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Moto X (2nd Gen) on US Cellular Receiving Lollipop Update

Tim February 19, 2015 32

The Moto X (2nd Gen) is set to receive its Lollipop update on US Cellular this week, bringing it all the way up to build Android 5.0.2. In the update, users will be met with stunning user interface tweaks, otherwise known as Material Design. Of course,...

LG G Flex 2 Hits Sprint on March 13, Pre-Order Starts February 20

Tim February 19, 2015 41

After essentially being the only hyped phone out of CES in January (hands-on here), a release date has finally been set for the G Flex 2 here in the US. Sprint will be the first carrier to offer the device, with general availability beginning March 13. Pre-...

Wednesday Poll: Which OEM Would You Want to Make the Next Nexus Smartphone?

Tim February 18, 2015 370

Last year, right around this time, we asked our community which OEM they would like to see create the next Nexus device in partnership with Google. With 42% of the vote, Motorola was the landslide victor. Now here we are in 2015, with likely quite a few of you...

Moto 360 Receiving Update to Android 5.0.2, Build LWX49L (Updated)

Kellen February 18, 2015 84

Update: Most Android Wear devices, like the G Watch, G Watch R, Gear Live, and ZenWatch all appear to be receiving this update. Not much is standing out in terms of new stuff. If anything, your watch should be more stable. An Android 5.0.2 update is rolling...

Deal: TravelCard Wallet-Size Charger for $29

Tim February 18, 2015

For a few more days on the DL Deals Store, you can grab a TravelCard wallet-size charger for $29. Usually priced at $39, owners can place this little card right into their pocket or wallet, allowing for on-the-go microUSB charging capability. The card...

This Icon Pack is Hot: Orbit UI

Kellen February 18, 2015 40

Today's icon pack isn't necessarily a new one, but it is an icon pack I recently discovered and have not been able to move away from. It's called Orbit UI, and it features over 1,000 HD icons, a handful of HD wallpapers, works with all of the top launchers,...

Jony Ive Thinks Moto Maker is Cop Out for Hardware Designers, Motorola Fires Back

Tim February 18, 2015 208

No one around here has ever questioned Jony Ive's ability to make something look nice. Sure, iOS is filled with rainbow colors and semi-transparent shading up the yin yang, but the dude knows design. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, however, Jony had...

Samsung Buys LoopPay, is Ready to Get Serious About Mobile Payments

Kellen February 18, 2015 25

I would be lying if I said that this surprises me, but Samsung just acquired LoopPay, a company specializing in mobile payments in a way that doesn't require NFC or changes from retailers. The two companies were previously rumored to be working together to...

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

Tim December 29, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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