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Deal: Pick up the Hot Java Android Coding Bundle for $29

Tim August 27, 2015 5

Taking place on the DL Deals Store, you can grab the Hot Java Android Coding Bundle, and no, it's not a course on brewing the best coffee in town. Sorry. Priced at $29, this coding bundle features five courses, ranging in topics from Android Lollipop (and...

TRI’s Ultra Secure Turing Phone Set to Ship December 18

Tim August 27, 2015 26

TRI's high security Turing Phone, the one that went up for reservation not too long ago, will begin to ship out to those who place their order starting December 18, just in time to receive it for Christmas. The official timeline states that invites will be...

Swype Updated With Premium Star Trek Themes, Emoji Keyboard

Tim August 27, 2015 19

An update for the Swype Keyboard application brings additional premium themes to users, as well as a dedicated emoji keyboard - something everyone in 2015 needs apparently. A few of the themes now usable should make the Star Trek fans in here extremely happy,...

Prepare for Sensationalism: Apple is Announcing Things on September 9

Kellen August 27, 2015 191

Figured you were all dying to know. Via: @MKBHD

LG Announces Rolly, Industry-First Solid Rollable Keyboard

Tim August 27, 2015 53

Set to be unveiled at IFA next month, LG announced a new rollable keyboard called Rolly today, labeling it as an "industry first." The keyboard is rather unique, featuring an extremely compact, yet somewhat long design when rolled up. However, when unrolled...

Instagram Gains Support for Landscape and Portrait Formats

Tim August 27, 2015 38

The Instagram app for Android received a major update this morning, bringing full support for shots taken in landscape and portrait formats. That means you are no longer restricted to just a square for your beautiful shots. Once updated, users can upload...

OnePlus Co-Founder: “Aggressive” OnePlus 2 Invite Rollout Begins Next Weekend

Tim August 27, 2015 76

The August 11 release date of the OnePlus 2 has come and gone, but it seems many on the 4.3 million+ waitlist for an invite to purchase the device have been left wanting. Today on Twitter, OnePlus' co-founder Carl Pei, announced that the company's "aggressive...

Samsung Pay Beta Launches in US, Limited to Select Cardholders

Tim August 27, 2015 43

Samsung Pay, Samsung's mobile payments solution, has entered private beta here in the US. With Samsung Pay, users load up their credit card and debit card information, and can then use these cards via their Samsung smartphone at virtually any terminal thanks...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 43

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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