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Deals: BKHC Sport Bluetooth and SoundBot Sport Earbuds Starting at $20

Tim September 10, 2015

In the market for a set of new earbuds, perfect for taking on a run or hitting the gym? On the DL Deals Store, there are two pairs worth noting, the BKHC Sport Bluetooth Earbuds and the SoundBot Sport Bluetooth Earbuds. Each would be a solid companion for your...

SHIELD Tablet Update Brings Patch for Stagefright and Performance Improvements

Tim September 10, 2015 10

An update to version 3.1.1 for SHIELD Tablet is now available to owners, including a patch for the Stagefright exploit. Also included are system-wide optimizations and fixes, in addition to "stability and performance improvements." Overall, after the update,...

Android Pay Requires You to Enable a Secure Lock Screen

Kellen September 10, 2015 171

Just a quick heads-up, but with Android Pay, things have changed a bit on a security level when compared to Google Wallet. With Android Pay, Google is now requiring that you have a secure lock screen setup in order to use the mobile payment service. While...

Download: LMY48M, LYZ28K, LVY48F OTA Updates for Nexus Devices (Updated)

Tim September 10, 2015 35

Over-the-air (OTA) zip download links to LMY48M for Nexus devices are hitting the web, in case you don't want to mess with flashing factory images, wiping all of your data in the process. For now, we have links to the update for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (2013)...

Moto X Pure Edition Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen September 10, 2015 156

The Moto X Pure Edition is here! The excitement is needed because this is the 3rd generation of a phone that we called the phone of the year in both 2013 and 2014. Or maybe better put, this pone has some big shoes to fill. With a Moto Maker designed Moto X...

Star Wars: Uprising Hits Google Play, Takes Place Between Episode VI and The Force Awakens

Tim September 10, 2015 4

Kabam's Star Wars: Uprising game officially hit Google Play, an online RPG experience that allows you to build you very own character in the Star Wars universe. Set between Episode VI and The Force Awakens, players team up to take on the Empire in massive ...

OnePlus, Stop Apologizing, and Just Make Your Phone Available

Tim September 10, 2015 125

To begin, I would like to share a quote, first spoken by Lao Tzu. "The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long." To me, these few words speak volumes with regard to the way new companies on the block market themselves. Everything is "hype" this and...

Video Calling Updates Arrive for T-Mobile Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Note 5, and Edge+

Kellen September 10, 2015 42

T-Mobile is pushing a bunch of updates to its current Galaxy line-up that either include Video Calling for the first time or UI updates for a previous Video Calling releases. The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are getting T-Mobile's new Video Calling for the first time...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 42

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 42

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

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 42

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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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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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