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Tip: If You had Device Protection on Your Old Pixel and Traded It in, Get a Partial Refund

Kellen November 2, 2017 12

If you picked up a new Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL from Google and traded in your old Pixel or Pixel XL from the Google Store, you might be able to get a partial refund on your old Device Protection plan. At least one of our readers did just that and will get back $...

DEAL: Eero WiFi System Packs are Up to $72 Off Right Now

Kellen November 2, 2017 5

The latest Eero Home WiFi System is seeing a substantial discount at Amazon today. This is the new 2nd generation Eero too, and is available in a couple of different packs that will help blanket your home in fast WiFi. The 2-pack that includes a single Eero...

The T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Isn’t Dead Yet

Tim November 2, 2017 19

According to the latest report from The Wall Street Journal, T-Mobile has sent another offer to Sprint, in a desperate attempt to make a merger between the two happen, with it said a deal could still be made "within weeks." This news follows a report from...

Dashlane 5 Dropped Today With Special Features for Android Oreo

Kellen November 2, 2017 15

Dashlane released v5 of its apps today across all platforms and that includes Android. The biggest takeaways are that they redesigned their web experience, added 2-step authentication support, and have new logos and icons everywhere. If you are a Dashlane user...

Here’s Our LG V30 Video Review!

Kellen November 2, 2017 36

For those who didn't have a chance to read through our entire LG V30 review or who would rather have the visual version, our LG V30 video review is now up! In this 9-minute clip, I share thoughts on the phone's 6-inch POLED display and whether or not it...

YouTube TV App for Android TV Now on Google Play

Tim November 2, 2017 23

The YouTube TV app for the Android TV platform was made official on October 30, and today, the app is now available for download via Google Play. From my device list on Google Play, I can confirm that you can download it to NVIDIA SHIELD TV units, as well as...

HTC U11+ Might be Based on the Original “Muskie” Pixel 2 XL

Kellen November 2, 2017 36

On last week's DL Show during a discussion about the HTC-made Pixel 2 XL under codename "muskie" that was scrapped by Google in favor of the LG-made Pixel 2 XL under codename "taimen," Tim tossed out the idea that "muskie" may not be dead and could arrive as...

Google Assistant on Phones Now Supports Spanish and Italian

Tim November 2, 2017 5

Announced this week, Google is adding support for Spanish and Italian to Google Assistant on phones. With this, folks in the US, Mexico, and Spain will be able to prompt and speak commands to Google in Spanish, while those in Italy will be able to do so in...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 5

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 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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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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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