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Alleged Photos of Galaxy S6 Render Hit the Web, Does Seem to Fit the Bill

Tim December 30, 2014 123

Thanks to Iranian publication Toranji, we have a couple of pictures to look over this morning, which are alleged renders of the Galaxy S6 from Samsung. In one of the photos, we can see the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, and alleged Galaxy S6 aligned next to each other,...

Here is a List of the Most Popular DL Store Deals From 2014

Tim December 30, 2014 6

Since launch of the DL Deals page, we have posted a few great deals that were very popular. To bring in the new year, we have assembled the most popular of the deals into a single post, allowing you another chance to jump on any of the deals you may have...

Top 5 Android Phones of 2014

Kellen December 29, 2014 360

2014 is over, in a day or so. That means we are reflecting on the year that was, the phones that took up a major portion of our lives, which apps were the best out of the hundreds of new ones, and which storylines dominated these airwaves. But in the end, this...

Moto G (2nd Gen) With LTE Pops Up on Motorola’s Brazilian Site

Tim December 29, 2014 16

Thanks to a new posting on Motorola's Brazilian website, a Moto G (2nd Gen) featuring LTE radios has been outed. In addition to LTE connectivity, this Moto G comes with a larger battery (2390mAh replaces the existing 2070mAh option), but other than that, the...

Humble Noodlecake Bundle Gains Four Additional Titles

Kyle December 29, 2014 1

Right on schedule, the latest Humble Mobile Bundle, this time themed to mobile games developer Noodlecake Studios, has gained additional titles. The Blocks Cometh, Flappy Golf, Mage Gauntlet, and Box Cat have joined the collection, which already included an...

Xiaomi Valued at $45 Billion, Higher Than Sony and Nokia

Kyle December 29, 2014 23

Xiaomi is in the news quite a lot these days, and for good reason; the company that Hugo Barra left Google for has undergone explosive growth since the debut of its first smartphone in 2011. And it shows no sign of stopping. The Beijing-based smartphone maker...

Qualcomm Teases Snapdragon 800-powered Device for CES, Possible LG Hardware Spotted

Tim December 29, 2014 38

We are only a few days away from CES, and from the looks of our email inbox, it is shaping up to be a little busy. Over on Twitter, Qualcomm is teasing a bit of CES themselves, announcing that a new smartphone is to be debuted, featuring its Snapdragon 800...

Deal: Brand New Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB for $135 From Groupon

Kellen December 29, 2014 59

Just before Christmas, we pointed out that Groupon was selling the Nexus 7 (2013) with 16GB in brand new condition for $149. If you bought it then, I apologize, because you can now grab one for $15 cheaper, thanks to a coupon code. Somehow, Groupon hasn't sold...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 59

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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 123

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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