Pixel 2 XL - Droid Life

10 Most Important Android Phones to Date

Tim January 7, 2022 142

We're in a reminiscing mood and on a recent podcast, we brought up the Galaxy Nexus for some odd reason. While speaking about the phone, I mentioned it would be a top 10 Android phone of all time, which then lead me to think what other phones might be on such...

Our Top 5 LG Phones of All Time

Tim March 22, 2021 68

With the latest news surrounding LG's struggles in the mobile business suggesting that it may shut down its mobile business, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the LG devices we love. Not too long ago, LG made Nexus devices for Google that we really...

Watch: Hands-on With Unreleased HTC-Made Muskie (Pixel 2 XL) Prototype

Tim February 2, 2021 11

We know much about the history of the Pixel 2 XL and its development. It must be one of the more complex and interesting stories, considering there were two companies -- LG and HTC -- working on different versions of the device simultaneously. We've seen quite...

Pixel 2 Owners See End of Original Quality Google Photos Perk, Pixel 3 has a Year

Kellen January 14, 2021 15

Unlimited original quality uploads to Google Photos was without a doubt one of the best perks of the early Pixel phones. The original Pixel had it, as did the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3. Unfortunately, we knew that perk wasn't a forever bonus and that it would...

Pixel 2 XL is the Best Pixel of All Time, Right?

Kellen December 9, 2020 115

We said "Goodbye!" to continued software support for Google's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL yesterday, marking the end of life for a phone line that we'll surely miss. Well, I can't say that so much about the regular Pixel 2, a smaller HTC-made phone whose dated...

This is the End: Pixel 2, 2 XL Receive Final Software Update

Tim December 8, 2020 36

The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are receiving their final software update this week, officially bringing an end of life to the devices. The update is labeled as RP1A.201005.004.A1 for both devices and likely includes some last security patches and bug fixes as...

December 2020 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices (Updated)

Kellen December 7, 2020 47

The December 2020 Android security update showed up this morning as expected and it's more than just a monthly patch for the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3. The December Pixel Feature Drop is here too! Oh, and we say "Farewell!" to the Pixel...

Google Pixel Phones Keep Unlimited High Quality Photo Uploads Perk

Kellen November 11, 2020 32

Everyone is (rightly) pissed about the Google Photos news from this morning, but if you own a Pixel phone, life might not be so bad. Google has confirmed that the entire Pixel line-up through the Pixel 5 won't be impacted by the change that is eliminating free...