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T-Mobile Announces Jump On Demand, Letting You Upgrade “When You Want” Up to 3x Per Year (Updated)

Kellen June 25, 2015 151

T-Mobile kicked off Un-carrier Amped! this morning, just as they promised. The first announcement in what should be a series of new initiatives, involves JUMP!, the device-payment upgrade program T-Mobile introduced back in 2013. Starting June 28, T-Mobile...

On-Screen or Physical/Capacitive Navigation Buttons – Which is Better?

Kellen June 24, 2015 242

Over the last couple of years, if you asked me which navigation button setup I preferred on a phone - on-screen or physical/capacitive - I wouldn't have hesitated to say "on-screen for life, my brothers and sisters." Google has fully convinced me that...

Giveaway: Win Your Choice of Phones in the ‘Choose Your Own Android’ Giveaway

Tim June 24, 2015 28

We have another giveaway taking place on the DL Deals Store, where you can choose which phone you want. Of course, you can't have any phone, you will have to choose between a predetermined lineup, full of some pretty sweet devices. Up for grabs is a Nexus 6,...

This is My Android: Tim Edition (June 2015)

Tim June 24, 2015 87

When you review Android devices for a living, constantly switching phones and carriers, I have found that I have a particular setup that I continuously go back to on each one, as it is what I have become familiar and comfortable with. Once the review process...

Wednesday Poll: Who is Your Current Wireless Carrier?

Kellen June 24, 2015 359

It's that time of year again, where we check-in to see which wireless carrier you are all currently signed up with. When we asked this same question almost a year ago, 60% of you were still with Verizon, while T-Mobile had managed to attract almost 20% of the...

Google Updated Its Google Play Developer Program Policies Today, Here are the Changes

Kellen June 24, 2015 10

Google just pinged us to point out that they made some changes to their Google Play Developer Program Policies this morning. While we aren't developers, we still thought everyone should be aware of the changes. So, here they are. You will find a new Sensitive...

Facebook Messenger No Longer Requires a Facebook Account

Tim June 24, 2015 34

Facebook Messenger no longer requires a Facebook account to sign up and use for those who reside in Canada, United States, Peru and Venezuela. Upon opening the app, all you need is a phone number, name, and picture. From there, you can chat with all of your...

Google is Now Showing the Status of Your Project Fi Invite

Kellen June 24, 2015 114

Hey, look, my Project Fi invite status! Wait...what? Even though I was probably one of the first three people on the planet to sign-up for the service, already own a Nexus 6, am a nerd at heart who likes to test things, and live in a metro area that T-Mobile...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 114

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 114

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 114

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 114

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 114

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 114

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 114

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 114

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 151

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 151

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 151

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 151

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 151

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 151

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 151

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 151

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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