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Sprint Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5 are Getting Updates Today

Kellen July 6, 2015 16

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5 on Sprint are both receiving minor updates today that include "Reactivation Lock updates." That's it, though, there isn't anything included, at least according to the changelogs posted to Sprint support. The Galaxy Note...

Forget Black Friday: Amazon Introduces Prime Day, Global Shopping Event Exclusive to Prime Members

Tim July 6, 2015 77

To celebrate its 20th birthday, Amazon has a special treat coming for Prime members. According to a press release, this one-day event, called Prime Day, will host more deals than that of Black Friday, where shoppers can take advantage of numerous online...

OnePlus 2 Will Cost Less Than $450

Kellen July 6, 2015 49

Week 3 of the OnePlus 2 feature/announcement (t)rollout! According to OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, the phone will cost less than $450. More specifically, he can "promise that the OnePlus 2 will be priced under 450 USD." So, $449.99? As a recap of the (t)rollout, we...

Watch the Official Trailer for Telltale and Mojang’s Minecraft: Story Mode

Tim July 6, 2015 9

Telltale Games, the publishers of interactive story games from The Walking Dead to Game of Thrones, released a full trailer for its upcoming game made in partnership with Mojang, the creators of Minecraft. The game is called Minecraft: Story Mode, putting you...

Mystery Motorola Phone Hits FCC, Looks Like an Unlocked Turbo Charging Flagship

Kellen July 6, 2015 97

A mystery Motorola phone stopped off at the FCC (ID IHDT56UC2) a couple of days ago looking like a phone that could be the company's next unlocked flagship. I say that because the phone is slightly bigger than the DROID Turbo, supports almost every single LTE...

T-Mobile and Sprint Leasing Updates

Kellen July 3, 2015 18

Today is a holiday for many, but we still wanted to get together for a quick DL Show before you all head into the long weekend. This is episode 86, an episode that will run through the recent drama between T-Mobile and Sprint, their lease programs, all of the...

Don’t Miss These Top Android Stories: 7/3/2015

Kellen July 3, 2015 13

While you get ready for your long holiday weekend, take a few quick moments to catch up on all that was Android during the past few days. A whole bunch happened this week, including another juicy CEO battle that involved Sprint and T-Mobile. Outside of the...

Friday App Sales: Lifeline, Machinarium, Clockwork Tales, and More

Tim July 3, 2015 16

Since a few of you may be enjoying a longer weekend than normal, you may need a few new apps or games to keep you busy. Thankfully, developers and publishers know this, so quite a few titles are on sale through Google Play, bringing you cheaper access to fun...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 16

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 16

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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