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Swype Keyboard App Updated, Intros Floating Keyboard, New Themes, More

Tim February 5, 2015 25

An update is available for the Swype keyboard, bringing lots of bug fixes, as well as new features. New features include intuitive emoji support in 8 languages, three new free themes, and a floating keyboard which can be moved to wherever you may need it. In...

Google and Mattel Hosting NYC Event February 13, Plan to Intro New Product

Tim February 5, 2015 37

Google and Mattel are sending out invites to a special product announcement taking place February 13 in NYC, hosted during an annual toy convention. While nothing points to this unveiling as being Android related, the inclusion of View Master-like film at the...

Timely Alarm Clock Receives Update, Brings Lollipop Fixes and Ability to Select Your Own Sounds

Tim February 5, 2015 40

Timely, the Google-owned alarm clock app, finally received an update after months this afternoon on Google Play. Since updating to Lollipop, a few users, myself included, had to switch off of Timely due to its core function, which is being an alarm clock,...

HTC Pushing Lollipop Update to One (M7) Developer Edition and Unlocked Models

Tim February 5, 2015 19

After yesterday's announcement that HTC and Sprint are pushing out Lollipop to the One (M7) today, HTC is back again with an announcement for One (M7) Developer Edition and Unlocked owners. For you guys and gals, Lollipop is on its way, available for download...

Sunrise Calendar Update Introduces Tablet Layout, Adds More Calendars and Apps

Kellen February 5, 2015 11

Sunrise, a fantastic cross-platform calendar service that was reportedly bought by Microsoft yesterday for at least $100 million, issued an update last night to its Android app. The update includes a refreshed or potentially even new tablet layout, a bump to...

Report: Thanks to New Deal, Tweets Will Instantly Appear in Google Search Results

Tim February 5, 2015 7

A report from Bloomberg claims Google and Twitter have reached an agreement, and in the first half of 2015, tweets will be searchable through Google Search as soon as they hit timelines. While not yet publicly announced, it is said that Twitter hopes this deal...

Toast Now Offers Real-Wood Cover for Nexus 6, We Have One to Give Away (Update: Winner Picked)

Tim February 5, 2015 227

Toast, the makers of real-wood covers for Android and iOS devices who are based in our neck of the woods in Portland, OR, are now offering covers for the Nexus 6. The covers, which are made from real wood harvested right here in the good ol' US of A, are...

Deal: 5-Star Productivity Pack Adds Dropbox Pro to Already Awesome Lineup, Still Just $60

Kellen February 5, 2015 9

Remember the deal we wrote up a month ago for a productivity pack that included premium subscriptions to Evernote, Pocket, Wunderlist, LastPass and the New York Times, at a ridiculously low price of $59.99? We now have that deal in our DL Deals shop, only it's...

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

Tim February 26, 2026 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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