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Amazon’s New Alexa-Powered Devices Could Act as a Home Intercom System

Kellen March 3, 2017 20

If Amazon has their way, devices like the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot will become the ultimate home communication system of the future. According to a report out of Recode, Amazon is not only working on new Alexa-powered devices that should be able to make phone...

DL Q&A Sessions: Volume 45 Answers

Tim March 3, 2017 13

This past Monday, we ask you to submit questions for Volume 45 of the DL Q&A Sessions. Naturally, you delivered, so now we're here to provide you with our answers. This week, questions ranged in topic, covering what we expect from Google I/O this year, at...

This Updated Play Store UI Sure Seems to be Rolling Out

Kellen March 3, 2017 27

Google appears to be rolling out a slightly tweaked Google Play UI today that should make updating individual apps an easier task. You should be able to see what I'm talking about in the image above, where apps that have updates show with a new "UPDATE" box...

We’re Getting Another Google Pixel This Year in the “Premium” Category

Kellen March 3, 2017 157

Just in case you had any doubts about the future of Google's newly introduced line of premium Pixel devices, Google senior VP of hardware, Rick Osterloh, has put them to bed. During a quick chat with the crew at AndroidPit, Osterloh confirmed that they'll be...

DEAL: Samsung Gear Fit2 is Just $99 at Verizon ($80 Off), TurboPower Type-C Charger at $19.99 ($20 Off)

Kellen March 2, 2017 21

Heads-up, deal hunters. Verizon is hosting some solid discounts on a bunch of accessories this week. I don't know what the occasion is, but you can find steals on items like the Samsung Gear Fit2 for just $99.99 ($80 off). They also have discounts on SanDisk...

Exchange Tasks Now Supported in Gmail App

Tim March 2, 2017 17

Announced today, the Gmail app for Android users now supports Exchange Tasks, meaning no more fumbling between multiple apps to stay on top of the work you need to get done. As detailed by the Gmail team, this new feature will synchronize your tasks with...

Thursday Poll: What Flagship Are You Leaning Towards Currently?

Tim March 2, 2017 177

It's already March and the US market has yet to see a major flagship launch from the larger Android OEMs. While a couple have been announced (LG G6 and HTC U Ultra), there are another couple scheduled for unveiling on March 29, those being the Galaxy S8 and...

Motorola is Back to Embracing the Name “Motorola” Again

Kellen March 2, 2017 81

Remember at last year's CES when Lenovo confusingly tried to tell the world that it was phasing out the Motorola name as it moved towards "Moto by Lenovo" branded phones? Yeah, well, Lenovo (and Motorola) has decided that that was probably a mistake and is now...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 81

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 81

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 81

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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