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Android 15 Beta 1.2 Released in Record Time to Fix More Bugs

Kellen April 25, 2024 2

It has been only 3 days since we shared news of Android 15 Beta 1.1's arrival and we're already back to tell you about yet another update. Google just released Android 15 Beta 1.2 as another small update that aims to fix a handful of bugs, all of which must be...

DEAL: Pixel Watch 2 is Back to $299 ($50 Off)

Tim April 29, 2024

Google has gone ahead and enabled its $50 off promotional price on the Pixel Watch 2. We don't see this deal too often, so when available, it's never a bad deal to consider if you're in the market for a Wear OS smartwatch. If you want the cellular option, you'...

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

Tim April 29, 2024

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...

Official Pixel 8a Promo Video Leaked Ahead of Launch

Tim April 29, 2024 1

We are two weeks away from Google I/O, but unfortunately, Google may not have too many surprises in store at the rate things are getting leaked. Last week, it was renders and the features list for the Pixel 8a smartphone, but shortly after that, the official...

You Can Now Download Two Google Play Apps Simultaneously

Tim April 29, 2024 3

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...

DEAL: Best Buy Has Instant $200 Savings on Galaxy S24 Ultra ($1099)

Tim April 26, 2024 2

For anyone who has a ton of Best Buy gift cards laying around or maybe you have one of those sweet My Best Buy memberships, the retailer has an instant $200 off deal currently for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. At an instant $200 off, that brings the price for Samsung'...

Android 15’s Ability to Make All Apps Go Dark Will be Awesome

Tim April 26, 2024 10

Even with Android 15 entering public beta, there are still things Google are working on behind the scenes. One of the features still getting cooked up is the ability to force dark mode in all of your apps, regardless of whether have a native dark mode or not....

More Pixel 8a Renders, Details Revealed Ahead of Official Launch

Tim April 26, 2024 3

We're only a few more weeks away from Google I/O and the assumed day that Google will make the Pixel 8a and all of its details official. Given that's the case, it's no surprise that marketing materials, such as renders of the device and product feature...

Verizon Increases Smartwatch Plan Price by $5

Kellen April 26, 2024 14

Fresh of its price increases from a month ago for its best (and no-longer-available) unlimited plans, Verizon announced that it is going to increase the price of its smartwatch plans starting in June. Notices went out yesterday afternoon, telling customers...

Android 15 Beta 1.2 Released in Record Time to Fix More Bugs

Kellen April 25, 2024 14

It has been only 3 days since we shared news of Android 15 Beta 1.1's arrival and we're already back to tell you about yet...

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Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash NFC Bugs

Kellen April 22, 2024 14

Google pushed out a minor update to the first Android 15 Beta today to fix a few big bugs. The new update arrives as Android...

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Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome as Expected

Kellen April 19, 2024 14

A purported prototype of the Pixel 9 Pro has found its way on the Internet, giving us an early real-life look at Google's...

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Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 (Updated)

Kellen April 17, 2024 14

When we asked everyone a week ago if the April Google Pixel update was treating them well, we did so because we also wanted...

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Report: New Exynos Modem for Pixel 9 Lineup, Plus Satellite Connectivity

Tim April 15, 2024 14

Since early this year, there's been no shortage of Pixel 9 leaks and rumors. We're now officially midway through April and...

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The First Android 15 Beta is Here!

Kellen April 11, 2024 14

Right on schedule, Google has released Android 15 Beta 1 for your Pixel to download and dance with. We've already been...

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Google’s New Find My Device Network is Here

Kellen April 8, 2024 14

All signs last week pointed to Google's new Find My Device network finally launching today and that has indeed happened. Find...

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Google Podcasts is Officially Done

Kellen April 4, 2024 14

The time has come - Google Podcasts is no more and you need to find an alternative or just use YouTube Music. This happened...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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