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Burn-in Man

Kellen October 27, 2017 10

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we'll catch you up on the latest in Pixel 2 XL display drama now that Google has weighed-in with findings from their investigation over burn-in reports. In short, they are giving everyone a 2-year warranty, think the...

Video: What’s New in Android 8.1

Kellen October 27, 2017 30

Since Android 8.1 is now available and began rolling out through the Android Beta Program yesterday afternoon, we've spent enough time with it now to show you the biggest new stuff inside. And when we're talking about big, new goodness, we're talking about the...

Pixel 2’s Weird Clicking Will be Fixed With Update, Temporary Fix Available

Kellen October 27, 2017 31

Since Pixel 2 phones started arriving, new owners of the device complained about an odd clicking noise, as well as a high pitch frequency or hissing during calls. Up until yesterday, Google had not really addressed the concerns, but did simultaneously as they...

This is Google’s Plan to Combat Screen Burn-In and Color Complaints on the Pixel 2 XL Going Forward

Kellen October 26, 2017 96

Google's Mario Queiroz just weighed-in on the Pixel 2 XL's display drama, assuring customers that not only do their tests show that the 2 XL's POLED display is "in line" with other premium phones, but he also announced that Google is pushing the phone's...

Google Says Pixel 2 XL Display is “In Line” With Other Premium Phones, Ups Warranty to 2 Years Anyway

Kellen October 26, 2017 161

You probably remember that Google told us the other day that it was investigating possible screen burn-in issues on its new Pixel 2 XL phone, right? This afternoon, they weighed-in with their findings. Not to spoil the fun, but Google says that the Pixel 2 XL...

Google’s Pixel 2 Pre-Orders More Than Double Last Year’s

Kellen October 26, 2017 59

During today's Q3 2017 Alphabet earnings call, Google CEO Sundar Pichai talked about the company's recent hardware announcements, mentioning that the new Pixel 2 phones have been well-received out of the gate. According to Pichai, pre-orders of the new Pixel 2...

DEAL: Woot has Brand New Amazon Echo (1st Gen) Devices for $75 Today

Kellen October 26, 2017 2

Amazon may have just replaced the original Amazon Echo with two new models, but that doesn't make the 1st gen version any less worthy of being in your home, especially when it can be had for ridiculously low prices. Currently, Woot has both the white and black...

Google Home and Assistant Can Now Cast HBO and CBS Shows to Your TV

Kellen October 26, 2017 17

Just over a week ago, Google Home and Google Assistant picked up the ability to play YouTube TV on a screen nearby through a voice command. Today, Google has expanded that by adding on HBO NOW and CBS, as well as The CW. Like with YouTube TV, you can say...