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T-Mobile Will Reimburse You Up to $325 If You Bring Your Pixel to Their Network

Kellen October 27, 2016 130

Last night, T-Mobile CEO John Legere teased incoming news related to Google's new Pixel phone. Since the phone is only available through the Google Store, Verizon, or Best Buy, we were curious how T-Mobile would try and attach themselves to it. Certainly,...

Google Posts a Couple of Getting Started Videos for the Pixel Phones, Helps You Ditch an iPhone

Kellen October 26, 2016 52

Even with shipments being weeks behind due to unexpected demand, Google continues to pump out content for its Pixel phones. Two new videos today are of the "beginners' guide type" in that they help newbies switch over to the Pixel from an iPhone and then get...

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs Reported to Include 4K AMOLED Display, 8GB RAM

Tim October 26, 2016 183

In wake of the Galaxy Note 7 disaster, Samsung may need to bump its launch timeline of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge. If that is the case, it should be no shock to see many rumors and supposed leaks flooding the web as we enter the last part of 2016. In the...

Google Pixel Tips and Tricks: 25+ to Make You a Pixel Pro

Kellen October 26, 2016 30

At this point in our Google Pixel and Pixel XL coverage, we've pretty much talked about it all. We unboxed the phone. Posted our full Pixel review. Told you the first 10 things you should do. Gave you 5 reasons to buy one. We even reviewed the camera. But...

Giveaway: Win a Google Home or $10 Google Play Gift Card

Tim October 26, 2016 801

Orders of the Google Home are expected to ship out in early November, and if you didn't order one from the Google Store, we here at DL would like to get one into your home once they are available. That's right, we're giving away a Google Home, only because we...

Allo Updated to Support Split Screen, Inline Replies on Android ‘Nougat’

Tim October 26, 2016 31

Allo is being updated in Google Play, aimed at users who are already running Android 7.0+ "Nougat." Once updated, users will find support for Android's built-in split screen feature (aka Multi Window), as well as inline replies from the notification shade. To...

Shipment Department at Google Running ‘3 Weeks Behind’ on Pixel Orders

Tim October 26, 2016 154

The following story seems to run each year, but here we go again. According to an online chat between 9 to 5 Google and a Google representative, the shipping department handling Pixel and Pixel XL orders is running "3 weeks behind," with many orders now set to...

Google Fiber Pauses Deployment to ‘Refine Approach,’ Head of Business Exits

Tim October 26, 2016 53

Announced via a Fiber blog post, Access CEO Craig Barratt states that while "our subscriber base and revenue are growing quickly," the company will be pausing all deployment in eight areas of the US that have been in the "exploratory" phase (planning out...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 53

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 53

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 53

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 53

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 53

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 53

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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

Kellen January 27, 2026 53

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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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 53

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 130

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 130

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 130

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 130

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 130

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 130

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 130

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 130

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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