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Google’s “Pixel Stand” Could be a Wireless Charging Stand for Pixel 3

Kellen July 30, 2018

It's safe to say that we all sort of expect Google to re-introduce wireless charging to its phones when the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL (newest pictures) arrive later this year. After deciding against the feature in late Nexus models by going with metal phone...

And Here is the Pixel 3 XL in White

Kellen July 30, 2018

Over the weekend, another brave soul took to the internet, looking for Pixel 3 XL-related glory and found just that. We now have our first look at the Google Pixel 3 XL in white, as well as a shot of some of the specs. Now, this device is clearly another...

DEAL: Lenovo Smart Display Arrives Best Buy With Free $20 Gift Card

Kellen July 27, 2018

The Lenovo Smart Display (our review) just went up for purchase today and there are already deals to be had. Costco was serving up the 10-inch model earlier with a $50 discount, but it quickly sold out and was for members only. If you aren't a Costco member,...

Verizon Introduces Safe WiFi, a VPN App to Protect Your Public WiFi Usage

Kellen July 27, 2018

Verizon is getting into the VPN game this week with the introduction of Safe WiFi, its own VPN service that aims to protect your WiFi usage when on public networks. What does it do? It has two main features: WiFi security and ad tracker blocking. When...

Podcast: Smart Displays, Pretty Smart

Kellen July 27, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're diving into Google Assistant-powered smart displays, since Lenovo's is now available and we have had a chance to review it. These things are pretty cool. We'll also talk final Android P preview, the latest on...

Verizon LG G7 Picks Up First Update With Google AR Stickers, Manual AI Cam Action (Updated)

Kellen July 27, 2018

The LG G7 on Verizon is scheduled to receive its first update today since launch. The update, while still labeled as only being the February security patch (that can't be true, right?), does include some new features to be aware of. UPDATE: Verizon updated the...

Google Home Scheduled Routines are Now Available

Kellen July 26, 2018

When Google Home picked up routines a few months back, followed by custom routines a couple of months later, it sure added a new level of power to the smart home system. Instead of having to fire off commands 1-by-1 to complete a series of tasks, you could do...

Thursday Poll: How Long Have You Been With Your Current Carrier?

Kellen July 26, 2018

Years ago, when we started branching out from our single focus on DROID-branded phones, we really tried to talk as much as we could about wireless networks. Whether that was the big push from 3G into 4G LTE by Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint, or their...