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Comparison: Nexus 6P and 5X vs. Moto X Pure, Nexus 5/6, iPhone 6, Galaxy S6, and More

Kellen October 19, 2015 66

One of the most common requests we hear during our initial period with a new phone is "How does it compare to this phone or that phone?" To get out ahead of that we put together this video, which is 10 minutes of the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X compared to the...

Nexus 5X Camera Review and Sample Bonanza

Kellen October 19, 2015 40

The Nexus 5X camera, a hardware feature that will probably be discussed more than any other. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it even decent? You want to know. I certainly wanted to know. Now, after spending the past couple of days with the camera, think I have a...

Nexus 5X and 6P Unboxing!

Kellen October 19, 2015 36

As you are now well aware, Nexus season has officially begun. We have both the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X in house and are well into getting reviews ready for you. But since we have only had the phones for a couple of days, we certainly aren't ready to give our...

Nexus 6P Camera Review and Sample Bonanza

Tim October 19, 2015 97

Could it be? Nexus devices with a legit camera? Yes, it may be hard to believe, but Google has apparently delivered the goods with the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. We know many of you may want to know exactly what these smartphones are capable of, so we took both...

Small Group of Moto X Pure Edition Owners are Testing Marshmallow Right Now

Kellen October 17, 2015 99

A little over a week ago, select owners of the Moto X Pure Edition received their first invite to a soak test of a new software update. Motorola didn't let on to what the update was at the time, but it wasn't a stretch to think that it could be an early build...

DROID Turbo 2 Will Have Shatterproof Display, Moto Maker – MAXX 2 With 48 Hour Battery

Kellen October 17, 2015 100

On October 27 at an event in New York City, Motorola and Verizon will announce two new DROID phones, the DROID Turbo 2 and the DROID MAXX 2. Both phones have been rumored on countless occasions over the past couple of months, but we now know exclusive details...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: October 16, 2015

Tim October 16, 2015

Another week down here at DL, but it was absolutely packed with Google-related news. Hangouts 5.0 started rolling out in all of its bug crushing glory, Google Play is getting a facelift, and TAG Heuer teased its Connected device with the first picture of the...

Use Android Pay at Jamba Juice and Get Free Android Collectibles

Kellen October 16, 2015 23

Want a free Android collectible? Stop by your local Jamba Juice in the near future, pay for a drink with Android Pay, and you may walk out with one. The juicery is running a promotion for the free minis as long as supplies last, so you may want to hurry. All...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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

Tim December 12, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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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