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Swiftkey 6.0 Hits Public Beta, Adds Double-Word Prediction and Revamped Emoji Panel

Kellen October 22, 2015 36

Swiftkey is pushing a version 6.0 of its popular keyboard this morning to its public beta channel. The keyboard maker is calling it the "biggest launch of new features" since they made Swiftkey free to all last year. In the update, Swiftkey is introducing...

Blackberry Priv Specs (Official)

Kellen October 21, 2015 166

The Blackberry Priv is now up for pre-order in the US for $749. That's kind of a crazy steep price that I can't imagine a whole bunch of people being willing to step up to the plate to take a crack at, but hey, you have all been excited enough about it that...

Blackberry Priv Pre-Orders Open in US for $749, Ship November 16 (Updated)

Kellen October 21, 2015 176

Blackberry seems to have opened pre-orders for their new Android-powered smartphone, the Priv. In the US, you are looking at spending $749 for an unlocked model that will only work on AT&T and T-Mobile. Blackberry notes that orders will begin shipping on...

Wunderlist App Updated With New Design, Marshmallow Goodies

Tim October 21, 2015 5

The Wunderlist to-do list and tasks app received an update today, bringing with it a completely redesigned look, as well as plenty of features that future proofs the app for Android 6.0 "Marshmallow." For those already running Android 6.0, Wunderlist now...

Nexus 5X Receiving Update Today to Build MDB08I

Kellen October 21, 2015 108

Nexus 5X devices that are arriving at the homes of Android fans today are receiving a small 42MB update almost immediately out of the box. The build is arriving as MDB08I, which is a build first seen as a factory image earlier in the week. Tough to know what'...

Cloud-First Robin Smartphone Pre-Order Now Live, Priced at $399

Tim October 21, 2015 35

Nextbit's Robin, the cloud-first smartphone that raised over $1.3 million on Kickstarter, is now up for pre-order priced at $399. According to the site where it is for sale, shipment is said to begin in February of 2016, which is quite a few months away. ...

ZTE Announces 64GB Axon Pro for $450, Mid-Range Axon for $330

Tim October 21, 2015 28

ZTE announced two additional Axon devices this morning, giving buyers even more options when looking through ZTE's current smartphone lineup. Joining the current Axon Pro 32GB model, there is a new 64GB model of the Axon Pro, and a mid-range Axon. Each device...

Deal Reminder: $40 Gets You Two 3-Port and 4-Port Quick Charge 2.0 Chargers and a Cables

Kellen October 21, 2015

Just a quick reminder, but the Tronsmart Power Bundle deal we featured a couple of weeks back is about to end over on the DL Deals Store. As a reminder, the deal includes a 3-port Quick Charge 2.0 wall charger, 4-port Quick Charge 2.0 car charger, and a 6-pack...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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