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T-Mobile HTC One (M8) Gets Extreme Power Saving Mode, One (M7) Gets Sense 6.0

Kellen May 17, 2014 16

If you have an account with T-Mobile and own either variant of the HTC One, you should see an update this weekend. The One (M8) is finally receiving its update that includes Extreme Power Saving Mode, while the One (M7) is seeing Sense 6.0. The update for the...

This Week in the Life of DROID: 5/16/2014

Tim May 16, 2014 15

Another week down here at DL HQ, with plenty of excitement and hypebeasting taking place over the last few days. For starters, plenty of sexy LG G3 press renders have been hitting the web, getting us more excited for this device than probably any other so far...

Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage has You Shooting Cannons and Navigating the Bowels of Krakens

Tim May 16, 2014 3

In a new physics puzzler to hit Google Play this week, titled Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage, you play as a troop of vikings that find themselves in a few peculiar situations. Levels consist of terrains with ice rocks and ropes that you must slash through, but...

Video: This Could be Verizon’s First XLTE Commercial (Updated)

Kellen May 16, 2014 87

Verizon is going to announce XLTE on Monday, according to our sources. We know that the point of this rebranded LTE network is to brag about Verizon's use of AWS spectrum that will double bandwidth in cities across the US. It should be awesome for Big Red...

Google Acquires Quest Visual, Makers of Word Lens

Tim May 16, 2014 4

The latest acquisition to take place down in Silicon Valley is the snatch up of Quest Visual, the makers of Word Lens, by Google for an unknown price. The Quest Visual team will join Google to help build the current Word Lens engine into Google Translate,...

Google Services Experiencing Issues – How are Yours Holding Up? (Updated)

Kellen May 16, 2014 187

We are hearing a number of reports from readers who are experiencing issues with Google services. From Google Play to Gmail to Hangouts to Maps, many are not able to access information, receive messages, login, or install apps. We are experiencing some issues...

Google Now Bill Reminders Rolling Out This Week

Kyle May 16, 2014 23

Yes, Virginia, there is a an omnibenevolent computer intelligence which grants us mere mortals the gift of autonomous reminders when we need them the most. It's called Google Now, and it's getting even better starting this week with bill pay reminders. As ...

Our Report on Verizon’s XLTE Confirmed by evleaks

Kellen May 16, 2014 65

Earlier this week, we broke news on Verizon's plans to introduce XLTE, which would be a rebranding of their 4G LTE service in major cities that are putting to use Big Red's AWS spectrum to help bring data speeds back up to respectable levels. Verizon is...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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