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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...

Android 5.1.1 Factory Images Available for Nexus 9 LTE and Nexus 5 (Updated)

Kellen May 20, 2015 27

Google posted Android 5.1.1 factory images today for the Nexus 9 LTE (LMY47X) and Nexus 5 (LMY48B), leaving the Nexus 7 (2013) LTE, Nexus 7 (2012) mobile, Nexus 4, and Nexus 6 as the only current Nexus devices without them. I would imagine they will be here...

Google Just Introduced $40 Special Edition Skrillex Cases as Part of New “Editions” Case Program, Confirms World is Doomed by Naming One “Bae”

Kellen May 20, 2015 54

Google, randomly, just introduced a new program called "Editions" to the Google Store that is a series of creative collaborations with influencers. The collaborations are turning out special cases, like this first one which was made in partnership with...

Verizon’s LG G Pad 8.3 LTE Gets Lollipop Today

Kellen May 20, 2015 25

The LG G Pad 8.3 LTE on Verizon is the newest device to receive an update to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. The update will rollout as version VK81035A, for those keeping track. After the update, device owners will get a lot of the fun that Google introduced with...

ASUS ZenFone 2 Unboxing and First Look!

Kellen May 20, 2015 126

Even though I'm still fully in love with the Samsung Galaxy S6 and hate to put its pretty glass body down on a table for more than a few minutes because I always need to be touching it, something about this newish trend of super cheap phones with decent...

Motorola Updates Camera App in Google Play to Include Manual Exposure Setting

Tim May 20, 2015 34

An update is rolling out to the Motorola Camera app in Google Play, bringing a few bug fixes, but more importantly, a setting to allow users to adjust exposure levels. Once updated, owners can tweak with the exposure setting, which will lead to either darker...

Google Play Has Some Great HD Movies on Sale for Under $10

Tim May 20, 2015 47

A "Blockbuster Sale" is currently going on in Google Play, where you can buy a few sweet flicks in HD for $10 or under. A few of the big titles that pop out to me are Terminator 2: Judgement Day for $7, Hurt Locker for $7, Gladiator for $10, and 3:10 to Yuma...

Oppo Unveils the R7 and R7 Plus, Both Launch in China Tomorrow

Tim May 20, 2015 19

Two new phones from Oppo were announced this morning, the R7 and R7 Plus. Both phones are extremely thin, measuring in at 6.3mm and 7.75mm thin, respectively. Oppo also baked in its new ColorOS 2.1 UI, but for the R7, it runs on top of Android 4.4, and for the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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