Tim, Author at Droid Life

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 4

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in-person shoppers creating long lines and ready to drop loads of money for the company's latest device. It's reported that in mere...

Google Translate Gets Fresh AI Model, Headphones Live Translation Beta

Tim December 12, 2025 1

Google announced upgrades for Google Translate this morning, bringing in a new AI model for, "smarter and more natural text translations," plus a new beta for any set of headphones to support live one-way translation, and new language support for the language...

Fortnite Returns to Google Play!

Tim December 11, 2025 3

Due to Google and Epic Games long legal battle, Fortnite has not been available to download from Google Play for quite a long time. That has now changed, with the title directly available from Google's servers onto your Android device. More than a year ago,...

Google Phone App Gets New Toggle for Portrait Mode When on Calls

Tim December 11, 2025 5

Ever been using your phone as an actual phone, then held your device awkwardly while on a call and the screen rotates due to your system's orientation setting? Yeah, apparently you're not alone. Google is sending out a "fix" to its Phone app right now. In the...

Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen Hits Android on January 10, Out Now on iOS

Tim December 11, 2025 3

Bluey, one of the biggest things on the planet right now, has a brand new game called Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen, out now on iOS and coming soon to Android. Written by Bluey series creator Joe Brumm and developed by Halfbrick Studios (Fruit Ninja, Jetpack...

Following Initial Success, Gemini for Home Rollout Expands

Tim December 10, 2025 7

Gemini's rollout to the Google Home ecosystem has been kinda slow, but that was to be expected. It's a major undertaking by Google and it's not like Google said it was going to be quick. Anyway, the initial wave that hit units has apparently gone well, with...

Google Offers Extended Repair Program for Pixel 9 Pro Models With Display Issues

Tim December 10, 2025 4

Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL owners are being offered an extended repair program from Google, due to display issues that may affect a number of units. One issue is a line that runs vertically up and down the display, and should your Pixel 9 Pro suffer from...

YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 17

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be a single package, priced at $35/month. It was simple times. Now, YouTube TV costs $82.99/mo before add-ons and we have found that many...