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Plex Updated for Android, Brings New Pricing Model and Modern UI

Tim January 26, 2015 37

The folks over at Plex pushed an update to the official application on Google Play this week, bringing an updated user interface, as well as a brand new pricing structure for those who are new to the service. Existing members, don't worry, your pricing and...

No Sony Xperia Z4 Unveiling at MWC?

Kellen January 26, 2015 28

According to Xperia Blog, trackers of all things Sony Xperia, the chances of the Xperia Z4 or another flagship phone from Sony debuting at MWC in a month are slim. Their sources suggest that Sony is waiting for the "summer" to let loose their next set of...

Deal: Control Your Home Theater With the Blumoo Bluetooth Universal Remote, Priced at $85

Tim January 26, 2015 19

For a limited time over the on the DL Deals Store, users can grab the Blumoo Bluetooth Universal Remote, made to help you control your home's theater system straight from your Android or iOS device. Much like other universal remote, the device itself features...

T-Mobile’s SCORE! Costs $5 Per Month, Says It Will Give You Discounts on Phones

Kellen January 26, 2015 38

T-Mobile introduced yet another another "Un-carrier" initiative today, this time called SCORE! Yes, all capitals, and the exclamation point included. SCORE! is a $5 per month membership program that claims to reward you the longer you stay in it with discounts...

WSJ: Google’s Wireless Service Might Let You Switch Between the Best Network Available From Different Carriers

Kellen January 26, 2015 180

Last week, headlines were dominated by talk of Google creating its own wireless service through network deals inked with T-Mobile and Sprint. Unfortunately, those were really the only details that surfaced through a number of stories all claiming to have "...

T-Mobile Working on 700MHz Band Support Update for Nexus 6 and Xperia Z3

Tim January 26, 2015 47

Thanks to a T-Mobile page spotted by TmoNews, we now know that a software update is coming to two flagship devices, the Nexus 6 and Sony Xperia Z3, allowing the smartphones to connect to T-Mo's 700MHz band of LTE spectrum. Not only does the 700MHz band include...

Lightning Deal: Unlocked AT&T Galaxy Note 4 for $620 (Update: Deal Completed)

Kellen January 26, 2015 15

This may not last more than another minute, but if you want a Galaxy Note 4, you should head over to Amazon which has a lightning deal currently running that slashes the price to $620, off-contract, unlocked, for AT&T. The black version was available for...

Nexus Player Now Available at Best Buy and Newegg

Tim January 26, 2015 30

The Nexus Player was once only available through Google Play, but now, anyone who feels the itch to own Google's set-top box can grab one from Best Buy (online and in-store), as well as Newegg. You won't find any differentiation in price, as each retailer has...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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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