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Hangouts 4.0 Leaks, May be the Major UI Update We Have All Been Waiting For

Kellen June 10, 2015 103

Google Hangouts, one of the most disappointing and frustrating apps of Google's to use over the years, might finally be getting the UI overhaul we have all been waiting for. According to Android Police, who claims to have received Hangouts v4.0 a wee bit...

Deal: Mpow 3-Port Intelligent Car Charger for $14, Free Shipping

Tim June 10, 2015

Plan on taking a road trip with the clan, but worry about someone's phone running out of juice? Well, you can pick up a Mpow 3-Port Intelligent Car Charger for just $14 on the DL Deals Store, allowing you to charge three smart devices simultaneously. What...

Gmail Update Brings Oauth Support for Yahoo and Microsoft Accounts

Tim June 10, 2015 3

An update for Gmail is shipping out via Google Play, bringing added security for users loading up their Microsoft and Yahoo email accounts through Google's client. This support allows users of Yahoo and Microsoft to take advantage of security features such as...

Google Wants Your Thoughts on Google Voice in This Survey to Help Them “Prioritize Features”

Kellen June 10, 2015 47

Over two years ago now, Google told us that Hangouts was the future of Google Voice. I don't know what kind of future they envisioned at that time, but Google Voice is still functioning today almost exactly as it was then - as is Hangouts. Now we also have...

Android Auto to Launch Inside Later 2016 Cadillac Models

Tim June 10, 2015 19

Later in the 2016 model year, Cadillac intends to launch Android Auto inside its vehicles, while having Apple's CarPlay ready right at launch. These vehicles should be at dealerships this summer, including the all-new Escalade, plus CTS and XTS vehicle lineups...

Nest May Introduce a New Wireless Camera at Next Week’s Event (Updated)

Kellen June 10, 2015 23

UPDATE: Here is our exclusive story on the Nest Cam and its new Android app. Nest has an event planned for next week, but up until today, a potential focus for the Google-owned smart home product maker was mostly unknown. Sure, we all assumed that a new...

theScore eSports App Receives Update That Counter-Strike Fans Will Love

Tim June 10, 2015 11

theScore's standalone app for eSports received an update this morning in Google Play, bringing live scoring and stats for all of your favorite Counter-Strike: Global Offense (CS:GO) teams. Notifications for when your team or favorite player is about to play...

Huawei Watch Delayed Until September or October…Ugh

Kellen June 10, 2015 58

The Huawei Watch, a wearable that most considered the darling of MWC (which was in February, by the way), is now delayed until September "at the earliest." We may not see this round beauty until October, according to He Gang, the head of Huawei's smartphone...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 58

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 58

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 58

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 58

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 58

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 58

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 58

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 58

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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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