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The Internet Thinks Verizon’s LG G4 is Coming June 4 Because of This Image

Kellen May 18, 2015 64

Take a long look at that image of the LG G4. See anything that might give a hint at a potential launch date for it on Verizon? For one, that is the Verizon version of the phone. As hard as that may be to believe because it doesn't have three or four "Verizon...

See, Best Buy is Already Readying Green Emerald and Blue Topaz Galaxy S6s

Kellen May 18, 2015 49

Earlier this morning, we joked about soon-to-be-announced carrier or retailer exclusives of Samsung's Blue Topaz Galaxy S6 and Green Emerald Galaxy S6 Edge. Shortly after we posted that bit of news, readers pointed out the fact that Best Buy already has "new"...

HTC Shuts Down ‘Mini’ Lineup of Flagship Phones, Cites Consumers’ Ever-Changing Needs

Tim May 18, 2015 27

Each year for the past two years, HTC has released a Mini variant of its One flagship device. This year, that tradition dies, as HTC has no intentions to release a Mini version of the One M9, or ever again for that matter. As stated by Jack Tong, president of...

Xiaomi’s US Accessory Store Opens Today at 7PM Pacific With Cheap Goods Like a $15 Fitness Tracker

Kellen May 18, 2015 48

Earlier this year, Xiaomi - maker of all things insanely cheap that happen to look a lot (seriously, a lot a lot) like Apple products - announced that it would begin its move into the US by selling its line of ultra-affordable accessories. Their phones may...

LG G4 Begins Global Rollout This Week!

Kellen May 18, 2015 24

Sit down, US consumers. We aren't talking to you. LG announced yesterday that they are beginning the global rollout of their new flagship, the G4. (We reviewed it the other day, by the way, in case you missed that bit of fun.) That global rollout, though,...

Blue Topaz Galaxy S6 and Green Emerald Galaxy S6 Edge Now Likely Arriving in the US as Dumb Carrier/Retailer Exclusives

Kellen May 18, 2015 65

Over the weekend, Samsung announced that two new colors would soon be joining its flagships line-up of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Well, to be correct, these aren't new as in "never before seen" new, they are new as in, you can now buy them new......

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: May 15, 2015

Tim May 15, 2015 8

It was a big week here at DL, and with Google I/O coming right up, it's only going to get more crazy. This week, we posted up our full LG G4 review, plus did a full unboxing and hands-on with Kellen's fancy new Apple Watch wrist contraption. I think we've lost...

Adult Swim Publishes Tofu Hunter to Google Play, Shoot Down Herds of Adorable Tofu

Tim May 15, 2015 11

In the latest game from Adult Swim, you are tasked with hunting and killing tofu. The game is called Tofu Hunter, which is basically a joke on the variety of Deer Hunter-like games available everywhere. In Tofu Hunter, you purchase a wide range of weapons to...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 11

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 11

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 11

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 11

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 11

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 11

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 11

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 11

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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