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Giveaway: You Choose Which Phone to Win – Galaxy S6 Edge, LG G4, or Huawei P8

Kellen May 13, 2015 40

Through the DL Deals store, you now have a chance to walk away with one of three 2015 flagship phones. Within the next 28 days, you can sign up to win the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, LG G4, or Huawei P8. There aren't any tricks or gimmicks here - all you need to...

Official Google I/O App Updated for This Year’s Event on Google Play

Kellen May 13, 2015 6

The official Google I/O app received an update today to get it ready for the 2015 event. As you all know, I/O takes place on May 28 and 29 in San Francisco and the app is one of the best ways for attendees and non-attendees to keep up with the action. This app...

Nova Launcher Updated to Version 4.0, Brings All the Material Design Goodness

Tim May 13, 2015 112

An update is being pushed out to Nova Launcher this afternoon, which should now be live for most users on Google Play. If you have been a part of the Nova Launcher beta program, you should not see too many changes, as this build is merely moving all of those...

Huawei is Hosting an Event on June 2 Where They are “Unlocking” Something

Kellen May 13, 2015 29

Huawei just sent out a round of invites to a press event for US press that is taking place on June 2. That's the week following Google I/O, in case you were wondering. What's in store? Good question. The invite tells us to "see what we're unlocking next," so I...

Tap an Avatar to See Recent Conversations, Contact Info, and More in New Gmail for Android

Kellen May 13, 2015 24

Google announced through Google+ today that Gmail on Android is receiving an update that includes a couple improvements all based on user feedback. For one, you can now tap on contact avatars in emails to see a full history, including recent conversations,...

Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G LTE Now Receiving Update to Android 5.1

Kellen May 13, 2015 15

It looks like Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G LTE owners are in for a treat today, as Motorola appears to be pushing out an update to Android 5.1. The update is arriving on phones as build 23.11.15, which is the same version we first outed a week ago when we pointed out...

Google Fit Gets Distance and Calories Burned Tracking, Fitness History, Widget and Watch Face, in Update

Kellen May 13, 2015 35

Google Fit received a feature-packed update today on Android. The update introduces distance and calories burned tracking, along with an improved fitness history, new widget, and a watch face, so that you can always stay on top of your goals. In order to...

Deal: Lifetime Dripbit Online Backup Subscription for $55

Kellen May 13, 2015

If you have been on the hunt for a backup solution that won't break the bank, we have one for you through the DL deals store. Dripbit is currently offering a lifetime subscription to their online backup services at a price of $54.99 or 88% off the full asking...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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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