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Some LG Phones May Not See Android 10 Update Until Q4

Tim January 24, 2020

LG recently pushed out Android 10 to the G8 smartphone on Verizon, but today, we're learning from LG Italy that it might be a while before some LG device owners see that same update. To cut right to it, LG says V50 owners can expect Android 10 in early February. After that, during Q2 of 2020, the...

Sprint Will Fix Your Galaxy Phone’s Broken Screen for Just $49, Even Non Customers

Tim January 24, 2020

Sprint has a new promo for select Galaxy smartphone owners taking place right now, allowing folks (even those who aren't Sprint customers) with busted screens to get a screen replacement for just $49. Since a lot of places want about $100 for the same type of...

Galaxy S20 FCC Listing Reveals 5G Band Support

Kellen January 24, 2020

Assuming you have followed the saga of the Galaxy S20 up until this point, I can't imagine there isn't much you don't already know about it. You know what each phone will look like, what their cameras are capable of, and most of the specs. With a first...

T-Mobile Launches Own Lineup of ‘GoTo’ Wireless Chargers, Cables, Cases, and Other Accessories

Tim January 24, 2020

T-Mobile is launching its own line of smartphone accessory essentials, naming the lineup GoTo. The list of accessories under the GoTo name is rather extensive. T-Mobile now has its own 10W wireless charging pad for $30, 10,000mAh power pack for $40, cases for...

Google’s AirDrop Competitor, Nearby Sharing, Shown Off in Video

Tim January 24, 2020

Earlier this month, Google's currently in development competitor to Apple's AirDrop was detailed by XDA, shown to be called Nearby Sharing and scheduled for what we hope is release a little later this year. This morning, a physical hands-on video with the...

Pixel 3a is $50 Off Right Now and You Get $100 Extra to Spend

Kellen January 24, 2020

The Pixel 3a remains one of the best value smartphones on the market, even if we are expecting a Pixel 4a to replace it in a few months. At around $400, with Google's software and updates, a really great camera, and a fabulous plastic body, there aren't many...

DEAL: Anker Smart Bulbs, Smart Plugs, and Power Banks All on Sale This Week

Tim January 23, 2020

Anker has a new lineup of deals over on Amazon this week, including savings on power banks, connected light bulbs, as well as connected plugs. For specifics, you can get 20,000mAh bank for just $37 (down from $50), 2-pack of Lumos smart bulbs for $26 (down...

Sonos Backpedals, Will Let Legacy Products Live Longer

Kellen January 23, 2020

Sonos pissed a lot of people off earlier this week when they announced that select legacy products would no longer be supported come this May. The announcement for that change was probably made worse by the additional news that those older legacy products...

Sonos Killing Older Speakers is Exactly Why We Need a New Chromecast Audio

Kellen January 22, 2020

The announcement from Sonos that they plan to discontinue support for a number of older products has (rightfully) left a sour...

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Weirdest Thing About Google Pixel Phones is Lack of a Pro Camera Mode

Kellen January 20, 2020

For all the complaints about Google Pixel phones, like their prices, lack of matching specs to other phones, or design quirks...

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TicPods 2 Pro Review: A Solid, Solid Option

Kellen January 16, 2020

The true wireless earbud market has more options than ever, many of which fall into the "just fine" category and aren't...

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Why Samsung Phones?

Kellen January 15, 2020

Buying a phone around these parts generally means you buy a phone from one of three companies: Google, OnePlus, or Samsung....

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These Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Specs Sound Wild

Kellen January 13, 2020

When Samsung announces the Galaxy S20 line-up in a few weeks, they may as well just walk onto stage, say "Hello," post a...

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Podcast: Hello 2020, Our New Friend

Kellen January 10, 2020

Welcome to 2020! On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're catching up after an end-of-year break by diving headfirst...

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OnePlus Concept Phone is Cool for Two Reasons

Kellen January 7, 2020

OnePlus is at CES this week showing off the OnePlus Concept One, their first in a supposed ongoing new series of phones where...

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January 2020 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices (Updated)

Kellen January 6, 2020

First Android update of 2020! The new year is here and so is the first monthly Android update from Google. We have updates...

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Pixel 3a is $50 Off Right Now and You Get $100 Extra to Spend

Kellen January 24, 2020

The Pixel 3a remains one of the best value smartphones on the market, even if we are expecting a Pixel 4a to replace it in a...

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DEAL: Anker Smart Bulbs, Smart Plugs, and Power Banks All on Sale This Week

Tim January 23, 2020

Anker has a new lineup of deals over on Amazon this week, including savings on power banks, connected light bulbs, as well as...

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Buying a T-Mobile OnePlus 6T for $349 Sounds Like a Decent Idea

Kellen January 23, 2020

At just over a year old, we wouldn't normally tell you to consider buying a phone unless there is a steep discount attached....

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Should Probably Buy This Google Home Hub for $53 (Updated: More Deals!)

Kellen January 22, 2020

Gamestop, the gaming store that dabbles in electronics, is selling the Google Home Hub at the moment for $53.97. Ummm, that's...

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We Love 30W Slim Anker Fast Chargers for $22

Kellen January 20, 2020

One of my favorite industries to watch adapt and innovate has been the charger industry. As battery technology continues to...

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Galaxy S10+ Sees Big $300 Discount With Galaxy S20 Looming

Kellen January 20, 2020

In a couple of weeks, we'll be talking about the best Galaxy S20 deals to pay attention to. There will more than likely be...

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Pixel 4 and 4 XL are $100 Off, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card (Updated: Amazon)

Kellen January 17, 2020

It might not a $400-off Pixel 4 deal, like we saw earlier in the week, but a $100 discount with a free $200 gift card tossed...

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Best Buy has Your Pixel 4 Deal of the Day

Kellen January 15, 2020

Best Buy is hosting a number of deals today, but the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL discount are a couple of the best. If you are a...

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