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Verizon Prepaid Customers Now Get 1GB Bonus Data by Signing Up for Autopay

Kellen May 1, 2015 65

If you are on either of Verizon's prepaid plans - $45/1GB or $60/2.5GB - and sign up for autopay, you are entitled to an extra 1GB of data each month. The carrier announced the bonus this morning, which will go live on prepaid customer accounts after their...

Google Posts Android 5.1.1 Factory Images for Nexus 7 WiFi (2012 & 2013) and Nexus 10

Tim April 30, 2015 107

More Android 5.1.1 factory images are being released by Google, this time for the Nexus 7 WiFi (2012 and 2013), plus the Nexus 10. Each are receiving build LMY47V, which is the latest available. Android 5.1.1, at least from what we have researched, is mostly...

Sprint Partners With Boingo, Auto Connect to WiFi Hotspots in 35 US Airports

Tim April 30, 2015 9

Announced today, Sprint is teaming up with Boingo, the WiFi hotspot provider you have probably paid plenty of money to if you are a frequent flyer. Based out of most major US airports, Boingo offers Internet access for those willing to pay at select airports. ...

Report: Samsung Pay Hits North America and South Korea in September

Tim April 30, 2015 40

Samsung Pay, the company's mobile payments rival to Apple Pay, is reported to launch in North America and South Korea in the second half of 2015. According to sources of SamMobile, the timeframe is more along the lines of September, which is still quite a few...

Top DL Deals of April: Nexus 5 for $199, 18000mAh Power Packs, Bluetooth Buds for $29

Kellen April 30, 2015

With the month wrapping up, we thought we would take a minute to feature some of the top deals of the month that were best sellers on the DL Deals store. In other words, these were the deals we told you about that you actually flocked to. The deals include a...

BANDAI NAMCO Releases Galaga: TEKKEN to Google Play, Shoot Aliens With Your Favorite TEKKEN Characters

Tim April 30, 2015 18

A new game from BANDAI NAMCO, a well-known publisher of countless titles, has been released onto Google Play. Titled, Galaga: TEKKEN, the game fuses your favorite old school TEKKEN characters with the classic arcade shooter Galaga. To celebrate TEKKEN's 20th...

Question of the Day: Why Aren’t You Buying the LG G4? Why are You?

Kellen April 30, 2015 340

Like with any flagship, I get the feeling that the DL community is torn on the LG G4. Some love it, others don't. Some are buying it the minute it becomes available (27% of you), and others will keep their current phone or wait for something in the future that...

Deal: $70 Off Custom Moto 360, $300 Off Moto X + Sol Republic Bundle

Kellen April 30, 2015 32

Motorola is currently hosting a couple of solid deals on their current line of premium products that you may be interested in. First, the Moto 360 has been slashed by $70 to $180 in celebration of Mother's Day. That's the same price that Google is currently...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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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