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A Quick Google I/O 2015 Preview

Kellen May 27, 2015 42

Google I/O is tomorrow. Oh, you forgot? Well, good fellow, you should probably call in sick tomorrow, because it's going to be filled with awesomeness, once again. I know that as I/O approaches each year, many find themselves saying, "Oh, Google doesn't have...

Android 5.1.1 Factory Image Available for Nexus 6 (Sprint)

Tim May 27, 2015 29

The Android 5.1.1 factory image for the Nexus 6 on Sprint and US Cellular is now available for download and flashing. If you own this exact device, you can find the link below. Do note, if you have a Nexus 6 not on Sprint or US Cellular, do not attempt to...

Google to Answer Your Search Inquiries Directly in Search Suggestions

Tim May 27, 2015 17

In either a full blown app update or simple server-side change, the Google app is reported to become a bit more helpful and quicker in delivering the answers you are looking for. Before the update, when you attempt a search such as "How old is Barack Obama?,"...

LG G4 Now Available Online From T-Mobile

Kellen May 27, 2015 90

T-Mobile told us to expect the LG G4 today and they delivered. You can now purchase the LG G4 from the Uncarrier for $0 with equal monthly payments of $24.99 per month. In case you don't have a calculator handy, that means you will pay $599.76 over that 24-...

Big Update Coming Soon to Minecraft: Pocket Edition, Includes Player Skins and Fishing

Tim May 26, 2015 11

An update is set to roll out soon to Android, iOS, and Windows Phone owners who play Minecraft: Pocket Edition. Inside the update, the good folks at Mojang are bringing Player Skins, allowing players to customize their appearance inside of the app. Users can...

Deal: Innori 15000mAh Battery Pack for $30, 50% Off Original Price

Tim May 26, 2015

Priced at 50% off of its original suggested retail price, folks can pick up an Innori 15,000mAh Battery Pack for just $30 on the DL Deals Store. With the Innori pack, users can charge their smartphone at least 5 times on a single charge, or charge two devices...

Microsoft to Launch Cortana App to Android Near the End of June

Tim May 26, 2015 34

In a blog post today, Microsoft announced an upcoming standalone Cortana app, the company's personal assistant currently found exclusively on Windows Phone, for both Android and iOS devices. With Cortana, which is similar to Google Now and Siri, users can ask...

Report: “Bullhead” and “Angler” are Your New Nexus Devices Made by LG and Huawei

Kellen May 26, 2015 235

The Nexus 6 and its whale self isn't all that old, but it's time to start talking about what's next for the Nexus program. According to the crew over at Android Police, along with additional information to back up part of their claims in AOSP, we should expect...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 235

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 235

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 235

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 235

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 235

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 235

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 235

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 235

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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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