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Marvel SNAP’s New Season, A Blink in Time, is Now Live

Tim May 7, 2024

A new season of Marvel SNAP is upon us, complete with new locations, new characters, and I'm sure plenty of new ways to lose close matches. It's ok, it happens. This month, we'll see five new characters released into the game, from Blink, this month's season...

Forget MotoMaker, We Need Pixel Maker

Tim May 2, 2024 20

In 2013, I can't tell you how many Moto X smartphones Kellen and I were buying, thanks to the introduction of MotoMaker. It was a website that allowed buyers to customize Moto X smartphones, which would then get produced right here in the US, then shipped to...

Audiobook Previews Now on YouTube, Kids Get More Free eBooks

Tim May 2, 2024 1

Google Play Books announced a few new ways to access book content this week, such as bringing audiobook previews to its YouTube channel and expanding its library of free nonfiction ebooks for kids. For those free books, Google says that they all fall under the...

Wednesday Question: What are Your Go To Android Apps?

Tim May 1, 2024 27

When I power on a new phone and begin to set it up, there's a certain list of apps that I absolutely have to download before I begin using it as my daily driver. Things like Telegram, Nest, TikTok, Marvel SNAP, and Starbucks are my absolute go-to Android apps....

Time’s Running Out to Get Pixel 8 Pro at $799 ($200 Off)

Tim April 30, 2024 2

You have four more days to snag a Pixel 8 Pro at its discounted price of $799, a whopping $200 off the usual price. Considering that this device is the one we personally recommend to both family and friends whenever asked about Android phones, it's only...

Android 15 Could Intro New At a Glance Widget for Lock Screen

Tim April 29, 2024 2

On Pixel smartphones, owners are likely familiar with the At a Glance widget. It shows current calendar happenings, weather, and other information directly on your home screen. In Android 15, it's looking like Google is cooking up an At a Glance widget for...

Telegram Hits 900M Monthly Users, Adds a Ton of New Features

Tim April 29, 2024 2

Telegram recently announced that it has hit 900 million monthly users, an absurd number that the DL staff is happy to be a part of. Are you following the official DL channel yet? That's enough about us, though. Along with that milestone, Telegram detailed a...

You Can Now Download Two Google Play Apps Simultaneously

Tim April 29, 2024 10

One area where Google Play has lagged behind the App Store is the ability to download multiple apps at the same time. With WiFi and cell data speeds increasing like crazy over the years, it's wild that we're still stuck downloading and updating apps one at a...