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Google Home Review

Kellen December 1, 2016 95

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 61

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 58

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 30

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 14

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 24

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...

Huawei Details Nougat Plans, Scheduled to Begin Q1 of 2017

Tim December 1, 2016 3

Huawei's latest smartphone, the Mate 9, ships with Nougat installed. From the two days I have been using it, it's quite nice. However, there are plenty of other Huawei devices that don't have Android 7.0+ yet, but the company has now detailed which phones are...

Swiftkey Makes All Themes Free on Android and iOS

Kellen December 1, 2016 15

Swiftkey announced this morning that themes in their Android and iOS keyboards are now all free. What does that mean for you? Only unlimited (over 100, in reality) theming madness, so themey your themes will be fighting with other themes over themes that those...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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 95

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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