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DEAL: This Quick Charge 3.0 Adapter 2-Pack is Just $29.99

Kellen December 11, 2015

Back in September, Qualcomm announced Quick Charge 3.0, the next evolution of quick charging, which could grab your phone up to 80% charge in just 35 minutes of time. It's also backwards compatible, so even if you don't have a phone that can take advantage at...

Friday App Sales: Metal Slug Series, Slender Man Origins, Nova Launcher Prime, More

Tim December 11, 2015 18

Looking for something to do this weekend? Don't plan on waiting in line for the newest pair of Jordan kicks? Well, there is a large list of apps and games currently on sale from Google Play, including a major deal you can't afford to miss out on. As we wrote...

FREE: Star Wars Google Cardboard Available for Free on Google Store!

Kellen December 11, 2015 285

Remember those Star Wars themed Google Cardboard units that Verizon was handing out the other day at select stores? They are now available on the Google Store, for free! As of now, with all in-stock, you can choose from BB-8, First Order Stormtrooper, Kylo Ren...

Google Shares 7 Things to Try with Voice Search On Mobile

Eric December 11, 2015 19

Most of our readers here have been with us long enough to know that Google Search on mobile wasn't always as useful as it is now. There was a time when Android fans were clamoring for the ability to say "Ok Google, Turn on WiFi." Well, did you know we can...

Google App Update Introduces Quick Screen Sharing Feature to Now on Tap

Kellen December 11, 2015 47

Ever wanted to quickly snap a screenshot of something and then share with a friend, only you don't have the fingers necessary to do Android's simultaneous press of Power+Volume Down? Or maybe you just don't want to do that action, then go find the notification...

DEAL: Buy Select Google Play Movies, Gift One to Someone for Free

Eric December 11, 2015 18

We're getting closer and closer to the holidays and gift-giving fever is just around the corner. In the spirit of the season, Google's latest act of giving is to let you gift a free Play Movie for a friend when you buy one for yourself. The deal is live now...

5 Reasons the Nexus 5X is Worth Buying

Kellen December 10, 2015 110

As we continue giving you 5 easy-to-digest reasons to buy this year's top phones, we set our sights next on Google's littler Nexus, the Nexus 5X. After reading my review, you may be a bit surprised to see this phone featured, but I have high hopes for the ...

Deal: Juice Up Your Tech With a Limefuel Blast 20000mAh Battery Pack for $37

Tim December 10, 2015

Instead of hanging out by the wall outlet, maybe you should invest in a handy battery pack? On the DL Deals Store, you can purchase a Limefuel Blast 20,000mAh Battery Pack for just $37, down from its usual price of $50. This battery pack allows owners to...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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