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Giveaway: Win a Chromebook Pixel Through the DL Deals Store

Tim April 8, 2015

Back in March, Google unveiled the all-new Chromebook Pixel. In terms of Chromebooks, the thing is a true beauty, featuring a 12.85" touchscreen display, Intel-made processor, back-lit-keyboard, and dual USB Type-C ports. Starting today, in the DL Deals Store,...

YouTube Lightly Details Upcoming Platform-Wide Subscription Service

Tim April 8, 2015 42

In an email that YouTube sent out to partners, which happened to hit our inbox, the Google-owned video upload and streaming service detailed an upcoming subscription ad-free service for users. According to YouTube, subscription services are really taking off,...

Month View is Coming Back to Google Calendar Thanks to Update

Tim April 8, 2015 51

Announced today through Google+, the Calendar app from Google is bringing back the Month View. Having been there before, but then removed, users will now be able to see a broad overview of their month's itinerary, with little colored dots letting you know that...

More Official Watch Strap Partners Introduced for Android Wear

Tim April 8, 2015 72

Given that most Android Wear devices use standard 22mm bands, the watch strap options available to owners has always been rather large, but this morning, the Android team announced 3 official new partners, bringing even more choices to consumers. The partners...

Android Distribution Updated for April 2015 – Lollipop Jumps to 5.4%

Tim April 8, 2015 43

Albeit rather slowly, Lollipop continues to grow on the Android Distribution charts. Last month, Lollipop sat at 3.3% of all devices, but now, runs on 5.4%, which is what we would call healthy growth in terms of Android rollout. Still the big dog, Kit Kat, saw...

AT&T Shipping Out Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA to Samsung Galaxy S5

Tim April 8, 2015 16

Samsung Galaxy S5 owners on AT&T should see their devices updated to Android 5.0 "Lollipop" today, as the carrier now seems ready to push the long-awaited update to owners. As stated, this is Android 5.0, not to be mistaken with Android 5.1, Android 5.0.1,...

LG Seeding 4,000 G4 Devices to Fans Via Consumer Experience Campaign Prior to Launch

Tim April 8, 2015 124

LG announced it will be seeding out 4,000 G4 units prior to launch through a new Consumer Experience campaign, taking place in 14 markets, including the United States. According to the announcement, for 30 days, recipients of the G4 will be able to test the...

Verizon Galaxy S6 Pre-Orders are Now Shipping

Kellen April 8, 2015 131

While the rest of the US carriers who opened up pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge found a way to ship those early orders early, Verizon remained poised. They would not follow. They are a leader after all. A leader, people. Leaders don't...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 131

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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