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DEAL: Google’s Newest Daydream View Headset is $20 Off

Kellen February 21, 2018 10

Google's newest Daydream View headset is currently $20 off at a variety of retailers. That drops the price to $79.99, which is the same price that the original View headset fetched. What's different about this new 2017 version? It has a new outer material, one...

Here are the Android Phones Google Recommends for Enterprise Customers

Tim February 21, 2018 43

In the world of Android, there are many choices when it comes to devices. When you look closely, though, some devices are better than others in categories such as frequent security updates and reliable software experiences. Because of this, Google is launching...

REMINDER: We’re Giving Away 2 LG V30s, Thanks to AT&T!

Kellen February 21, 2018 6

Quick reminder here, but don't forget that we're giving away an LG V30 to two different DL readers on Monday, thanks to AT&T. You don't have to do much to enter, outside of completing a few tasks in the widget below. It's super free and super easy. Full...

Snapdragon 845 Platform Lets You Wirelessly Stream Audio to Multiple Headsets, Speakers

Tim February 21, 2018 31

According to an announcement made by Qualcomm this morning, the Snapdragon 845 platform (you know, the processor that will be inside all of this year's flagship devices?), now supports Qualcomm Broadcast Audio. Like me when I first heard of this, you may be...

Nest Aware No Longer Stupidly Expensive, Plus Nest Cam IQ Now has Google Assistant

Kellen February 21, 2018 20

Nest announced today that thanks to a new addition to the Nest Aware line-up of subscription plans, it's no longer so expensive to get a bit of access to your home security cameras' history. Additionally, if you own a Nest Cam IQ, it's now powered by Google...

Essential Just Made It Easier Than Ever to Join Their Oreo Beta Program

Tim February 21, 2018 19

We get it, you haven't sideloaded something onto an Android phone since 2011. That's completely understandable and no one here blames you. Well, should you not be an adb master hacker elite, Essential is now letting would-be Oreo beta testers join the Android...

AT&T Appears to be Serious About Launching Mobile 5G This Year

Kellen February 21, 2018 10

In early January, shortly after AT&T told us that they had plans to launch mobile 5G before the end of 2018, the collective eye-roll throughout the industry could be felt far and wide. Having said very little about 5G in the lead-up to that proclamation,...

Pixel 2 XL Camera Wins the Weekend After Owner’s Kebab Photo Session Goes Viral

Kellen February 20, 2018 67

Thanks to a drunken photo session at a kebab place that went down over the weekend, the internet is now in love with the Pixel 2 XL camera. Funny how these things happen, but a single Tweet that included four photos taken with a Pixel 2 XL, photos that the...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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 67

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 67

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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