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Deal: Power Vault 18000mAh Portable Battery Pack for $30

Tim February 26, 2015

A new deal is up on the DL Deals Store, featuring a Power Vault 18000mAh portable battery pack, priced at $29.99. Regularly priced at over $100, owners can charge up to two USB charging compatible devices simultaneously, while still carry the hardware around...

LG G Pad F 7.0 Hits Sprint on March 17, Free on Contract

Tim February 26, 2015 5

Sprint and LG announced availability for the G Pad F 7.0 tablet this afternoon, launching onto Sprint's 4G LTE network on March 17, free on contract. Beyond the tablet, Sprint is marketing the device alongside the G Flex 2, being the only carrier in the US...

Countdown Begins for the Galaxy S6, Samsung Posts Stream Info

Tim February 26, 2015 20

Samsung has posted its live stream onto YouTube, with a timer now counting down to the event. Taking place March 1 - this Sunday - at 6:30 pm CET, which is 9:30 am Pacific and 12:30 pm Eastern, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S6. Before Samsung finally unveils...

Report: Only Two Samsung Apps Preloaded on Galaxy S6 at Launch, Bloatware be Damned

Tim February 26, 2015 131

If you watch The DL Show or read the site periodically when we discuss Samsung's software, it is that TouchWiz needs a radical revision before we would ever want to use it full time on a device over stock Android. According to a report from SamMobile, Samsung...

Here is Verizon’s Nexus 6 Demo Video for Today’s Launch That Didn’t Happen

Kellen February 26, 2015 114

Verizon's Nexus 6 was supposed to launch today. Don't believe me? All you need to do is watch the video below, which Verizon published to YouTube this morning as the phone's official demo clip. Within the first 10 seconds, the presenter says, "The new Nexus 6,...

Google Testing Live Chat Support in Search Results for Businesses

Tim February 26, 2015 11

Google has confirmed to TechCrunch that the company is currently testing a new chat service for business listings right inside of Google Search results. As an example, if you were to search for a restaurant, you could ask an employee at the restaurant if they...

Add Silly Prop Stickers to Your Photos Before Uploading to Web Thanks to Facebook Update

Tim February 26, 2015 12

If the photos you were uploading to Facebook are not already cute enough, the Social Network has introduced an update for its Android application, bringing sets of sticker packs for you to deck out your photos with funny props. Once you update your app, you...

Comparison: Moto X (2nd Gen) vs. Moto G (2nd Gen) vs. Moto E (2nd Gen)

Kellen February 26, 2015 64

Motorola now has a full fleet of 2nd generation Moto devices to take it well into 2015. With yesterday's introduction of the new Moto E (2nd gen) with LTE, the Lenovo-owned company can hit almost any price point or level of phone a consumer may be interested...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 64

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 64

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 64

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 64

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 64

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 64

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 64

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 64

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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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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