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Cyanogen CEO Says Team is Consolidating to California, Steve Kondik is Out

Kellen December 1, 2016 46

Cyanogen Inc will now move forward without Cyanogen, according to a blog posted to the company's site yesterday afternoon. That's right, Steve Kondik is out at his own company and will now "forge his path as he sees fit." The move comes alongside news that...

Or Maybe Motorola Will Bring a “5G” Mod to the Moto Z…or an E-Ink Display…

Kellen December 1, 2016 46

Good news, Moto Z owners - Motorola may have some ideas in mind for future Moto Mods. Speaking at a press event today in Chicago, Motorola's senior direct of product management, John Touvannas, tossed out some ideas that his company may be considering. ...

Google Home Review

Kellen December 1, 2016 46

After spending the past few weeks with Google Home running my home, the time has come for our full Google Home review. Since this is one of those newish product categories, it wasn't going to be fair to do this in less than 24 hours or even a week, because...

#TBT: Original Moto 360 Was the Best Android Wear Watch Ever

Tim December 1, 2016 46

Following the news that Moto has zero intentions of launching a new Moto 360 smartwatch, we just wanted to throw a notion out into the cosmos: The original Moto 360 was the best Android Wear smartwatch ever, and no, you can't argue otherwise. The watch's ...

Don’t Expect a New Moto 360 Anytime Soon

Tim December 1, 2016 46

In the latest bit of news from Moto that should be labeled as unsurprising, it has been confirmed that no new Moto 360 smartwatch is currently being developed for the launch of next year's Android Wear 2.0. Back in September, it was reported that no new...

Google Intros New Colors, Crimson and Snow, for Daydream View

Tim December 1, 2016 46

UPDATE: The new Daydream View colors of Crimson and Snow are now shipping and available for purchase. The Daydream View virtual reality headset from Google is available in two new colors this week, Crimson and Snow. Not so long ago, Google launched the headset...

DEAL: ZTE Axon 7 Mini at Best Buy for $249 ($50 Off) Starting December 4 (Updated)

Tim December 1, 2016 46

Beginning this Sunday (December 4), folks can head to Best Buy and get big savings on an Axon 7 Mini from ZTE. Typically priced at $299, you can purchase the device in Ion Gold or Platinum Grey for just $249, which is $50 off. The Axon 7 Mini is the little...

LG G5 on Verizon Appears to be Seeing Nougat Update Today (Updated: Official!)

Kellen December 1, 2016 46

According to DL readers, the Android Nougat update for Verizon's LG G5 appears to be rolling out. The update seems to have just started, as both readers pinged us with the news at almost the exact same time. Verizon has not yet published their typical updated...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 6

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 2

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 12

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 4

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 2

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 12

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 18

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 46

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 46

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 46

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 46

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 46

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 46

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 46

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 46

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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