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Android O is Coming August 21, Minutes After the Solar Eclipse (Updated: Oreo?)

Kellen August 18, 2017

It's official: Android O will be released on (or at least named) on August 21, the same day as the big total solar eclipse! To get us hyped, Google has opened up a special landing page over at the Android site with a countdown to the unveiling, which will go...

Weekly Recap: Next Week is Gonna be Awesome

Tim August 18, 2017

There's a lot in store for next week. We've got a solar eclipse on Monday, with Google ready to deliver Android O's official name following that event, then it's Samsung on Wednesday who will unveil the Galaxy Note 8. Yup, next week is going to be fun. This...

Google is Going to Show You Video Previews Now in Search Results

Kellen August 18, 2017

I don't know that video previews were something I was ever looking for when performing Google searches, but they are coming and they could be cool. Google announced this afternoon that alongside the short text snippets you see for results, you may also find...

Let’s Get Device Season Started

Kellen August 18, 2017

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're counting down the minutes until the next wave of Android phones is announced and in our hands for review. The list of upcoming devices includes the Galaxy Note 8 (unveiling next week), LG V30 (days later), and...

How to: Connect to Google Home Over Bluetooth

Kellen August 18, 2017

Back at Google I/O, Google announced that Bluetooth pairing was on the way to Google Home, leading way to more flexible music control. Rather than needing Google's built-in Chromecast support or for your favorite apps to get onboard, you could instead just...

Trello App Update Brings Support for Launcher Shortcuts and Android O’s Notification Channels

Tim August 18, 2017

Following the announcement of Android O's official launch date this morning (August 21), Trello has updated its app to support Android O and a few of its features. As noted in the app's changelog, users will now have access to Android O's Notification Channels...

Buy an LG G6 or V20 on an EIP at T-Mobile and Add a Line, Get One Free

Tim August 18, 2017

For a limited time at T-Mobile, if you purchase an LG G6 or V20 on an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) and add a line to your plan, you'll receive a G6 or V20 for free via a rebate. This promo is an easy way to grab a new phone and save up to $500 when doing...

If Only LG Put the Time Spent on Wallpaper Videos Into Their Android Skin…

Kellen August 18, 2017

LG's Android skin, currently known as UX 6.0+, is by no means my favorite. It's not that attractive to look at, it's bloated with stuff and things, and more than likely is the reason I keep finding myself setting most LG phones aside after polishing off a...

Opinion: 2017 is the Best Looking Lineup of Android Devices to Date

Tim August 17, 2017

It doesn't seem like long ago when Android devices had faux leather backs with plastic faux stitching, but thankfully, we've come a long way since then. A few years back, if you were looking for a truly attractive Android phone, you didn't have many options....

Android O is Coming August 21, Minutes After the Solar Eclipse (Updated: Oreo?)

Kellen August 18, 2017

It's official: Android O will be released on (or at least named) on August 21, the same day as the big total solar eclipse!...

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Opinion: 2017 is the Best Looking Lineup of Android Devices to Date

Tim August 17, 2017

It doesn't seem like long ago when Android devices had faux leather backs with plastic faux stitching, but thankfully, we've...

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Google Home Calling: Everything You Need to Know

Kellen August 16, 2017

You now know that Google Home calling is starting to rollout and should be on your units within a week if it isn't already....

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Google Pixel 2 Hit the FCC Today and Revealed a Ton About the Phone

Kellen August 15, 2017

On August 15 of last year, the HTC-made Google Pixel and Pixel XL arrived at the FCC (Fun fact: They were still "Nexus"...

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Droid Life Shirts Now Available + Launch Discount!

Kellen August 15, 2017

Apologies for the delay on these since the launch of the new site, but you can now buy Droid Life shirts! We've actually been...

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How to: Setup Google Allo on Web

Kellen August 15, 2017

Need the quick and easy instructions on how to setup Google Allo for Web on your Android phone and Chrome browser? It's super...

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Check Out the Google Calendar Desktop Redesign With Material Design

Tim August 14, 2017

Google's lack of consistency in how its apps look on different platforms should be no surprise to anyone. However, if the...

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Or You Could Just Buy the Galaxy Note 8 and Forget the Rest…

Kellen August 11, 2017

As hard as I tried to sell the world yesterday on the idea that waiting for Google to unveil the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2...

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Moto Z2 Force: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim July 31, 2017

Pre-orders for the Moto Z2 Force have been up since last week, so if you're expecting yours to arrive shortly, the below...

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Video: Moto Z2 Force Hands-on

Tim July 25, 2017

As you might already know, Motorola announced the Moto Z2 Force in New York City this morning, and being the Android nerds we...

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Moto Z2 Play Review: Return of the Battery King?

Kellen July 20, 2017

Alright, alright, alright, it's time for our Moto Z2 Play review, now that I've had a cool couple of weeks to absorb a phone...

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Video: OnePlus 5 Review

Kellen July 10, 2017

On Friday, we posted our OnePlus 5 review both in written and video form. If you haven't yet, be sure to read through Tim's...

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Video: 20+ OnePlus 5 Tips and Tricks

Kellen July 3, 2017

A decent list of OnePlus 5 tips and tricks is finally here and we're sorry for the delay. We know that a good bunch of you...

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Moto Z2 Play Unboxing!

Kellen June 29, 2017

The new Moto Z2 Play was announced only a short few weeks ago, yet here we are with the Verizon model in house. You may be...

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OnePlus 5: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen June 22, 2017

When that early OnePlus 5 order arrives over the next few days, we think we've got you covered with some of the first things...

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OnePlus 5 Unboxing!

Kellen June 21, 2017

The OnePlus 5 is now in house and as is always the case, we'll be sure to take the next week or two to put this little guy...

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