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Deal: Final Reminder to Purchase a 3-Year Subscription to VPN Unlimited for Just $19

Tim May 5, 2015

As a friendly reminder, this is your last chance to pick up a 3-year subscription to VPN Unlimited through the DL Deals Store, regularly priced at $65, for just $19. With a VPN, Internet users can browse and download files without fear over security concerns,...

Google Posts Android 5.0.2 Factory Images for Nexus 9 WiFi and LTE

Kellen May 5, 2015 13

And just like we said they would, Google has posted factory images of the Android 5.0.2 "LRX22L" update that is rolling out today to the Nexus 9. Both LTE and WiFi models have files available, so be sure to grab the correct set. You can find them at the source...

First Project Fi Invites are Going Out and We Have New Info on Google Voice Integration (Updated)

Kellen May 5, 2015 55

According to at least one user over at reddit, Project Fi invites are starting to arrive in inboxes. We have yet to receive an invite ourselves and haven't heard from anyone else who has, but this user posted up a walk-through of the setup process, all of...

Comparison: LG G4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs. HTC One M9

Tim May 5, 2015 141

The latest flagship devices from Samsung, LG, and HTC have been unveiled. With that, it's time for consumers to begin researching which one will be best for them, as each device offers something quite different. Without question, the G4, One M9, and Galaxy S6...

Motorola Seems to be Gearing Up for a Wave of Android 5.1 Updates, Here are the Release Notes

Kellen May 5, 2015 104

Motorola seems to be gearing up to unleash a wave of Android 5.1 updates onto its entire line-up of devices. We first saw Android 5.1 release notes show up for the Moto X (1st gen) in Brazil a couple of weeks back, but we are now seeing sets for the AT&T...

HTC Cuts RE Camera Price by $50 for Mother’s Day, Now Just $149.99 Plus $60 Worth of Free Accessories

Tim May 5, 2015 24

In case you are scrambling to find a neat Mother's Day gift, or possibly even an early Father's Day gift, HTC has cut the price of the RE Camera, dropping it by $50 to just $149.99. The RE Camera is an ultra portable periscope-looking device that allows you...

Samsung Said to be Preparing Big Camera Update for Galaxy S6 With Android 5.1.1

Kellen May 5, 2015 24

The folks over at SamMobile have heard through sources that Samsung is preparing a sizeable update for the cameras in their new flagships, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. The update should come as a part of the phone's Android 5.1.1 update. According to...

Emergency Dialing Maintenance Update Coming to Nexus 6 and Moto X (Updated)

Kellen May 5, 2015 56

According to Motorola, a maintenance release (update) is schedule to go live for the Nexus 6, Moto X (2nd gen), and Moto X (1st gen) some time in the very near future (Edit: DROID Turbo, Ultra, and Moto X Pro as well). Motorola posted a document detailing the...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 56

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 56

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 56

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 56

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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

Kellen May 6, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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