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Deal: $209 for This Refurbished Verizon Moto X (2nd Gen)

Kellen June 19, 2015 39

Motorola may be failing miserably at providing Lollipop updates to its line of flagships from 2014, but that doesn't mean their phones aren't still worth a look at the right price. For example, you can grab the Moto X (2nd gen) on Verizon for just $209.99....

How to: Setup and Use WiFi on Android Wear

Kellen June 19, 2015 61

The Android 5.1.1 update for Android Wear introduced what I would consider to be the most important new feature since the platform launched. I'm talking about WiFi connectivity of course, which lets you have some freedom from your phone and the Bluetooth...

ASUS ZenFone 2 Bootloader Unlocked Thanks to Developers

Tim June 19, 2015 6

Anyone holding off on picking up a ZenFone 2 from ASUS because it shipped with a locked bootloader now has reason to celebrate going into the weekend. As reported directly on XDA, the ZenFone 2's bootloader has been unlocked by developers, with instructions...

OnePlus Releases Beta Fix for Touchscreen Issues on OxygenOS, Requires the Flashing of Zips

Tim June 19, 2015 38

For anyone who rocks the OxygenOS custom ROM on the OnePlus One, a fix has been made available for a reported touchscreen issue, but OnePlus notes this is just a beta fix. Issues may still occur. The process seems rather simple enough, as it involves just...

Samsung’s QuickPanel Restore App Brings Missing System Toggles Back

Tim June 19, 2015 32

If your Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge device fell victim to a system toggles bug that Samsung has yet to explain, there is now a fix available. According to a few users in forums and on social media, system toggles for mobile data, mobile hotspot, and private...

This Week’s Free Google Play Kids App of the Week is Toca Hair Salon 2

Kellen June 18, 2015 12

Last week, Google started a new "Free app of the week" program for the newly launched family section of Google Play. They started off with a Daniel Tiger game, but have now followed that up with a game called Toca Hair Salon 2. It's a $3 game, so if you have...

Double Deal: DASH A Bluetooth Soundbar Speaker for $99, or the Complete 2015 Learn to Code Bundle for $59

Tim June 18, 2015

Sound is important. You know, if you are trying to listen to something, you will need some sound. It's basic science. Over on the DL Deals Store, you can pick up a DASH A Bluetooth Soundbar Speaker for $99, 50% off its usual price of $199. This soundbar is...

Deal: Unlocked Galaxy S6 is Just $529 Today at eBay

Kellen June 18, 2015 55

A featured deal popped up at eBay this afternoon that includes a brand new, unlocked Samsung Galaxy S6 with 32GB of storage for just $529. That is a hell of a deal for a phone we just dubbed the best Android phone you can buy. This is model SM-G920F, which is...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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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