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Video: Galaxy S5 vs. Galaxy S4 vs. Galaxy Note 3 vs. Moto X vs. Nexus 5

Kellen February 24, 2014 162

Whenever a new flagship device from Samsung or HTC or Motorola or any other major manufacturer comes out, we like to compare it to the current competition. So since the Galaxy S5 was unveiled today, and Tim and I got our paws all over it, we decided to put it...

Samsung Galaxy S5 Hardware and Software Video Tour

Tim February 24, 2014 152

Two members of the DL crew were live from Samsung's satellite Unpacked event today, where the company unveiled the Galaxy S5 smartphone. The device looks quite similar to the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 3, and we would say that the Galaxy S5 is a pretty good...

Galaxy S5 Confirmed for AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular, MetroPCS, and Verizon – Launches This April in US

Tim February 24, 2014 184

The wait is over - the Galaxy S5 from Samsung is finally official. With its 5.1" Full HD Display and 16MP camera, the question on everyone's mind is, "when can I get one?" American carriers have been quick to announce availability for 2014's most-hyped device,...

HTC Says Galaxy S5 Owners Will Have Buyer’s Remorse on March 25, Which Makes No Sense

Kellen February 24, 2014 215

Leave it to HTC to take the first shot following Samsung's unveiling of the Galaxy S5. Through their official Twitter account, HTC made the bold claim that Galaxy S5 owners will soon experience buyer's remorse come March 25, when the new One is announced....

Samsung Announces Gear Fit Fitness Wearable With Curved AMOLED Display

Kellen February 24, 2014 45

Alongside Samsung's announcement of the Galaxy S5 today, the company also introduced a new fitness band called the Gear Fit. The Gear Fit comes in two colors, sports a curved AMOLED display, shows you notifications, and tracks things like steps, your heart...

Samsung Galaxy S5 Specs

Kellen February 24, 2014 313

Looking for the full spec list of the new Samsung Galaxy S5? Here you go. We are looking at a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 5.1-inch FHD Super AMOLED display, 2GB RAM, 16MP camera, 2800mAh battery, LTE, Android 4.4.2, and both fingerprint and heart rate sensors....

Samsung Announces the Galaxy S5, Coming This April

Kellen February 24, 2014 47

The livestream of Samsung's Unpacked event is about to kick off and the company just made the announcement of the Galaxy S5. Yep, it's official. The device is coming as early as April to all the carriers you would have hoped for: Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-...

New Gmail Feature Makes Unsubscribing from E-Mail Lists Easier

Kyle February 24, 2014 12

Ever been frustrated in your attempts to unsubscribe from a mailing list? Links that allow you to change communication preferences may be mandated by law, but they aren't always easy to find. Sure, you could use CTRL+F, but Google's rolling out a simpler way...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 12

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 162

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 162

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 162

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 162

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 162

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 162

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 162

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 162

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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