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Google Pixel 2 Hit the FCC Today and Revealed a Ton About the Phone

Kellen August 15, 2017 84

On August 15 of last year, the HTC-made Google Pixel and Pixel XL arrived at the FCC (Fun fact: They were still "Nexus" phones then), confirming reports of HTC making the phones while also revealing some specs. Today, being August 15, HTC has once again...

Google Home Preview Program Lets You Test That Pre-Release Feature Goodness

Kellen August 15, 2017 84

Google Home owners, you should consider signing up for the newly launched Google Home Preview Program. I'm still not sure that Google has officially announced this, but it's open already for those who own a Home or two. With the Google Home Preview Program,...

Droid Life Shirts Now Available + Launch Discount!

Kellen August 15, 2017 84

UPDATE 12/17/18: DL shirts and hoodies are now sold here. Apologies for the delay on these since the launch of the new site, but you can now buy Droid Life shirts! We've actually been getting requests for these for years, so for those who have been asking,...

Amazon’s New Instant Pickup Gets You the Goods in 2 Minutes or Less

Tim August 15, 2017 84

Amazon announced Amazon Instant Pickup today, an exclusive service to Prime and Prime Student members that arrives this week in five cities. While Amazon states this feature will roll out to more cities in the coming months, you'll only find it in LA, Atlanta,...

How to: Setup Google Allo on Web

Kellen August 15, 2017 84

Need the quick and easy instructions on how to setup Google Allo for Web on your Android phone and Chrome browser? It's super simple and I'm sure you can do this on your own, but for those who need some visual aides, we've got them. Let's walk you through it!...

Allo for Web Launch Sure Seems Imminent (UPDATED: LIVE!)

Kellen August 15, 2017 84

You probably don't have Google Allo installed on your phone because even as fun of a messaging app as it may be, it still lacks the feature set for most of us to even consider using it for more than a few minutes. With that said, something like a web client...

Check Out the Google Calendar Desktop Redesign With Material Design

Tim August 14, 2017 84

Google's lack of consistency in how its apps look on different platforms should be no surprise to anyone. However, if the screenshots posted to reddit this week are legit, then we're in for a big Material Design overhaul for Google Calendar. Posted to the...

Google’s Camera App With Working HDR+ Gets Ported to Galaxy S8, Others

Kellen August 14, 2017 84

The camera in the Google Pixel and Pixel XL is often referenced as being one of the best in all of smartphones. Part of that is because of the hardware that Google uses, but a good chunk of the excellence comes from the Google Camera app and its HDR+...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 5

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 2

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 Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 84

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 84

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 84

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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