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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 13

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 119

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 15

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 8

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 113

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 11

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 14

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...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 14

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 14

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 14

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 14

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 14

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 14

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 14

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 14

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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 146

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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