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This Could be the New HTC One (Updated)

Kellen January 20, 2015 58

According to sources of Nowhereelse.fr, this is your next HTC One, which is either the One (M9) or still just the "Hima." What's that? You can't see any differences between this phone and last year's One (M8)? Not surprising, since they indeed do look to be...

Monday Poll: Do You Own a Smartwatch?

Kellen January 19, 2015 227

We enter 2015 after a year in which Google decided to takeover the wearable market with Android Wear. Companies had tried before Android Wear to make smartwatches, but if we are being honest, have to admit that most were quite terrible. That's not to say that...

Deal: Protect Your Data With 2 Year Subscription to NordVPN for $39

Tim January 19, 2015 7

If protecting the coming and going of your data with a VPN interests you, the latest deal on the DL Deals Store is sure to catch your attention. For 5 more days, you can snag a 2-year subscription to NornVPN, which sends all data through a "double encrypted (...

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

Kellen January 19, 2015 100

Update 2/2: Nexus 7 Mobile links (both 2012 and 2013) added. Update 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...

Motorola Migrate Updated With Material Design, Contact Transfer Options

Tim January 19, 2015 8

Motorola pushed an update to the Migrate application this week, bringing not only an updated Material Design look, but more functionality for users. While an updated UI is always welcomed, especially one which features Google's language, Motorola has added in...

Verizon Quietly Bumps ALLSET Prepaid Base Up to 1GB, $45 for 1.5GB of LTE Data

Kellen January 19, 2015 71

Update: Verizon confirmed today that their ALLSET prepaid plan now includes 1GB of data, up from 500MB. The 1GB comes as a part of the $45 base plan, which includes full 4G LTE and XLTE speeds - there isn't a speed difference, even though this is prepaid....

HTC One (M8) on AT&T Gets Update With HD Voice

Kellen January 19, 2015 9

The HTC One (M8) on AT&T is receiving an update today that unfortunately is not Android 5.0 "Lollipop." Even though we are approaching the backend of HTC's 90-day update rollout, this update, at least according to AT&T's support, is just Android 4.4.4...

Humble Mobile Bundle 10 Now Available, Pay What You Want for 6 Games

Tim January 19, 2015 1

Humble Bundle, the service which allows mobile gamers to pick up great Android titles for the low while also giving to charity, is back at it with Humble Mobile Bundle 10. In this pack, gamers are treated to Buddy & Me, LYNE, and Doodle Kingdom for...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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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