Kellen, Author at Droid Life

Android 16 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen February 13, 2025 11

After releasing the first beta of Android 16 back in January, Google is now ready to ship out Android 16 Beta 2 for your Pixel device to download. This latest release brings us one early step closer to the full release of Android 16 that should happen in Q2....

YouTube TV Could Lose Paramount, CBS and More Because They Don’t Want to Raise Prices Again

Kellen February 13, 2025 27

In general, YouTube TV is a pretty cool streaming TV platform, outside of the fact that it was once a $35 subscription and now costs $83 per month, thanks to its most recent price increase. The service itself is quite good at what it wants to be, with a solid...

Apple TV App and Its 1.4-Star Rating Lands on Android Phones, Tablets

Kellen February 12, 2025 11

The Apple TV app is no longer exclusive on Android to Google TV products. Starting today, the Apple TV app can be installed on Android phone and tablet devices, bringing Apple TV+ and a couple of other items to more people. When it first launched, Apple TV...

New Wireless Report Says Verizon Rules in 5G, AT&T Best Overall Network

Kellen February 12, 2025 5

So many of the wireless reports we see in recent years suggest that T-Mobile is close to lapping Verizon and AT&T when it comes to 5G networks. But there is one report we can rely on to always tell somewhat of a different, sometimes-confusing story that...

Google’s Family Link Gets a New Look, Plus More Kid-Friendly Features for Watches and Phones

Kellen February 12, 2025 2

Google shared news of several changes coming to its Family Link software and the management of the devices your kids. We're getting an updated look for Family Link, plus School Time for Galaxy Watch is here and there are more controls over phones and tablets...

Google I/O 2025 is Happening May 20-21

Kellen February 11, 2025 3

Google announced the dates for Google I/O 2025 today and they are May 20-21. Taking place at Shoreline Amphitheatre (which is Google's backyard), Google plans to host keynotes on day 1, followed by breakout sessions, workshops, demos, networking opportunities,...

US Decides to Change the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” and Google Maps Will Reflect That

Kellen February 11, 2025 115

Google has rolled out a wording change in Google Maps that switches the "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America." They previously confirmed they would reflect this update to the name as a part of an executive order from the current President of the United States....

Here’s the Pixel 9a in a Bunch of Colors

Kellen February 11, 2025 6

Another day, another retailer screws up early, giving us a look at the Google Pixel 9a in all colors well before it has been announced. For those holding out for Google's next budget phone, now you can at least start to decide which color you want. The Pixel...