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New Moto 360 Likely Just Stopped Off at Bluetooth SIG

Kellen May 12, 2015 125

The new Moto 360 (2nd gen) may be right around the corner. A device, which certainly looks like it could be the next Moto 360, just stopped off at Bluetooth SIG to receive qualification and to make sure it complies with current Bluetooth licenses and...

This Video Will Help You Take Better Photos on the LG G4

Tim May 12, 2015 31

The LG G4 has a fantastic camera that we have discussed plenty of times. In a new video, LG brings Colby Brown back, the nature photographer, to discuss how to take better photos on the upcoming smartphone. The G4 features a 16MP camera with f/1.8 lens, plus...

Deal: DROID Ultra is Amazon’s Gold Box Deal Today, Priced at $210

Tim May 12, 2015 16

Over on Amazon today, a Gold Box Deal has the DROID Ultra priced exceptionally low at just $209.99. Previously sitting at $246.95, an extra price drop makes this device pretty enticing, especially when compared to other devices priced at about $200. The...

MediaTek Wants to Bring a 10-Core Processor to Your Next Smartphone

Kellen May 12, 2015 44

MediaTek, an up-and-coming global chipset maker whose silicon was most recently featured in the HTC One M9+, announced its latest creation this morning, the Helio X20. The Helio X20 was designed for flagship-level phones, but it's making headlines because of...

Verizon Will Acquire AOL for $4.4 Billion

Kellen May 12, 2015 112

Verizon announced this morning that it is acquiring dial-up internet king, AOL, for $4.4 billion. Of course, that "dial-up king" comment is tongue-in-cheek, as the company is now known for their digital content and advertising platforms. Verizon hopes to take...

Moto X (1st Gen) Could Get Lollipop Update in Next “Few Weeks”

Kellen May 11, 2015 115

Because the level of anger over the lack of a Lollipop update for the Moto X (1st gen) has risen substantially within recent weeks, Motorola's David Schuster took to Google+ today to talk about the status of everything. According to Schuster, they have seen a...

LG G4 Now, Miraculously Supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0

Kellen May 11, 2015 146

The day that LG announced the G4, we reached out to their PR team to get confirmation on whether or not the phone supported Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0 technology. There were mixed reports floating around on G4 unveiling day, so we wanted to get official word....

Deal: Final Chance to Pick Up a 4-Year Subscription to ibVPN for $59

Tim May 11, 2015

This is your final reminder that you can grab a 4-year subscription to ibVPN, regularly priced at $381, for just $59 in the DL Deals Store. With ibVPN, subscribers can block web surveillance and would-be hackers, while conveniently choosing from 75+ VPN...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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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