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Twitter Intros ‘Highlights’ for Android, Delivers the Best Tweets Via Push Notification

Tim April 23, 2015 10

Today, Twitter introduced a new feature for Android users called Highlights. With this enabled, users will be given a deep, yet brief look into the big things happening on Twitter. For example, if there is a big sporting event going on that everyone seems to...

Google+ is Testing a New “Collections” Feature That Seems to be Part Pinterest, Part Blogging

Kellen April 23, 2015 24

A new feature called Collections is coming soon to Google+, according to sources of ours. While we have limited information about Collections at this time, from what we understand, the feature wants users to create "collections" of their interests, which makes...

LG Posts More Teasers for G4, Highlight 16MP Camera and QHD Display

Tim April 23, 2015 56

The hype continues to build for the G4 from LG, and the company seems more than happy to oblige potential customers with more teaser videos of the smartphone to come. In the last video posted to LG's YouTube channel, the manufacturer showed off the quality...

Tip: Send Directions to Your Phone by Typing “Send Directions” Into Google

Kellen April 23, 2015 36

How many times over the years have you found yourself looking up directions to a restaurant or meeting location on your computer just before you run out the door and wishing you could quickly get those directions to your phone? Even if only a couple of times,...

Giveaway: Enter to Win a Huawei Watch From the DL Deals Store

Tim April 23, 2015

Through a giveaway currently taking place on the DL Deals Store, you have an opportunity to win the yet-to-be-released Huawei Watch. This smartwatch was shown off during this year's MWC over in Barcelona, and from what we know so far, it's a very luxurious...

Google’s Two New Project Fi Videos Help You Decide a Data Amount, Text and Call From Any Device

Kellen April 23, 2015 69

Look, the Nexus 5 2015 in all white! Now that I have you attention with that placeholder device, let's talk about a couple of new videos that Google added within the last 24 hours to its FAQ for Project Fi. The two videos focus on deciding how much data you...

Swiftkey Introduces “Swiftkey Hub” for Quick Settings Changes, Adds Dashlane Support for Password Filling

Kellen April 23, 2015 34

Today, Swiftkey introduced what it is calling "Swiftkey Hub" through its beta channel, along with the early stages of testing of a collaboration with Dashlane to help provide you with easier password filling when needed. Both new features are a part of the...

Chrome Beta 43 for Android Gets Faster Checkouts With Help From Google Wallet

Kellen April 23, 2015 17

Chrome Beta for Android is receiving an update today to version 43.0.2357.38 that attempts to speed up your online shopping experience. It also squashes bugs and speeds up the app's performance. As for the shopping changes, Google is claiming that this new...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 17

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 17

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 17

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 17

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 17

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 17

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 17

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 17

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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