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The Droid Life Gift Guide [2014]

Tim December 3, 2014 104

We are nearing Christmas (three weeks away!), plus it is now officially the holiday season, so that means it is a time for giving. If you need help picking out something special for that tech-savvy person in your life, allow the DL Gift Guide to help you make...

Google’s App Suite Getting Updated, Includes Updates for Gmail, Maps, and Play Music

Tim December 3, 2014 118

A gang of updates are hitting Google Play this morning, covering a large part of Google's entire suite of apps. Included are updates for Maps, Google+, Play Music, Search, Gmail, and more. While the updates are hitting devices, there is still little detail as...

Google Makes Change to Nexus and GPE Device Update Policy, Your Carrier Could Affect Timing on Updates

Tim December 3, 2014 193

The benefits of owning a Nexus and Google Play Edition (GPE) device are quite apparent; no bloatware, no ghastly OEM custom skins, and mainly, quick updates straight from Google. However, from what we have seen with this update to Lollipop for GPE devices, it...

AT&T Rolling Out Update to Galaxy Note 4, Brings HD Voice and a Bit of Bloatware

Tim December 2, 2014 39

AT&T is rolling out new firmware to the Galaxy Note 4, but if you are an owner, don't get too excited - it's not Lollipop. The update is to firmware version N910AUCU1BNK3, which brings HD VoiceSM for users, as well as "Misc. Improvements." While it is not...

YotaPhone 2 Announced, Features Dual Displays, One E-Paper and One Full Color

Tim December 2, 2014 77

A new smartphone from Yota Devices has been announced this week, the YotaPhone 2. As a successor to the original YotaPhone, the YotaPhone 2 looks to be a great step forward for lovers of hybrid devices, featuring two full displays, one color and one e-paper....

Motorola Update Services App Updated in Prep for Update to Lollipop on Moto G (1st Gen)

Tim December 2, 2014 81

An update to the Motorola Update Services app has hit Google Play for owners of the Moto G (1st Gen), signifying an impending update to Lollipop. The changelog is quite clear for owners, stating, "This update is necessary to enable a future upgrade of your...

LG G Flex 2 Reported to Make Debut at CES in January

Tim December 2, 2014 47

According to a recent report, LG may look to bring the G Flex back from the dead at CES this upcoming January. Named the G Flex 2, LG is reported to make this device a big upgrade over the first curved rendition, but will still sport the non-scratch backside...

Three More Games Added to the Humble Crescent Moon Bundle, Average Set at Just $7.20

Tim December 2, 2014 2

Three new games have been added to the latest Humble Mobile Bundle, titled the Crescent Moon Bundle, with the games being Slingshot Racing, Clash of Puppets, and Aralon: Sword and Shadow. For those still new to the Bundle scene, users pay what they want for a...