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Open Beta for Oreo Update Now Available to OnePlus 3, 3T Owners

Tim October 16, 2017 5

Announced this weekend, an open beta for Android 8.0 "Oreo" is now available to owners of a OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T. Is that awesome? You better believe it. Somewhat on the sad side of this news, it was announced back in August that Oreo would be the last...

Huawei Announces the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, Once Again Without US Details

Kellen October 16, 2017 21

Huawei announced its new flagship phones this morning, the Huawei Mate 10 (pictured below) and Mate 10 Pro (pictured above). These phones have been reported about, thanks to leaks, for weeks and weeks now, but we've been handed the official details to share....

Weekly Recap: LG V30 In-House and White Essential Phone Available for Purchase

Tim October 13, 2017 6

At long last, our retail unit of the LG V30 arrived in the DL offices, so we started the process or reviewing it. We can't say when exactly we'll have it up, but it won't take forever, we promise. In the meantime, we posted up an unboxing, tips and tricks, and...

You Can Now Order Food Via the Facebook App

Tim October 13, 2017 6

Announced today, users can now order food for takeout or delivery directly through the Facebook app. We're talking pizza, burgers, or anything else you might be in the mood for. Simply open the app, search for what you want, place the order, and then eat. As...

Good Guy Google Drops Price of Headphone Jack Adapter From $20 to $9

Tim October 13, 2017 55

When the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were announced, I think it's safe to say that everyone was a little shocked to learn Google's own USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter was priced at a whopping $20. That ain't cheap for a little dongle and I'm pretty sure...

DEAL: Grab Aukey’s USB to USB Type-C Adapters at a Discount Thanks to Coupon Codes

Tim October 13, 2017 8

For a limited time, you can grab yourself a handy dandy 2-pack of USB-A to USB Type-C adapters from Aukey, perfect for usage with your new MacBook Pro or Android device that features USB Type-C. According to the product listings, these adapters are USB 3.0,...

DL Q&A Sessions: Volume 49 Answers

Tim October 13, 2017 4

We have answers to your questions on this lovely Friday, wrapping up Volume 49 of the DL Q&A Sessions. This week, we got a nice variety of questions, ranging in topic from batteries, disappearing bezels, Android Wear, and our recommendations for devices in...

Download and Try Out the Pixel 2’s Custom Launcher and Camera App

Tim October 13, 2017 49

Courtesy of the good folks over at XDA, the Pixel 2's custom Pixel Launcher and updated Google Camera app with Motion Photo and Face Retouching are available for download and installing on other Android-powered devices. For the Pixel Launcher, it appears it...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 49

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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