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#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...

Sony Begins Rolling Out Nougat Update for Xperia XZ, X Performance

Tim December 1, 2016 8

Beginning today, owners of the Xperia XZ and X Performance from Sony should be on the lookout for a Nougat update. Sony overviews the changes that are inside Nougat, including Multi-window support, longer battery life, manual camera controls, and changes to...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 8

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 8

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 8

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 8

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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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