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Virgin Mobile to Offer No-contract Data Sharing Plans at Walmart

Tim January 16, 2015 12

Sprint and Virgin Mobile announced new no-contract data sharing plans to be sold at Walmart beginning January 17. The Data Done Right plans start as low as $30 per line, with 3 options available. The first option is $65 a month for two lines, featuring...

Manual Camera App Should be Your Next Purchase if You Own a Nexus 5 or Nexus 6

Kellen January 16, 2015 157

Looking for the next great camera app that can take advantage of the new camera API introduced with Android 5.0? Manual Camera may just be what you need. This app, in the short time I have spent with it, will without a doubt become my go-to camera app when I...

SF Launcher 2 Released to Google Play, Features Complete Rewrite and Material Design

Tim January 16, 2015 32

Almost exactly one year ago, SF Launcher was placed on Google Play as an alternative launcher to whatever it was you were currently using. Now, a year later, a complete rewrite has been introduced, and the developer has named it SF Launcher 2. Featuring the...

New DODO Leather Watch Band Options for Moto 360 Available for $60, Four Colors to Choose From

Tim January 16, 2015 42

Four new leather bands are available for the Moto 360 through Motorola's website this week, made by DODO. The bands are Pergamena leather, bringing bright colors and a unique style. Priced at $59.99, there are four different color options to choose from. Right...

Samsung Hires Lee Don-tae as New Head of Global Design, Has Nothing to do With Jony Ive

Tim January 16, 2015 28

According to reports, Samsung found its new Head of Global Design this month in Lee Don-tae, a former co-president of London-based design studio Tangerine. If Tangerine happens to sound just a slight bit familiar, that might be because Apple SVP of Design Jony...

Samsung Reportedly Opts for Touch-based Fingerprint Sensor Over Swipe-based on Galaxy S6

Tim January 16, 2015 130

According to sources of SamMobile, Samsung will bring new fingerprint sensor technology to the Galaxy S6, allowing you to no longer swipe your thumb on the home button. Much like we see on Apple's iPhone lineup, a user can simply place their finger on the home...

HTC Sets March 1 for Unveiling of Next Flagship Phone (Updated)

Kellen January 16, 2015 77

Thanks to HTC, we have something to hypebeast on this lovely Friday morning. In a "save the date" event invite sent out through what I can only imagine was HTC's Euro press team, we have a date to mark on our calendars for the unveiling of the company's next...

Question of the Day: What Was the Last App You Bought?

Tim January 15, 2015 345

Considering how good Monument Valley is as a game, and then seeing how poorly it has done on Google Play when compared to iOS, we have a question for you. What was the last app you bought? For me, I purchase a lot of apps, some for reviewing on DL and a lot...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 345

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 345

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 345

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 345

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 345

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 345

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 345

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 345

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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