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Motorola on DROID Turbo Lollipop Update: Still 5.1, Still in Lab Test Cycle Too

Kellen June 11, 2015 123

So, about that DROID Turbo update to Android 5.1. Because the Internet is going absolutely nuts over its seemingly late arrival, and because there is all sorts of random rumor and speculation floating about causing mass confusion, largely fueled by Verizon...

Tip: Chrome Beta 44 Flag Gives New Tab Screen Icons Instead of Thumbnail Previews, Looks Great

Kellen June 11, 2015 25

Tucked inside the latest Chrome Beta for Android (v44.0.2403.30) is a Flag that turns the thumbnail previews on your "New Tab" screen into icons. You can see it in action in the shot above. How clean is that? On the flip side, you have the default setting...

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Reported to Feature USB Type-C Port

Tim June 11, 2015 94

USB Type-C, the latest hardware feature everyone in the tech world is clamoring for, may be featured on the upcoming Galaxy Note 5 from Samsung. Type-C offers a few advantages over the typical microUSB ports you see on the bottom of current Android smartphones...

Verizon Moto E (2nd Gen) Receiving Update to Android 5.1 Lollipop

Kellen June 11, 2015 42

Android 5.1 is rolling out to a Motorola device on Verizon! Yes, the Moto E (2nd gen) is now receiving the update! It might not be the Turbo or MAXX or other flagship-level phones receiving the goods, but hey, at least something is getting it. The update,...

Rovio’s Angry Birds Fight! Now Available in US, a Mix of Avian Mortal Kombat and Bejeweled

Tim June 11, 2015 18

Rovio has a new game available on Google Play for players in the US, titled Angry Birds Fight! In this game, which looks like a mashup of Mortal Kombat and Bejeweled, you rank up characters through various color matching puzzle levels, then fight other players...

Verizon Updates DROID Turbo Specs to Show Phone has Lollipop, Except It Doesn’t (Updated)

Kellen June 11, 2015 143

A rumor floating about the interwebs over the last week suggested that the DROID Turbo would finally receive its update to Lollipop yesterday, June 10. That didn't happen, obviously, but Verizon was clearly, at one point, thinking that June 10 sounded like a...

Since Google I/0

Kellen June 10, 2015 4

We are still alive! Well, you know that because we keep posting all that is happening in the world of tech, but if you are a fan of the DL Show and have been wondering what happened to the actual show, then you might have thought that we were kidnapped, or...

This is the Nest Cam and the New Nest App for Android

Kellen June 10, 2015 93

You know that story from earlier today that suggested Nest may unveil a new wireless camera at next week's event? This is the camera. This is the Nest Cam. As you can see from the image above, it looks quite similar to a Dropcam, which would make sense, since...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 93

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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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