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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...

Google Shares Two Exclusive Material Design Wallpapers You Haven’t Seen Before, Download Them Here

Kellen October 21, 2015 15

Yesterday, on Google's Design site, Rachel Been penned an article that shared the story of the art behind the new wallpapers in Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The story talks of the artist's (Carl Kleiner) use of different types of paper, layering, and lighting to...

Google is Also Launching YouTube Music on October 28, Yet Another YouTube App

Kellen October 21, 2015 44

As a part of its YouTube red announcement, Google announced a new app to the growing YouTube line-up, YouTube Music. Yes, come October 28, we will not only have YouTube, YouTube Kids, YouTube Gaming, YouTube Red subscriptions, and Google Play Music, we will...

YouTube Announces YouTube Red, It’s Ad-Free Service With Special Perks (Updated)

Kellen October 21, 2015 179

This morning, YouTube announced a new service called YouTube Red. The service has been rumored in the past, but we now officially know what it will offer to users who are willing to pay its $9.99 per month fee. The service kicks of on October 28. With YouTube...

Twitter Intros Polls, Rolling Out Now for Android and iOS

Tim October 21, 2015 6

For those here who always wished they could ask a simple poll question to their followers on Twitter, you may now do so. Rolling out this week to Android, iOS, and desktop users, anyone with a Twitter account can now create a 2-question poll for people to...

Fossil Announces the Q Founder, Its $275 Android Wear Watch

Kellen October 21, 2015 49

Without much noise, Fossil unveiled its Android Wear watch this morning. The watch is officially called the Q Founder and is a part of the Fossil Q line of wearable accessories, but we'll just refer to it as the Founder from here on out, to save everyone from...

Google’s Nexus 6P is Now Out of Stock on the Google Store

Kellen October 21, 2015 193

Were you able to get in an order for Google's Nexus 6P? If not, I hate to break it to you, but your chance is gone for the time being, at least through the Google Store. Google has apparently sold through their initial inventory and is now listing the device...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 193

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 193

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 193

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 193

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 193

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 193

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 193

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 193

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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