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DL Q&A Sessions: Volume 27 Answers

Tim March 6, 2015 53

On Monday, we asked you to send in questions for Volume 27 of the DL Q&A Sessions. We got a ton of great questions, but have narrowed them down to just a few which our team has tackled. From what you asked, it appears many of our readers are jumping ahead...

Samsung to Pause on Releasing More Smartwatches, Wants a More ‘Perfect’ Product

Tim March 6, 2015 84

In an brief interview with the Wall Street Journal, Samsung's executive VP Young-hee Lee, who oversees the company's mobile marketing efforts, states that Samsung is taking a pause when it comes to releasing more smartwatches. Since 2013, the company has been...

Nike Collabs With Garmin, TomTom and More to Bring Nike+ to Runners Across the Globe

Tim March 6, 2015 12

Nike announced collaborations this morning with leading fitness wearable makers, providing deeper integration of the Nike+ running app with select partner apps for athletes and casual runners around the globe. Announced collaborators include Garmin, TomTom,...

Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge Pre-Orders Open at Verizon April 1

Kellen March 6, 2015 119

Verizon just announced that they are opening up pre-orders of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on April 1. Samsung originally announced that they planned to sell the phone globally by April 10, but I'd be lying if I thought that Verizon was going to...

Google’s Wireless Service May Only Work With the Nexus 6 Initially

Kellen March 6, 2015 77

According to the Wall Street Journal, if Google's now-confirmed wireless service launches in the near future, maybe by the end of this month, it will only work with the Nexus 6. That limitation may not be forever, but at the initial launch, you may not want to...

Samsung Shows Off Impressive Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Camera Features

Kellen March 6, 2015 89

If Samsung's new hands-on tour of the camera in their new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge is to be believed, then they managed to greatly improve the camera experiences in the new their new phones over those found in the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 cameras, which...

Edge Color Wants to Bring the Galaxy S6 Edge’s Incoming Call Color to All Phones

Kellen March 5, 2015 68

One of the coolest Edge-related features Samsung showed off from its new Galaxy S6 Edge this week, had to be the strobing color it could produce when receiving a call while face-down on a surface. It's not necessarily the most ground-breaking feature ever...

Dark Echo, a Horror Game Based on Sound and Fear of the Unknown

Tim March 5, 2015 5

At times, it is good to be a little scared. It gets the blood flowing, and the sensation of fear is quite powerful to the human body. If picking up a copy of Alien: Isolation is not the way you would like to feel fear - even though that game is amazing - then...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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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