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Pixel 2 and 2 XL Owners Who Used Google’s Trade-In Program, How’s That Process Going?

Kellen November 10, 2017 146

We're now a few weeks into your ownership of a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL, which also means that your Google Store trade-in has likely processed if you sent that off. At this point, we'd love to know how that situation is shaking out, since a couple of our readers...

Walmart Black Friday 2017 Deals Include Big Google Home and Mini Discounts

Kellen November 9, 2017 146

The Walmart Black Friday 2017 deals line-up is out and it has some solid tech discounts, but let's be real, I'm not sure anyone is matching the monster set of discounts that the Best Buy Black Friday list includes. Walmart has done well - Best Buy is the...

Question of the Day: What Mobile Games Are You Playing Right Now?

Tim November 9, 2017 146

Because Pokemon GO is no longer cool, I'm now the sole mobile gamer in the DL offices, a title that I hold proudly. Since I started playing Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, I've been on it like crazy every single day for the past few months. To say I'm addicted...

Qualcomm and T-Mobile Show Off Gigabit Class LTE, Highlight LAA Technology

Tim November 9, 2017 146

At a media event today in San Jose, CA, both Qualcomm and T-Mobile met with press to showcase the power of Gigabit Class LTE on T-Mobile's network using Android phones featuring Snapdragon Gigabit LTE modems. Tests were performed using VR streams, file...

DEAL: Get a SHIELD TV Pro for $35 Off at Newegg, Price Down to $265

Tim November 9, 2017 146

Usually priced at $299, buyers can grab an NVIDIA-made SHIELD TV Pro unit for just $264.99, thanks to a coupon code that saves you $35. The Pro model comes with 500GB of built-in storage, designed to be a media server for users who enjoy apps like Plex. Thanks...

Verizon Will Give You 50% Off Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL If You Trade Some Old Phones

Kellen November 9, 2017 146

Verizon is currently running a 50% off deal for the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL that isn't horrible depending on your situation. It's one of those semi-sneaky deals where you have to trade in the proper phone to get the full 50% off, plus they then spread...

South Park: Phone Destroyer Now Available for Android Worldwide

Tim November 9, 2017 146

Teased back in mid-June, South Park: Phone Destroyer is now available worldwide for Android users. To compare this to another popular title, think Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. In this game, you collect character cards, then use these cards to form a squad...

Google Makes Its Secret Files Go App Available for Download

Kellen November 9, 2017 146

Files Go, the secret file manager app of Google's that was discovered earlier in the week, is now available for download on Google Play. Google's VP of product management, Caesar Sengupta, took to Twitter last night to acknowledge the app and that it had been...

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 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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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