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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...

T-Mobile Offers Buy One LG V30, Get One for $500 Off

Tim October 13, 2017 32

T-Mobile is currently hosting a promo, offering buyers of the newly launched LG V30 to get a second V30 device at $500 off. There are a few requirements, but that's nothing new for deals such as this. To lay it out as simply as possible, folks will need to...

Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 32

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 32

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 32

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 32

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 32

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 32

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 32

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 32

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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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