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Video: Documentray Style Film Shot with Google Glass at New York Fashion Week

Tim September 14, 2012 26

Last week, we wrote a piece on how Diane von Furstenberg, a fashion designer was to utilize Google Glass to create a video on what it's like to be part of the process that is New York's Fashion Week. Today, the video is up and may we say it's pretty cool. The...

Tim September 14, 2012 32

One of the features that we tend to overlook is the ability to install custom 3rd party keyboards on our Android phones. They allow for different methods of inputting text such as swiping, pecking, speed pecking, or simply speaking into our device. The means...

Kellen September 14, 2012 60

At the end of August, and just before the start of IFA in Berlin, LG announced the Optimus G. At the time, I referred to it as a "beast" because of its insane specs and the fact that the phone is the first to sport Qualcomm's new quad-core Snapdragon S4 with...

Kellen September 14, 2012 254

For months now, if you were using a Galaxy Nexus LTE, there were ways for you to cirumvent Verizon's ridiculous block on Google Wallet. All it took was either a browser trick, a sideloaded .apk, or a custom ROM with the app built in. It was pretty simple, for...

Eric September 14, 2012 20

There is nothing better in the Android tablet game right now than the Nexus 7. Small, powerful and not expensive, Google really did a good job with this thing and if you are looking to pick one up today's deal might be the right time for you to do so. The deal...

Kellen September 14, 2012 212

The Jelly Bean update situation on Verizon is a tricky one. I say that because most Android phone manufacturers have yet to even update most of their phones to Ice Cream Sandwich. So how can we start talking about Jelly Bean updates? Well, we know that many of...

Tim September 14, 2012 21

If you happen to still have the Amazon Appstore installed on your device, then you may want to hurry and go pick up today's free app of the day. For those who feel the need to become extremely frustrated at blocks, it's Tetris! Need I say anymore? It's a game...

Kellen September 14, 2012 1248

Since today is release day for the brand new Kindle Fire HD 7", we have partnered with xScope browser to give one away to a DL community member! For those new to the game, you may not have heard of xScope. But trust me when I say that when Android was first...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1248

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 1248

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 1248

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 1248

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 1248

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 1248

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 1248

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 1248

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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Video: Documentray Style Film Shot with Google Glass at New York Fashion Week

How to: Setting Up a Third Party Keyboard on Android [Beginners’ Guide]

LG and Qualcomm Holding Event on September 19, Ready for a Snapdragon S4 Quad-core?

Google Wallet No Longer Working at All on Verizon Galaxy Nexus (Updated)

Order a 16GB Nexus 7 From eBay and Get a Free Case and Free Shipping for $249

When is My Android Phone Getting Jelly Bean (Android 4.1)? [Verizon]

Amazon’s Free App of the Day is Tetris, Go Relive Your Childhood

Contest: Win a Kindle Fire HD 7″ From DL and xScope Browser (Updated: Winner Picked)