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Reminder: The Choose Your Own Next-Gen Android Giveaway Ends in One Day

Tim March 19, 2015

Ending tomorrow night, you still have time to enter the next-gen smartphone giveaway taking place in the DL Deals shop. If you win, you get to choose your ultimate prize, which includes options between the Galaxy S6, One M9, and G Flex 2. The giveaway is...

Report: Google Engineers Visit LG, Could be Chosen to Produce Next Nexus Phone

Tim March 19, 2015 167

According to the latest from Korean press, Google engineers have been visiting LG and LG affiliates (LG Display and LG Innotek), which could lead to a possible collaboration for this year's Nexus smartphone. While the Googlers enjoy themselves touring LG's...

T-Mobile Nexus 6 Receiving OTA Update to Android 5.1, Build LMY47M

Tim March 19, 2015 86

An OTA update is rolling out to Nexus 6 owners on T-Mobile, labeled as build LMY47M, being Android 5.1. According to T-Mobile's update facts, the update includes "Device Anti-Theft," software stability fixes, and various bug fixes. Of course, you can see...

Samsung Posts Gallery of Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Accessories

Tim March 19, 2015 58

For anyone picking up a Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung posted up a gallery of its upcoming accessory lineup for the two devices. Included are a few cases made in collaboration with brands such as Burton and Swarovski, plus a little fashion-friendly purse...

Google Pushes Official Android Auto App to Google Play

Tim March 19, 2015 59

The official Android Auto app from Google is now on Google Play, ready for download by anyone who might be picking up a head unit from Pioneer or has a unit built into a brand new car. The app is what allows Android smartphones to link up to Android Auto...

Slickwraps Hosting Moving Sale, Save up to 70% on Select Device Skins

Tim March 19, 2015 23

Slickwraps, the makers of custom textured skins for Android devices, is hosting a massive moving sale which can save you up to 70% on select products. As for which devices they make skins for, you can pretty much rest assured that they support your device. We...

Robert Downey Jr. Stars in Series of Color-Themed Shorts to Somehow Promote the HTC One M9

Tim March 19, 2015 46

Robert Downey Jr. is back, this time to help promote the upcoming One M9 from HTC. In a series of color-themed shorts, RDJ and Brian Schaeffer navigate through various genres of film, all somehow relating to HTC's latest flagship smartphone. According to HTC'...

Google Brings Android Device Manager Support to Android Wear

Tim March 19, 2015 22

This morning, the Android team announced support for Android Device Manager from Android Wear devices, making the frustration of misplacing your phone a tiny bit less of an issue. To use it, all you will need is your Android Wear smartwatch, which will help...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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