customers this week, a free photo book from Google Photos. To claim, you can play a simple web-based game or simply skip that step. The game is an extremely basic task, with a dinosaur jumping over obstacles. How far you...

Bro, You Just Got Fired

Kellen December 19, 2018

OnePlus released the OnePlus 6T only a few weeks ago, but a new image may show off their next device. The image arrives via @IshanAgarwal24, who posted up a shot that appears to be from inside a room of a meeting between OnePlus CEO Pete Lau and others. On a...

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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