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New DROID Bionic 5.5.893 Fastboot Files Released

Kellen December 30, 2011 56

A huge "thanks" again goes out to daywalker04 who has released another set of fastboot files that a ton of DL community members will benefit from. Just yesterday we saw files for the RAZR, but this time it's the DROID Bionic that gets the love. These are not...

Kellen December 29, 2011 141

Thought this was good, fitting, and a way to lighten the mood. Cheers EC8CH!

Tim December 29, 2011 36

We here at DL have always been supporters of Words with Friends ever since Zynga ported their popular iOS application over to Android. There was a notion that the more good games that came over to the Android side, the better. But to many who play this...

Kellen December 29, 2011 245

According to Apple patent investigator Patently Apple, the Cupertino based king of patent trolling has filed for a new facial unlock detection patent. Seriously, Apple? You don't even have facial recognition technology out to the public yet, but your...

Kellen December 29, 2011 143

The talk of the last day has clearly been the new $2 "convenience fee" that Verizon plans to charge customers who pay their bill each month via credit or debit card over the phone or online starting January 15. While there are plenty of options out there...

Kellen December 29, 2011 90

Galaxy Nexus accessories are hard to come by these days and are mostly sold out at VZW stores and online. One that is still available though, and at a decent price is the standard battery. Normally $40, you can grab it from Verizon today for just $19.99. With...

Tim December 29, 2011 29

Having a new CyanogenMod means there will be a ton of new awesome features available for users. One of the soon-to-be released additions is a completely redone music player. The developer behind the newest player spoke with The Verge and gave some...

Kellen December 29, 2011 48

We are always a sucker for a good infographic, so when the folks over at BlueStacks sent us their "Mr. Android 2011" we had to share. This isn't your normal breakdown of Android stats, but is a look at the male species and how it interacts with the Android...

Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 48

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 48

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 48

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 48

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 48

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 48

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 48

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 48

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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 56

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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New DROID Bionic 5.5.893 Fastboot Files Released

OG DROID Meets the Galaxy Nexus

Words with Friends Updated, Brings In App Purchases For People Who Seek Advantages

Apple Files for Face Unlock Patent, Are You Kidding Me? (Updated)

Thursday Poll: How Do You Pay Your Verizon Bill Each Month?

Standard Galaxy Nexus Battery is Half Off From Verizon, Now Just $19.99

CyanogenMod 9 Music Player to Feature Custom Controls and Themes

Mr. Android 2011 [Infographic]