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Moto X Pure Edition Owners, Share Your Early Thoughts!

Kellen September 16, 2015 333

Yesterday, I spent a good couple of hours answering your questions about the new Moto X Pure Edition. I noticed something pretty cool during that Q&A session, though, and that was the other opinions being shared to some of the questions by other owners of...

Deal: Buy a Premium Lifetime Subscription proXPN VPN for Just $39

Tim September 16, 2015

In need of a secure connection for your Internet business? Well, over on the DL Deals Store, you can grab a premium lifetime subscription to proXPN VPN for just $39, down from its advertised price of $375. proXPN VPN features unlimited traffic bandwidth, plus...

Video: Moto X Pure vs. Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen) vs. Nexus 6

Kellen September 16, 2015 79

Within the last week, you guys have made it clear to us that you want to know how the new Moto X Pure Edition (our unboxing) compares to the Moto X (1st gen), Moto X (2nd gen), and Nexus 6. I think it's safe to say that many of you are in the Moto X family of...

Video: Huawei Watch Unboxing and Hands-on

Tim September 16, 2015 32

The Huawei Watch has arrived, so now it's time to begin the full review process. First up, of course, is an unboxing video! Before we get right into the video, let's do a little bit of background on the device itself. The Huawei Watch features a 1.4" full-...

Apple’s First Android App, Move to iOS, Hits Google Play

Kellen September 16, 2015 133

Been in the Android game for a bit, but have decided your life would be better being controlled by someone else in a walled garden of tech hell where no one cares what you think because Apple? Apple will help you realize that life through their Move to iOS app...

Minecraft: Story Mode Hits Google Play on October 15

Tim September 16, 2015 2

Telltale Games, in partnership with Mojang, is set to launch Minecraft: Story Mode for Android on October 15. The game will be released to Google Play as the first chapter, with additional chapters to follow. This follows previous deployment strategies of...

This Could be the New Nexus 5 in White or Mint, or Maybe It’s Nothing at All

Kellen September 16, 2015 139

According to Korean site underKG, the pictures below are of the new Nexus 5, which people keep oddly referring to as the Nexus 5X, but will probably just be called Nexus 5 (2015). Whatever. It's a name. And these are supposed pictures of it. The pictures are...

Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ Owners, Grab Your Galaxy Gifts Package

Tim September 16, 2015 23

For new or soon-to-be owners of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, Samsung has a few gifts for you. As they do with most flagship devices, Samsung has curated a Galaxy Gifts package, usually packed with exclusive in-app offers and even in-game content. In...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 23

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 23

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 23

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 23

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 23

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 23

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 23

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 23

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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 333

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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