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About That Missing Toolbar…Action Bar…Whatever…From the New Google Play Update

Kellen February 20, 2015 36

Yesterday, there was a solid complaint session discussion in our comments about the new Google Play update that is about to add a search box to the top of the main Play page, replacing the Toolbar or action bar or whatever Google is calling it today. The...

New Galaxy S6 Teaser Shows Metal, Glass – Talks of Being “Crafted” From Things Around It

Kellen February 20, 2015 178

"I am crafted from the beautiful things I see around me. They shape who I am." Those are the words spread throughout the latest Galaxy S6 teaser from Samsung, which features a slow moving camera panning around a loft-like space. The camera initially focuses on...

This Zooper Widget is Hot: Typographical

Tim February 19, 2015 51

From time to time, we like to recommend a few widgets and icon packs to you, all which we here at DL run on our personal devices. This time, we have a Zooper Pro widget called Typographical from developer Dosarts. Located on Google Play for the price of $1.50...

Google Play Update Will Introduce a Search Bar, Brings Back the Spinning Arrow! (Updated)

Kellen February 19, 2015 53

A Google Play update is either coming "soon" or "rolling out" at this moment, at least according to Google's Kirill Grouchnikov. The user interface engineer from the Android team often teases new builds of the Play store just before they arrive and has done so...

Deal: Unity3D Game Developer Course Bundle for $39

Tim February 19, 2015 15

A new deal has been posted up in the DL Deals Store, this time targeted at those looking to create a game using the Unity3D engine. The Unity3D Game Developer bundle features 7 full courses with 40+ hours of content, priced at just $39. Compared to its value...

Google Search Results on Mobile Now Include Carousel of Latest Stories

Kellen February 19, 2015 6

If you search for a topic or favorite website in Google Search from your phone, there is a pretty good chance that you will now be greeted by a scrolling list of the latest related stories. As can be seen in the clip below, Google has started offering up the "...

Pebble is Teasing Something for Next Week, Could be a New Watch With Color Display

Kellen February 19, 2015 11

This morning, Pebble updated its website to include a picture of a blue Pebble watch with a smiley watchface, situated above a countdown that ends next Tuesday. The updated site doesn't mention what the countdown is for, only that you can sign-up to receive...

Tomawatchi is a Google Fit-Powered Tamagotchi-like Pet on Your Android Device

Tim February 19, 2015 26

If the idea of having to care for a pet in order to get your lazy butt moving excites you, then you will need this new app called Tomawatchi. Utilizing the Goole Fit APIs, this application reminds us quite a bit of the old Tamagotchi digital pet toys from back...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 26

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 26

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 26

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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