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Samsung Updating International Galaxy Note to 4.1.2, Brings Nature UX and More

Eric February 18, 2013 11

The Galaxy Note 2 may be all the rage right now, but the original Note is still out in consumer's hands around the world. Samsung has started rolling out an update to bring the device up to Android 4.1.2 as long as you have the GT-N7000 (international) model....

Kellen February 18, 2013 52

Since we first reported on DashClock, the lock screen widget application from Android engineer Roman Nurik, the app has become somewhat of an international sensation. Most of us, even after a week with it, still can't seem to get enough of it. The app's...

Eric February 18, 2013 31

So HTC may have said before that they were getting out of the Android tablet game after "learning a lot," but it seems that they might be diving back in. Hot off the heels of the picture that HTC tweeted featuring hidden devices, Ubuntu's website is now...

Eric February 18, 2013 22

It's no secret that HTC is having an event tomorrow to announce what we are pretty sure will be the HTC One. They haven't been short on teasing their new device, whatever it is, and today on the eve of the event, HTC posted this picture to their Instagram...

Tim February 18, 2013 8

This past Valentine's Day, Zombie Minesweeper was released to Google Play, bringing some great brain-puzzling fun and zombie killing madness. Recommended by Mr. Dave Kover, it brings the puzzle qualities of the old Minesweeper game with a new un-dead twist,...

Tim February 18, 2013 21

Over the weekend, a new WidgetLocker beta was released for users, bringing new lockscreen options and functionality. For starters, users can now have a bezel on both sides of the device, which will allow for the placement of app shortcuts and also a camera...

Kellen February 18, 2013 90

The day is almost upon us - HTC will unveil their next flagship smartphone, tomorrow, February 19 at a press event in New York City. We'll be there, with a live blog for you to follow along, of course. Unless something wild goes down, we are expecting to see...

Tim February 18, 2013 141

Well, we have made it to Volume 10 of the DL Q&A Sessions. We have MWC coming up later this month, plus it would appear we are going to have a brand new HTC flagship device tomorrow morning. With these posts, it's the perfect way to ask the DL staff...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 141

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 141

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 141

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 141

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 141

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 141

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 141

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 141

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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Samsung Updating International Galaxy Note to 4.1.2, Brings Nature UX and More

DashClock Update Includes New Customizations – Extensions for Facebook, Plume, and Others Released

Ubuntu is Counting Down to HTC’s Press Event Tomorrow, Saying It’s “Tablet Time”

HTC Posts Picture of Hidden Device(s) Before Tomorrow’s Event, Could be Anything (Update)

Zombie Minesweeper – “Everything Goes Boom With a Landmine Betwixt Its Feet”

WidgetLocker Beta Updated, Brings Bezel Swiping and Jelly Bean Options

Predictions for Tomorrow’s HTC One Event in NYC?

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 10