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Deal: Last Chance to Grab the MOOV Fitness Coach for Just $69

Tim March 12, 2015 8

Your chance to pick up the MOOV Fitness Coach for just $69 through the DL Deals Store is coming to an end. Developed by ex employees of Apple and Microsoft, this wearable does much more than just track your movement, but also studies it to help you improve....

Dropbox Update Brings PDF Viewer and In-Document Search

Tim March 12, 2015 7

An update is rolling out to Dropbox users on Android, one which includes a built-in PDF viewer and an in-document search feature. For those who view a lot of PDFs on their phone or tablet, Dropbox allows you to share the file straight from the viewer, which...

Tip: Simultaneous Voice and Data Now Works on Nexus 6 With Verizon

Kellen March 12, 2015 171

Now that Android 5.1 is out and Verizon is officially selling the Nexus 6, we thought we should revisit a pain point that early Nexus 6 adopters had while using the phone on Big Red's air waves - missing simultaneous voice and data. As it turns out, the 5.1...

Android 5.1 Factory Images Available for Nexus Devices (Updated)

Kellen March 12, 2015

Updated March 12: Nexus 6 factory images added. Update March 17: Google just added a new Android 5.1 factory image for the Nexus 6 as build LMY47E. The first batch of Android 5.1 factory images are now available for the Nexus 5, Nexus 10, and Nexus 7 (2012)....

Galaxy S6 Active Specs Reportedly Confirmed, Headed to AT&T

Tim March 12, 2015 65

According to sources of SamMobile, specifications for the upcoming Galaxy S6 Active, the hardened version of Samsung's latest flagship device, have been confirmed. On top of specs, availability is said to have been confirmed for AT&T, just like each...

March Madness App Updated With Refreshed Look, Ready for the 2015 Tourney

Kellen March 12, 2015 10

The official NCAA March Madness 2015 app has been updated with a refreshed look for this year's tourney. The app takes on some of Google's Material Design, but overall, just looks a lot more modern than in past years. The app itself isn't doing much at the...

VAIO Intros First Smartphone, Not Made to Overly Impress

Tim March 12, 2015 25

VAIO, which was a popular laptop maker formerly under Sony but is no longer, introduced its first Android phone this week. Simply called the VAIO Phone, the device's exterior is rather plain, giving off a sort of Nexus 4 vibe at first glance. And on the inside...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 25

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 25

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 25

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 25

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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