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LG Optimus G Pro “Value Pack” Upgrade Shown on Video – Dual Camera and Smart Pause Included

Kellen April 11, 2013 33

LG is attempting to take Samsung's 2010-2011 approach to success in the smartphone business - copy everything your biggest competitor does, but try to do it first and loudest if you can. If you remember back on the eve of Samsung's Galaxy S4 unveiling, LG...

Kellen April 11, 2013 122

The Galaxy Mega is official. Announced this morning by Samsung, we have two new Galaxy family members to welcome in, the Mega 5.8 and Mega 6.3. Those numbers are in reference to their display size, in case you were wondering. Each has an "ultra-thin and...

Kellen April 10, 2013 95

Nexus 10 owners, your first official accessory is now available through Google Play. Launched moments ago, we're getting a look at the Book Cover in both scarlet and dark gray at a retail price of $29.99. The Book Cover is similar in a way to Samsung's Flip...

Tim April 10, 2013 32

Curious about LG's next flagship and when we can expect it to arrive on our shores? According to those close to the matter, the Optimus G Pro is set to make its way to the U.S. via AT&T, with a rumored launch date of some time in May, but we are also...

Tim April 10, 2013 20

Apparently, the first buyers of Google Glass who signed up to throw down $1,500 for the wearable tech at last year's Google I/O should have their investment in hand within the next month. At an event for the Glass Collective, an "investment syndicate between...

Kellen April 10, 2013 350

Who is ready for a contest? Thanks to our friends at Cruzerlite, we have 10 of their Bugdroid Circuit TPU cases to hand out to 10 lucky DL readers. They supplied us with a handful for the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2 (cult!), and even the Nexus 4, so this...

Tim April 10, 2013 44

Happen to be one of the people hoping to see a Google Music app redesign sometime in the future? Well, you are not alone. While we wait on Google to breathe some fresh air into their app's design, there are developers out there that are making their own works...

Kellen April 10, 2013 50

Chrome beta for Android received an update today that introduced two minor features that actually change the user experience in a semi-major way. For one, as you scroll down web pages, the toolbar will disappear so that you get a fullscreen view. All you need...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 50

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 50

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 50

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 50

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 50

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 50

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 50

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 50

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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 33

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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LG Optimus G Pro “Value Pack” Upgrade Shown on Video – Dual Camera and Smart Pause Included

Samsung Announces Galaxy Mega – Two Mid-range Phones With Massive 5.8-inch and 6.3-inch Displays

First Official Nexus 10 Accessory Now Available – Book Cover in Scarlet and Dark Gray in Google Play

LG Optimus G Pro Headed to AT&T, Possibly Penciled in for May Release

Google Glass Explorer Edition to Ship Out Within the Next Month

Contest: Win a Bugdroid Circuit Case for Your Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, or Nexus 4 From Cruzerlite (Update: Winners Picked)

Now Playing Beta, a Fresh Take on an Android Music Player

Chrome Beta Update Introduces Fullscreen Browsing, Simpler Searches