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Deal: Refurbished Verizon Galaxy Note 3 for Just $289

Kellen January 20, 2015 12

Verizon heads, the Galaxy Note 3 (in "manufacturer refurbished" condition) can be had through eBay today for $289.99 without a contract. For a phone that originally retailed for $699 off-contract and $299 on-contract, that's a heck of a deal. Sure, it's not...

Join the Instagram Beta Group for Android

Tim January 20, 2015 43

Instagram - you either love it or hate it. If you love it, like we at DL do, then you can sign yourself up for the Beta program which recently launched for Android users. In these Google-powered beta groups, you gain access to early release versions of the...

5 Ways HTC Can Make the One (M9) “Hima” the Phone of the Year

Kellen January 20, 2015 77

The new flagship device for 2015 from HTC is weeks away from its unveiling. At this point, we aren't sure if it will be called the One (M9) or "Hima" or something else, but we are pretty sure that we caught a glimpse of the updated model today. Early reports (...

3 Apps You Need to Own Right Now

Tim January 20, 2015 93

Apps are what make our smartphones so important to us, not just the phone itself. Without so many great applications available on Android, then who knows, maybe we would all have iOS devices. Thankfully, that is not the case. Whenever we are setting up a new...

Asana Finally Gives Android Users a Native App

Kellen January 20, 2015 9

Asana, the popular teamwork productivity app, finally has a native Android app. For those of you who have had the unfortunate pleasure of using the previous HTML5 app, you know how big of a deal this is. The new app took six months to make, not only because...

Download: Android 5.0.2 OTA Updates for Nexus Devices (Updated: Nexus 10)

Kellen January 20, 2015

Updated 1/20: Nexus 10 link added. Now that Android 5.0.2 factory images have been posted for more devices (Nexus 7 2013 and Nexus 10) and over-the-air (OTA) updates are starting to rollout, it's about time that we give you a post to bookmark that will...

Reported Qualcomm Roadmap Leaked, Talks Snapdragon 820 Specs

Tim January 20, 2015 40

According to the Twitter account @leaksfly, Qualcomm's processor roadmap has been leaked, and now we have info for the company's upcoming silicon. In total, there are five chips, but two - the Snapdragon 625 and 629 - feature what appear to be the exact same...

Verizon Brings XLTE to BART Riders in SF Bay Area

Tim January 20, 2015 18

This morning, Verizon announced that BART riders in the SF Bay Area will see enhanced network capabilities while riding the train. Thanks to its deployment of XLTE, which boosts bandwidth, riders should see added speeds and better connectivity while going...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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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