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Verizon LG V30 and V20 Pick-Up Blueborne Security Patch

Kellen October 6, 2017 7

Both the LG V30 and V20 on Verizon picked up updates today, updates that'll address the Blueborne security vulnerability. That's all either update is here for, so I'm not going to waste your time with any additional fluff. The LG V30 is seeing update VS99610c,...

Oh Yeah, Pixel 2 Reaction Time

Kellen October 6, 2017 7

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping the mega Google event that went down this week! That means reactions to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Google Home Mini and Max, Pixelbook, Pixel Buds, and all of the other announcements that came out of...

DEAL: Best Buy is Selling Pixel 2 at $100 Off, Pixel 2 XL at $25 Off

Kellen October 6, 2017 7

Looking for the best Pixel 2 deal? Best Buy currently has it, assuming you don't have a phone to trade. If you are just straight up buying the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL on a device payment plan, Best Buy is here for you. The electronics dealer is selling the Pixel...

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are Getting 3 Years of OS and Security Updates

Kellen October 5, 2017 7

According to the Google Store listing for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Google plans to provide "3 years of OS and security updates" to each device. That's noteworthy because 3 years worth of OS updates would be an extra year compared to the original Pixel and...

Google’s USB Type-C Guru Talks Charging With the Pixel 2 (Update: Or Not!)

Tim October 5, 2017 7

Benson Leung, Google's go-to man for all things USB Type-C, wattage, and amps, has detailed the exact charging spec for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. This is perfect for all of us who need to know specifically what types of chargers we'll need to ensure these...

The Google Assistant is Turning Into a Fully-Featured Beast Already

Kellen October 5, 2017 7

Google may have held a hardware event yesterday to show off its new Pixel 2 phones, new Google Home hardware, a Pixelbook, a weird GIFy camera, and some earbuds, but that wasn't at all the main focus. All of those products fall under Google's AI initiatives...

Contest: Win 2 Tickets to the New York Film Festival, Courtesy of LG and Its Launch of the V30 (Update: Winner Chosen!)

Tim October 5, 2017 7

We've partnered with LG to give away two tickets to their event at the New York Film Festival. As you may or may not know, LG is a sponsor of the festival, highlighting the company's V30 smartphone with its legit dual rear-facing camera setup. If you don't...

Essential Phone Gets Both System and Camera Updates

Kellen October 5, 2017 7

Essential rolled out a system update to the Essential Phone today, as well as a camera app update through Google Play. The combination of these two should bring much needed improvements to the camera experience. The new system update is build NMI81C. I already...

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

Tim December 24, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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