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Android 5.0.2 “Lollipop” Update Rolling Out to Moto G (1st Gen)

Tim May 21, 2015 45

Moto G (1st Gen) owners, your Lollipop update is rolling out. More specifically, Android 5.0.2 will hit your device, bringing all of the Lollipop goodness you would expect. There are enhanced notifications, new animations, and a revamped UI across the board. ...

Sling TV Arrives for Android TV, Buy a Nexus Player for 50% Off When You Pre-Pay for 3 Months of Service

Tim May 21, 2015 27

Sling TV, the online TV streaming service, now works with your Android TV. To celebrate, Sling is offering 50% off a Nexus Player purchase for new customers who pre-pay for 3 months of Sling TV service. Already own a Nexus Player? Sling TV is gifting you a...

LG G Pad F 8.0 Hits AT&T on May 28, $150 With 2-Year Agreement

Tim May 21, 2015 4

Announced this morning, the G Pad F 8.0 from LG is set to hit AT&T on May 28, priced at $150 with a two-year agreement. The tablet features an 8" HD+ display, as well as a stylus for taking notes or drawing doodles. If a two-year agreement does not suit...

Report: Google to Introduce New “Internet of Things” Software at I/O to Take Over Your Home

Kellen May 21, 2015 32

Next week, Google will debut a new software at next week's Google I/O that the search giant hopes will eventually take over your home, according to a report out of The Information. The Internet of Things (IoT), as we call it, is a smart world around us where...

Still Not Surprised: Saygus has Once Again Delayed the “World’s Most Advanced Smartphone”

Kellen May 21, 2015 68

The Saygus V2 has been delayed once again. You still shouldn't be surprised by this. We have been telling you to expect this over and over again. In fact, we asked you when pre-orders opened if you wanted to bet on whether or not this thing would ship in the 6...

Deal: Buy Galaxy S6 From T-Mobile This Weekend, Get Free Upgrade to 64GB

Kellen May 21, 2015 39

T-Mobile customers, don't buy a Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge for the next couple of days! Starting May 23, T-Mobile is hosting a Memorial Day weekend sale that will get you into a Galaxy S6 or Edge with 64GB of storage for the same price as the 32GB model ($80...

LG G4: 25+ Tips and Tricks

Tim May 20, 2015 34

We still don't have an official launch date for the LG G4 here in the States, but that won't stop us from continuing to talk about it, and the features it brings to buyers. Because of this, once your shiny new toy finally arrives on your porch, you should be...

Deal Reminder: Last Chance to Grab a Box of Android Mini Collectibles and 6″ Plush for $20

Tim May 20, 2015 13

This is your final reminder that time is running out to grab a box of randomized Android Mini collectibles, plus a 6" Bugdroid plush toy, all for just $20 through the DL Deals Store. Inside the box, you will receive 3 different Android Mini figures, that...

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

Tim December 12, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 13

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 13

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 13

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 13

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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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