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Deal Reminder: Snag a Lifetime Of Password Security & Management From Sticky Password for $25

Tim January 13, 2015 4

Here is a quick reminder for a deal currently taking place in the DL Deals Store, where folks can pick up a lifetime of password security and comprehensive management from the good people at Sticky Password for just $24.99. Sticky Password allows users to...

HTC Browser Hits Google Play, Will Expedite Future Updates

Kyle January 13, 2015 11

Considering HTC's BlinkFeed, Gallery, Sense TV, Service Pack, Weather, Camera, and Lock Screen already inhabit a tiny corner of the Google Play, it may come as a surprise that the Browser app is only now joining the party. But better late than never, right?...

Verizon Announces Verizon Vehicle, the Reinvention of Roadside Assistance

Tim January 13, 2015 54

During today's press conference at the North American International Auto Show, Verizon announced Verizon Vehicle, a connected car service which will allow over 9,000 models of cars to become smart in the blink of an eye. Expected to launch in Q2 of 2015,...

LG G2 on Verizon Receives Update to VS98027A

Kellen January 13, 2015 49

The LG G2 on Verizon is receiving an update today to software version VS98027A. The update, as far as we can tell, is nothing but a bug fixer. Verizon uploaded new support documents that include this new software version, but the changelog appears to be...

Lollipop Will Roll Out to HTC One (M8) Unlocked and Developer Editions Today (Updated)

Kyle January 13, 2015 21

If you are the lucky owner of an HTC One (M8) Unlocked or Developer Edition, there is cause to rejoice. Straight from VP of Product Management Mo Versi's Twitter account is confirmation that Lollipop will be rolling out tonight, should all go as planned. ...

LG G Flex 2 Stops by the FCC on Its Way to US Cellular

Kellen January 13, 2015 10

The LG G Flex 2 under model number LG-US995 stopped by the FCC this week on its way to US Cellular. Announced last week at CES (our hands-on), the G Flex 2 stole the show on a phone front, thanks in part to its upgraded internals, but also thanks to the lack...

Nexus 9 in Sand Color Now Available for Purchase in Google Play, Priced at $480

Kyle January 13, 2015 14

The Nexus 9 which many potential buyers might have been waiting for, finally arrived on Google Play this morning. I'm referring, of course, to the Sand-colored model, which has been made available much later than the Black and White versions. Up for purchase...

Samsung Reportedly Working to Slim TouchWiz Bloat on Galaxy S6

Kyle January 13, 2015 156

According to a recent report out of Business Korea, TouchWiz is about to go on a major diet. Samsung's proprietary Android overlay will lose "unnecessary functions" and "optimize" others, according to the report. Starting with the Galaxy S6, which is expected...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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 156

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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