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NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet Leaked, Looks Awesome

Tim July 17, 2014 57

Thanks to a new leak from @evleaks, we are getting an up close look at the reported SHIELD Tablet from NVIDIA. The SHIELD Tablet was first rumored under the codename Mocha, a device that was intended specifically for gamers, harnessing the power of NVIDIA's...

Marvel Releases Guardians of the Galaxy RPG, No IAPs or Data Connection Required

Tim July 17, 2014 12

In the new Guardians of the Galaxy game from Marvel, you team up with Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, Gamora, and Drax to keep The Universal Weapon out of the wrong hands. The game, which is an RPG, costs $4.99, but crazily enough, does not feature any IAPs or...

RIP Nokia X Running Android

Tim July 17, 2014 41

Along with the news of major layoffs at Nokia, Microsoft has stated that there will be no more intermingling between the Nokia X lineup of devices and Google's Android. Going forward, the Nokia X lineup will be Lumia devices, set to run Windows. While it was...

Android Wear Watch Face API Coming Soon

Kyle July 17, 2014 12

Perhaps Android Wear's most important point of customization is the watch face. It's a little surprising, then, that Wear doesn't yet have an API for watch faces, meaning developers who have so far released custom watch faces have had to work around...

LG Announces the LG Beat, the G3’s Mid-Range Counterpart

Kyle July 17, 2014 78

Like the G3, but think it's gigantic? Boy, does LG have the product for you. Announced late yesterday evening, the LG Beat is a miniaturized version of the company's flagship that retains many key features in a smaller package. LG carefully avoided the term "...

nowPaper Features Google Now-inspired Artwork, Perfect for Any Home Screen

Tim July 17, 2014 91

Right before the DL Show last night, I was turned onto a wallpaper collection called nowPaper that is available on Google Play. If you have ever opened Google Now on your phone or tablet, then the inspired artwork should look quite familiar, featuring well-...

Deal: LG G2 From Verizon is Just $299 if You Buy Through ALLSET

Kellen July 17, 2014 46

With today's launch of Verizon's ALLSET prepaid plan with 4G LTE, a pretty solid deal on the LG G2 has come along for the ride. Should you decide to join the prepaid world, you can add-on a brand new G2 for $299. That is without a contract, of course. If you...

Reminder: LG G3, Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet, and ALLSET Prepaid With 4G LTE Launch Today at Verizon

Kellen July 17, 2014 46

As a quick reminder to kick off this beautiful Thursday, we wanted to point out that the LG G3 and Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet are both available at Verizon in-store and online. Also, Verizon's new ALLSET prepaid plan that includes 4G LTE connectivity can be signed...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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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