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DEAL: Unlocked AT&T Galaxy S6 Edge for Just $599 ($215 Off)

Kellen July 22, 2015 15

The best deal we have seen to date for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge popped up at eBay last night and is still going strong. For just $599, you can have Samsung's uniquely-designed, double-edged phone. This is the AT&T model with 32GB of storage that would...

Sony Launching “Concept for Android,” Stripped Down OS With Key Sony Features

Tim July 22, 2015 44

For just 500 Xperia Z3 owners in Switzerland, Sony is introducing its Concept for Android project, a concept OS that brings a stripped down version of Android 5.1 to users, with popular Sony features built directly into the OS. To put it simply, it's vanilla...

Comparison: Verizon vs. AT&T vs. T-Mobile vs. Sprint Data Plan Pricing

Kellen July 22, 2015 234

We get asked often to breakdown the costs associated with each major US wireless carrier in some form of a comparison. The task is not exactly simple, since each carrier uses its own tricks, sets of fees, data packages, and random charges to come up with a...

Sprint’s Galaxy Note 5 UA Profile Reportedly Leaked, Suggests MicroSD Card Slot

Tim July 22, 2015 38

It's been called the controversy of our lifetime, as it has been reported multiple times that the Galaxy Note 5 would not feature a microSD card slot. However, thanks to a leaked User Agent Profile for Sprint's Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920P), the device could ...

Well, This is the OnePlus 2.

Kellen July 22, 2015 147

Thanks to Chinese wireless regulator Tenaa, you are looking at what should be the OnePlus 2. Yep, that's it, the brand new "flagship killer" phone from OnePlus leaked or outed in full before the company had a chance to do the honors. What do you think? Wait......

Reminder: Last Chance to Win Your Choice of Android Phablet

Tim July 21, 2015 21

Phablet. We don't exactly care for that word, especially since most flagship devices this year could be labeled as such by size standards, but nevertheless, you can win your choice of Android phablet through the DL Deals Store. But hurry, there is only one day...

This Icon Pack is Hot: Artius

Tim July 21, 2015 25

People may disagree with me, but ever since Dave Kover -- also known as kovdev -- stopped slinging icon packs onto Google Play, it's sometimes a struggle to find a new pack I want to deck my phone up with. Thankfully, there appears to be new talent popping up...

Pixate Joins Google’s Design Team, Offers Studio Service for Free

Tim July 21, 2015 12

Pixate, a desktop platform offering designers an easier way to create great-looking applications, has joined the Google design team. To celebrate, the Studio service from Pixate is now being offered for free, with a slash in pricing for the company's cloud-...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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