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6-Hour Screen on Time Guy, Explain Yourself

Kellen March 21, 2016 249

I can't take it anymore. I need to know now. You, 6-hour screen on time guy, it's time to explain it all. I want to know details. I want to know if you are even attached to a cell network (because I don't believe that you are). I want to know, how on Earth,...

LG G5 Pre-Orders Open Today at AT&T, Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE Returns

Kellen March 21, 2016 19

At the end of last week, we saw LG G5 pre-orders open up at Best Buy for select carriers, while individual carriers either announced later dates or remained quiet. AT&T was one of the silent few, but has switched gears this morning by announcing that pre-...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: March 18, 2016

Tim March 18, 2016 2

This week at DL, we began the Bracket Challenge for 2016, which is probably our most favorite time of year. If you entered, how's your bracket looking so far? With the latest Michigan St. upset, we have seen a ton of brackets busted. However, we were not...

Friday App Sales: LEGO Batman, Goat Simulator, and Hitman: Sniper

Tim March 18, 2016 8

If relaxing, taking in a few games on the telly this weekend isn't enough to keep you busy, maybe the latest deals on apps and games can do the trick. Right now on Google Play, many popular titles are listed on sale, such as Goat Simulator for only $0.99, and...

Unlocked LG G5 on B&H Photo Should Work on GSM and CDMA Networks (Verizon Included)

Tim March 18, 2016 123

B&H Photo is now listing the LG G5 on its website, available for purchase starting April 1. However, this isn't an ordinary carrier-specific variant. Instead, this unlocked model, according to the product listing, features LTE bands that would make it...

T-Mobile Unboxes LG G5 in “Probably World’s Fastest Unboxing”

Tim March 18, 2016 23

T-Mobile is at it again, unboxing yet another device in extreme fashion. Last time, T-Mobile's Des Smith unboxed the Galaxy S7 underwater, but now, the company looks to be raising the bar with "probably the world's fastest unboxing" of the LG G5. By world's...

Test Your Basketball Skills With Facebook Messenger’s Latest Easter Egg Game

Tim March 18, 2016 6

In time for March Madness (how's your bracket looking?), Facebook has built in a basketball easter egg game for users of Messenger. When activated, a mini shooting game pops up, testing your finger flicking skills against your friend. To start the game up,...

Label Your Places in Google Maps With Cute Little Icons

Tim March 18, 2016 11

Thanks to an update for Google Maps, users can begin to customize their places with little icons, such as log cabins for your home, or a towering skyscraper for your work. Once a place has been customized, you will see these icons appear on your map whenever...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 11

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 11

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 249

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 249

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 249

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 249

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 249

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 249

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 249

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 249

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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