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Samsung Hypes Now Bar in One UI 7, the New AI-Powered Lock Screen Feature

Tim December 17, 2024 11

With the introduction of One UI 7 in beta, Samsung is beginning a campaign to highlight the changes and differences in the updated software build for Galaxy devices. One key change is the Now Bar, an AI-powered assistant that lives on your device's lock screen...

OnePlus 13 Launches in the US on January 7

Kellen December 17, 2024 2

We've got big news in the world OnePlus launches for the US - the OnePlus 13 will arrive on January 7. That's it, that is the news of the day. After announcing the phone in China well over a month ago and then teasing January as the global launch, we now have...

Mythical Islands Expansion Now Available in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Kellen December 17, 2024 1

Trainers, it's time to open some new packs in Pokemon TCG Pocket. The Mythical Islands expansion dropped last night and we've already started collecting the set over here at DL offices. While only a mini-expansion, there are some great cards to be on the...

T-Mobile Opens Registration for Beta Satellite Service Using Starlink

Kellen December 16, 2024 2

T-Mobile and Starlink have this idea that there could be a world where there are no dead zones. By connecting the two, we could see a service where your T-Mobile data plan includes access to Starlink's satellite internet service and your phone could access a...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 16, 2024 3

It may be the holiday season, but that won't stop Google from releasing Android updates for Pixel phones. To start this week, Google gave us Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2, with several bug fixes included. For Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2, Google has continued to make this...

Gemini on Android Gets Access to Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental

Kellen December 16, 2024 3

Remember when Gemini 2.0 launched last week as a usable preview called Gemini 2.0 Flash that was only available on desktop? Cool. At the time, Google said to expect it in Gemini mobile apps "soon" and we've apparently reached that point, at least on Android....

One UI 7 Beta Gets 1st Update on Galaxy S24 Series With 14+ Fixes

Kellen December 16, 2024 1

The Galaxy S4 series is seeing a first One UI 7 Beta update to kickstart the week, so call it One UI 7 Beta 2 if you want. Whatever the name, this update is all about bug fixes and there are at least 14 that Samsung noted in their official changelog. This...

Rivian Gets Google Cast, YouTube App in Holiday Update

Kellen December 14, 2024 11

Back in May of this year, Google and Rivian teamed up to announce that Rivian vehicles would "soon" support Google Cast from phones to the big screen in cabin, plus a native YouTube app would bring an improved or native YouTube experience. We told you at that...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 11

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 11

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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