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Samsung to Launch Samsung Pay for Online Shoppers in 2016

Tim December 29, 2015 14

In a recent interview, Thomas Ko, global co-general manager of Samsung Pay, stated that online payment support via Samsung Pay is coming soon to those in the US. Right now, Samsung Pay is limited to the latest high-end handsets from Samsung, but in 2016, the...

Cher Wang: HTC Will Never Disappear, Big Plans for 2016

Tim December 28, 2015 105

In 2016, HTC desperately needs a hit. Industry analysts have been predicting the company's death, with one columnist going so far as to say the company is headed for extinction next year. Speaking with the press, HTC's CEO and chairwoman, Cher Wang, says the...

Google Glass for Enterprise Passes Through FCC Testing

Eric December 28, 2015 12

I can't decide if it feels like it has been years or weeks since Google announced the first Google Glass Explorers Program at I/O 2012 by jumping out of a blimp above the conference that was going on. Such drama. Such excitement. Google's latest model of Glass...

Deal: Pay What You Want for the Android Expert’s Coding Bundle

Tim December 28, 2015

For just two days more, you can pay what you want for the Android Expert's Coding Bundle on the DL Deals Store. Inside, you will find essential guides for learning to code for Android, including Marshmallow app development and java programming, totaling more...

My Favorite Android Apps of 2015

Kellen December 28, 2015 87

I'm starting to think that this mobile ecosystem that we play in every day has matured. I say that because I haven't dramatically changed the way I use my phone from 2014 to 2015. I still use many of the same apps as I did last year (most can be found in this...

GIVEAWAY: $250 in Google Play Gift Cards Up for Grabs! (Updated: Winners Chosen!)

Kellen December 28, 2015 1237

Did you know that you can email Google Play gift cards to people in $10, $15, $20, $25, $50, and $100 increments? Well, you can! And because you can, we decided it is once again time to give a bunch away to you. In fact, we'll hand out a total of $250 in...

Report: Upcoming Galaxy S7 Could Come in Two Screen Sizes

Eric December 28, 2015 53

The new year is just days away at this point and with numerous reports mentioning a January announcement from Samsung detailing the Galaxy S7, you can expect to start hearing more and more leaks. The latest information points to two different screen sizes for...

Google Play Offers Up Free, $0.99, and Other Discounted Albums

Kellen December 28, 2015 8

Google is currently offering up "The Year's Best Music Deals" through a promotion on Google Play that features a handful of free or $0.99 albums, along with dozens of others that are $10. The free and super cheap ($0.99) list includes everything from country...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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