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T-Mobile Galaxy Note 5 Getting Nougat Update This Week

Kellen April 24, 2017 13

Earlier this month, both Verizon and AT&T versions of the Galaxy Note 5 got in on the Nougat update action. T-Mobile customers, as you can probably imagine, wondered why their version was still in the dark, since T-Mobile often seems to be one of the first...

Galaxy S8 in the House

Kellen April 21, 2017 13

On this fabulously fresh episode of the Droid Life Show, we're sharing all of the hot, hot thoughts on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Honestly, I don't even know if there is anything else to talk about with these phones launching today and both Tim and I having...

Weekly Recap: Our Lives Have Been Consumed by the Galaxy S8

Tim April 21, 2017 13

Just as we expected, life at DL now revolves around the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Is that a bad thing, though? If you aren't a fan of this phone it may seem like it, but don't worry, once another hot new smartphone hits the market, our attention will...

Moto Z2 Play Makes Appearance With Its Slim Self

Kellen April 21, 2017 13

According to the crew at TechnoBuffalo, the phone you are seeing below is none other than the follow-up to my favorite mid-range phone of all time. I'm talking about the Moto Z Play as my favorite, so this would be the Moto Z2 Play. The phone, assuming these...

T-Mobile, Verizon Galaxy S8 and S8+ Units Receiving Day One Update

Tim April 21, 2017 13

Day one updates are rolling out to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ on Verizon and T-Mobile, bringing the latest security patch, as well as other minor changes. According to Verizon's website, the Galaxy S8 should receive software version G950USQU1AQD9, while the...

Galaxy S8 Guide: The Pressure Sensitive Home Button is Awesome

Kellen April 21, 2017 13

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ do not have Samsung's standard physical home button. Whether that affects you or not, I could see where long-time Galaxy fans could be disappointed since they'll have to learn the ways of the on-screen navigation bar. However, the company...

Video: Best Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ Cases Worth Checking Out

Tim April 21, 2017 13

I'm not the biggest fan of cases for smartphones, but according to our recent poll, I am in the minority. People want to protect their smartphones, and you know what, I understand where you're coming from. Especially on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, with all...

Thanks to Partnership, Galaxy S8 and S8+ Owners Get Special Treatment in Google Play Music

Tim April 21, 2017 13

With the launch of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ now here, Google and Samsung have announced a partnership to benefit new Galaxy owners inside of Google Play Music. With this partnership, Play Music becomes the default music app and music service for Galaxy S8...

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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