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Apple Watch, With Its Unattractive Square Design and Average Battery Life, Ships in April

Kellen January 27, 2015 213

Am I trolling with that title? A little. Just keep in mind that I'm not the one who called the Apple Watch ugly or said it should be round or who wouldn't give Apple fans hope of it lasting more than a day on a single charge. Nope, not me. But because the...

3 Android Apps Worth Owning: AfterShip, Reddit News Pro, theScore

Kellen January 27, 2015 53

Last week, in our first "3 Android apps worth owning" feature, Tim told you about Fenix, Zooper Widget Pro, and Mailbox, all of which are apps that the DL team can't live without because of their ties to Twitter, phone customization, and organization. In this...

Here are the Next 4 Series 5 Android Collectibles From Dead Zebra

Kellen January 27, 2015 6

After showcasing the first couple of designs that will be included in the new Series 5 Android collectibles box set, the folks at Dead Zebra have continued to feature new designs every couple of days, and likely will until we get to release day. Within the...

Save $48 on the Nexus 6 at T-Mobile With This Coupon Code

Kellen January 27, 2015 45

T-Mobile is currently hosting a deal on the Nexus 6 that will slash $48 off the price. The deal is good for both 32GB and 64GB models, so at their $649 and $699 prices, you are looking at $601 and $651, respectively, after the discount. That's not a bad price...

Dell Venue 8 7840 Unboxing and Hands-on

Tim January 27, 2015 28

After months of anticipation, we now have the Venue 8 7840 from Dell in our possession. Teased back in late 2014, the tablet is purchasable by anyone on Dell's website (or Best Buy), priced at $399 for 16GB. While the storage may seem a tad low, Dell spared no...

Twitter Introduces Group Messages and Video Sharing

Kellen January 27, 2015 10

Twitter announced a couple of new features this morning, both of which should arrive through its official mobile apps before long. We are talking about private group messaging and video sharing, all within Twitter. These are the first of what may be many new...

Deal: Revogi Smart Lightbulb is Just $34.99

Kellen January 27, 2015

The future of home lighting is in smart LED lightbulbs that are controlled via smartphone or tablet. Philips and other early entrants helped grow the industry, but newcomers like Revogi are trying to bring similar ideas to the tablet at affordable prices....

Official: Google Fiber is Coming to Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Nashville

Kellen January 27, 2015 55

This morning's report of Google Fiber coming to four new markets that include Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durahm, and Nashville has now been confirmed by Google. It's officially official. The four new markets cover 18 cities in the southeast region of the US. ...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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 55

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 55

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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 213

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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