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Google Posts Nexus 9 Android 5.0 “LRX21L” Factory Image

Kellen November 4, 2014 30

Google just posted the Android 5.0 "Lollipop" factory image for the Nexus 9, if anyone is interested. While the image doesn't do much for anyone who doesn't own a Nexus 9, this still could be a sign of things to come. Maybe. Actually, it could be days or weeks...

Pocket Update in Google Play Brings Material Design

Tim November 4, 2014 4

Pocket users can go grab an updated version of the application through Google Play today, which brings Lollipop support and a huge Material Design makeover. In addition, a new feature in partnership with Google allows users to use their voice via Google Now to...

Amazon Gives Prime Members Unlimited Photo Storage

Kellen November 4, 2014 39

Amazon announced this morning that Amazon Prime members now have access to unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos at no additional cost. Using services like the Amazon Cloud Drive Photos app on Android or iOS, Prime members can automatically upload new...

Sign Up for Disney Movies Anywhere, Get Free Disney Movie

Tim November 4, 2014 59

Disney is partnering with Google and Apple to allow access to all of its titles through your smartphone, via a new app called Disney Movies Anywhere. To get started, all you need to do is create a Disney account, then link up your Google Play or iTunes account...

Lollipop Update to Hit SHIELD Tablet This Month

Tim November 4, 2014 42

NVIDIA published a teaser video today to its YouTube channel, giving a sneak peek at the Android 5.0 update for the SHIELD Tablet, which is due out sometime this month. With NVIDIA giving a time frame of sometime in November, they are on track to be one of the...

Deal: Become an Android Developer With 10 Projects for $19

Tim November 4, 2014 15

A new deal to hit our DL Deals Store is hoping to turn you into an Android development wiz, thanks to a total of 59 lectures with 11+ hours of content to wrap your mind around. During the course, you will build 10 real, working Android applications, as well as...

HTC Intros Hot Deals for Holiday Season, Nexus 9 on Sale for $199

Tim November 4, 2014 125

If dealing with the crowds of Black Friday is not in your cards anymore, HTC is looking to help with your holiday shopping list. Starting today for the next nine weeks, HTC will host a new Hot Deal every Tuesday morning at 9am Pacific (12pm Eastern). These...

Google Voice MMS is Now Working on Verizon

Kellen November 4, 2014 116

Last month, the Google Voice team announced that they had expanded MMS support to nearly 100 North American carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile. As you all know, Verizon wasn't included in the list, for whatever reason. Google's Alex Wiesen...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 116

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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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