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Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 54

Tim January 28, 2019

It's been a few months since our last Q&A Session, and since then, we've seen a few major developments in the smartphone/Android space. For one, display notches are out and hole punch cutouts are in. We're also seeing 5G and folding device hype grow, as...

DEAL: Get a Pair of AUKEY’s New Key Series Wireless Earbuds for $45 ($15 Off)

Tim January 28, 2019

AUKEY has a new line of audio products known as the Key Series, and basically, it's AUKEY attempting to throw all of the latest earbud tech into a very affordable package. For a limited time, you can get the B60 Magnetic Switch wireless earbuds in Grey for...

Need a Wear OS Watch Face Recommendation? Here are 5 Favorites

Kellen January 28, 2019

As much as I rag on Wear OS for being a sad platform that has failed to evolve, mostly because Google mistakenly attached itself to Qualcomm as the main chipset provider, I do now wear a Wear OS watch every single day. I'm actually quite a fan of Wear OS, if...

What Should Android “Q” be Called?

Tim January 28, 2019

Android Q talk has really been heating up as of late, but that has us thinking -- What on Earth will Google call Android Q? For almost every other letter in the English alphabet, there's a solid list of delicious treats that fit under Google's naming...

Google Keeps Reminding Me That Inbox is Dying Soon and It’s Depressing

Kellen January 28, 2019

Google Inbox, the best email app ever made that will leave the world to the red-accented, ill-equipped hell that is Gmail once it dies in March, keeps reminding me that my life is going to be less efficient here in a few more weeks. No coat of "Material" paint...

Android Q Might Help You Rollback From Bad App Updates

Kellen January 28, 2019

Bad updates are a very real thing. One minute your phone is working perfectly and the next minute you are no longer receiving Google Assistant reminder notifications, all because of an update to an app you regularly use. Android Q might help you go back to the...

Verizon Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Still $300 Off at Best Buy

Kellen January 26, 2019

The $300-off Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL deal that Best Buy kicked off a couple of weeks back is still going this weekend. This is one of the best chances you have had to get into Google's vision for Android for as little as $20 per month. Now, Best Buy only sells...

Android Q Code Points to Native Facial Unlock Feature From Google

Tim January 25, 2019

Remember Face Unlock from Ice Cream Sandwich? There's a screenshot of it above, along with my dog Thor. It was okay as an unlocking method, but not ideal. These days, Google includes Trusted Face on phones, which is part of the Google Play Services package....

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

Google may have released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 at the worst possible time of the day, but we're still going to dive into it...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 3

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 12

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 2

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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