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Instagram Opens Android Sign-Ups, Be the First in Line

Kellen March 24, 2012 75

If taking pictures and then acting like a legitimate photographer by splashing filters across them is your thing, be sure to sign-up for Instagram on Android. We still do not know the exact date for release, but the makers of one of the most popular iOS apps...

Kellen March 24, 2012 59

While this device remains a complete mystery, one thing is certain, Motorola is going to play out this RAZR styling of phones until the end. In the latest leak of a Moto product out of China, we have a device that looks somewhat similar to the DROID Fighter we...

LG Spectrum Review – Verizon

Kellen March 23, 2012 61

Our LG Spectrum review, almost 3 months in the making. Why the delay? Was the device so good that we couldn't bring ourselves to give it up? Or was it that bad that we couldn't force ourselves to use it enough to put together a full review? If I told you up...

Tim March 23, 2012 5

This week has been taken over by device updates, game releases, and rumored images of the Samsung Galaxy SIII. But among all of that, there were a few gems - Google Voice receiving an update for ICS integration, images of the upcoming DROID Fighter, and even a...

Tim March 23, 2012 103

In a recent move by Google, a patent filing was submitted for a new technology that can listen to the background noises of your phone calls and then base advertisements targeted to you according to what their services heard. Umm, what? Who would opt-in for...

Kellen March 23, 2012 100

Here it is, the portrait HDMI Desktop Dock for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. After months and months of waiting, a couple of retailers have brought it to our shores for your friends here at DL to poke at. It will run you $60 plus shipping, so the big question you...

Kellen March 23, 2012 25

Still humming along on Tatooine, the DROID 2 R2-D2 edition has not been forgotten. Verizon and Motorola have both approved an update that will introduce a handful of security patches (likely breaking root), bug fixes, better data connectivity, and update VZ-...

Tim March 23, 2012 67

Even if we posted a new custom theme for the Galaxy Nexus every day for the remainder of the year, I don't think we would be able to post them all. There is such a strong and passionate developer community surrounding this device that reminds us so much of the...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 67

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 67

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 67

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 67

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 67

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 67

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 67

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 67

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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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Instagram Opens Android Sign-Ups, Be the First in Line

Another New Motorola RAZR-esque Device Surfaces in China

LG Spectrum Review – Verizon

This Week In The Life Of DROID : 3/23/2012

Google Looks to Patent Technology that Can Listen to Your Phone Calls and Base Advertisements Upon Them

Review: Samsung Galaxy Nexus HDMI Portrait Desktop Dock

DROID 2 R2-D2 Update to 4.5.622 is Ready – Security Patches, Bug Fixes and Android 2.3.4 on Board

Custom Theme Friday: Nexus Plus for AOKP Build 28 or Rootzboat 8.2