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Some Pixel 3a, 3a XL Owners Running Into ‘Random Shutdown’ Issue

Tim May 20, 2019

Over on reddit, numerous Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL owners are reporting a random shutdown bug that is causing them to seek replacement devices from their original place of purchase. The shutdown event appears to happen very randomly with no particular cause found. However, when it does happen, a long...

Huawei Loses Access to Android Updates Amid US, China Trade Dispute

Tim May 20, 2019

Yesterday, a report from Reuters detailed that Google had suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software, and technical services except those publicly available via open source licensing. In layman's, Huawei would lose access...

Samsung Bringing One UI to Wearable Lineup This Week, Highlights Better Battery and Cleaner UI

Tim May 20, 2019

Samsung announced that it is bringing One UI to its lineup of smartwatches starting this week, watches that include the Galaxy Watch, Gear Sport, and Gear S3. As the company details, "This latest deployment of One UI, Samsung is bringing a bolder, cleaner and...

We’ve Got Big Android R Screenshot News!

Kellen May 17, 2019

OK, the news isn't really that big, but it does involve Android R (I know, already) and screenshots.Because Google's stock Android features only a limited set of screenshot controls, unlike the robust controls you see from Samsung, people have complained to...

Friday Poll: What’s Your Least Favorite Google Phone?

Tim May 17, 2019

Google has released a lot of phones over the years, but if we're being brutally honest, which we typically always are, not all of them have been great. To name a few examples, the Nexus 6 was waaaay too large for the time, the Nexus 4 lacked LTE, a few of them...

Podcast: OnePlus 7 Pro!

Kellen May 17, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, it's a show mostly dedicated to the OnePlus 7 Pro. OnePlus' new top tier phone is official and it's a good one. The 7 Pro has almost every single spec you could want, a beautiful display, fast storage, great software,...

Minecraft Earth Turns Your Entire City Into a Playable Sandbox, Beta Coming Later This Year

Tim May 17, 2019

Microsoft unveiled Minecraft Earth this week, an augmented reality title that is set to turn your entire real world into a playable sandbox. Much like Pokemon GO, players will use their phone to interact with things that placed around the real world. And...

DEAL: Amazon Joins the $100 Gift Card Pixel 3a, 3a XL Club (Updated)

Kellen May 17, 2019

The other day, we pointed out that Amazon had become an official retailer for Google's new Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. At the time, they had not yet added a bonus for purchasing from them, like Best Buy, Google, and B&H Photo were doing. They are now, though...

OnePlus 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen May 15, 2019

We know that more than a few of you are planning to buy the OnePlus 7 Pro when it goes on sale May 17. I can't say I blame...

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OnePlus 7 Pro Review: Big Phone Lovers, Your Phone is Here

Kellen May 14, 2019

It's here, guys - the OnePlus 7 Pro is official and we've spent a lot of time with one in recent weeks getting to know its...

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Google’s Pixel 3a is Boringly Good, Which is Fine

Kellen May 9, 2019

Tim said that I need to bring some fire takes on the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, since I haven't really mentioned the phone on...

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Google Shares What’s New in Android Q, and Yes, There’s a Dark Theme

Tim May 7, 2019

Google is sharing what's new in Android Q, and beyond the things we already knew, the list is quite hefty. Maybe most...

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WATCH: Google I/O 2019 Opening Keynote!

Kellen May 7, 2019

Google I/O 2019 has arrived! For this first day, the week of developer chatter is kicked off with an opening keynote that'll...

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May 2019 Android Security Update Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen May 6, 2019

Another month, another Android security patch is here. Google just released the May 2019 Android security patch for Pixel...

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OnePlus 7 Pro has UFS 3.0 Storage, so It’ll be Crazy Fast

Kellen May 5, 2019

Samsung's Galaxy Fold was supposed to be the first phone available with new ultra-fast UFS 3.0 storage. After early review...

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Here is the Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL and All of Their Colors and Features

Kellen May 1, 2019

The trickle of Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL leaks has been steady, but we're now going to fully open the floodgates. We have...

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DEAL: Amazon Joins the $100 Gift Card Pixel 3a, 3a XL Club (Updated)

Kellen May 17, 2019

The other day, we pointed out that Amazon had become an official retailer for Google's new Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. At the...

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Amazon Now Sells Google’s Pixel 3a and 3a XL

Kellen May 15, 2019

Google and Amazon haven't always been friends, but as the animosity between the two has seemingly calmed over the past year,...

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DEAL: TicWatch S2 in Glacier White Down 50% to Just $90! (Update: Mobvoi Corrects Error, Now 5% Off)

Tim May 13, 2019

Update: Mobvoi has corrected its error, with the code now taking only 5% off of the usual $180 price, instead of 50%. We...

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DEAL: Google Home Hub is $99 at Best Buy, Plus You Get a Free Google Home Mini

Kellen May 10, 2019

Here's a crazy-good deal: buy a Google Home Hub from Best Buy at "$50" off and you'll get a free Google Home Mini. What are...

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DEAL: Samsung Ups Trade-in Offer to $400 Off Galaxy S10

Kellen May 9, 2019

For a limited time, Samsung is offering up to $400 off the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, or Galaxy S10e if you have an eligible...

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Buying a Pixel 3a or 3a XL Gets You $100 From Most Retailers

Kellen May 8, 2019

If you were thinking about buying a Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL, you should know that doing so will get you $100 to spend...

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DEAL: US Unlocked Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e All at Least $100 Off at Amazon

Kellen May 8, 2019

Amazon just opened up a deal on the Samsung Galaxy S10 family that shaves at least $100 off all three models. You can grab a...

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DEAL: Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Drops to $109 With $90 Discount (Updated)

Kellen May 6, 2019

Smartwatch shoppers, we've got a sweet deal for you today. Samsung's Gear S3 Frontier watch is down to just $109.99, thanks...

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