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AppLock Brings Nexus Imprint Security to Any App of Your Choosing

Tim January 20, 2016 47

If you are looking to bolster the security on your Android device, and have a device that features Nexus Imprint (Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P), you can utilize AppLock, an app that will place a fingerprint barrier between the outside world and your precious data. ...

Deal: Power Your Device Using the Sun With This 30,000mAh Solar Charger, $45

Tim January 20, 2016

For those looking to power their smart devices off the grid, you can use this Solar 30,000mAh Battery Pack, available through the DL Deals Store for just $45. Regularly priced at $99, this battery pack will not only power your smartphone and tablet using the...

Here are the New TAG Heuer Connected Ambassador Watch Faces From Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady, and More

Kellen January 20, 2016 22

At CES, TAG Heuer announced an update to its Connected app on Android that would introduce the first wave of custom watch faces from the company's ambassadors. Those ambassadors include the likes of Tom Brady, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jeremy Lin, G.E.M., David...

MetroPCS Looks to Poach Sprint Customers, Offers Up to 50% Off Your Monthly Bill

Tim January 20, 2016 12

MetroPCS wants to bring over Sprint's customers, hoping that half off of their monthly bill will convince them to make the switch. When and if you do make a switch, MetroPCS details that you will get two lines with 2GB of 4G LTE data per line for $50 a month,...

DEAL: Verizon Hosting BOGO 50% on DROID Turbo 2 and Maxx 2

Kellen January 20, 2016 20

Verizon kicked off a new deal this morning that includes their newest DROID phones. The deal is a buy one, get one (BOGO) 50% mix-and-match sort of thing, where you could buy the DROID Turbo 2 and get half off another Turbo 2 or the DROID Maxx 2. You could...

The Saygus V2…You Already Asked for a Refund, Right?

Kellen January 19, 2016 75

The Saygus V2 or V-Squared is back in the news this week, unfortunately. I don't really have much to say about it, other than we met with them at CES and came away shaking our heads at the disaster that they have become since announcing their phone at last...

Iron Maiden RPG, Legacy of the Beast, Hits Mobile This Summer

Tim January 19, 2016 6

Iron Maiden, the one and only, is set to license their name for an upcoming RPG title that will launch in the summer of 2016. According to the dedicated website for Legacy of the Beast, you will battle as Eddie (Maiden's undead mascot), set to the tunes of...

Latest Humble Mobile Bundle Features Titles From Bandai Namco

Tim January 19, 2016 4

Humble Bundle, the easiest way to get a group of games for the lowest price, while also helping out a charity, has a new list of games up for grabs. Supporting the Save the Children charity, Humble Bundle is offering a gang of Bandai Namco games, all for the...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 4

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 4

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 4

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 4

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 4

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 4

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 4

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 4

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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 47

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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