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Pixel 3 XL Gets Reviewed… Again, Full Retail Packing Shown Off

Tim October 5, 2018

Does Google even need to do an unveiling event next week for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL? I mean, we've seen the phone in the hands of many, with full reviews out of Russia and unexpected photoshoots by way of supposed Lyft drivers. It's been pretty bad this year....

Podcast: Days From Pixel 3

Kellen October 5, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're basically just preparing for a wild next week. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will finally be official, as will Google Home Hub, and (likely) a new Pixelbook or Pixel Slate. We can't wait for the hype to die and the...

Moto G7 Renders Detail a Really Funky Looking Phone With Teardrop Notch

Tim October 5, 2018

Expected to launch next year, we're already getting renders and a full CAD video of Lenovo's Moto G7. Well timed considering a recent tweet from @evleaks that tells us to expect four upcoming models of Moto G, including Plus and Power models, these renders...

Google News Gets a Dark Theme!

Kellen October 5, 2018

A Google News update began rolling out early this morning and it includes the setting we've been waiting for since it first arrived back in May. Yes, my friends, we have a Dark Theme in Google News! You can see the theme applied above. It does indeed turn...

DEAL: Get Up to $600 Off With Trade-Ins for Note 9 or S9 Purchases

Kellen October 5, 2018

Samsung just kicked off a really big trade-in deal for Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9+ purchases. For a limited time, they are doubling trade-in values, giving you up to $600 off any of those three phones. The deal starts today and runs through...

Pixel 3 Isn’t Google’s First “Sand” Colored Product

Kellen October 4, 2018

This morning, we got a first look at Google's new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL in what's been dubbed the "Sand" colorway. It looks pink to me, but a reader pointed out that this won't actually be the first "Sand" we've seen from Google. So as a little #TBT, let's...

YouTube TV Adds Full DVR Controls to AMC, Disney, Turner, and More

Kellen October 4, 2018

YouTube TV upgraded the DVR playback capabilities of a bunch of networks today, giving you full control over pausing, rewinding, and fast forwarding. The networks receiving this full support are AMC, Disney, Fox, NBC, and Turner. Their content going forward,...

Tasker 5.5 Update Makes Automation Easy for Dummies Like Me

Tim October 4, 2018

The last time we wrote about Tasker was in 2015 when Google removed the app from Google Play, then reinstated it shortly after. Since then, Tasker has continued to be a mess of an automation experience with triggers, actions, tasks, scenes, and even standalone...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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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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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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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