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HTC U Ultra Unboxing!

Kellen March 6, 2017 78

The HTC U Ultra is supposed to arrive with the next week or so as an unlocked phone sold through HTC's site. HTC hasn't exactly shared the specific date with us, but has said that mid-March is the launch time frame. Since that could mean an arrival within a...

Report: Galaxy S8 Launch Now Scheduled for April 28, Week Later Than Expected

Tim March 6, 2017 78

Samsung's unveiling for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ is still scheduled for March 29, but according to new intel from VentureBeat, the global launch for both devices has been pushed back a week. It was previously thought that both devices would launch April...

March’s Android Security Update Goes Live With Factory Images for Nexus, Pixel

Kellen March 6, 2017 78

Google just posted the Android security update for March 2017 and the files are already live for a number of devices. We were expecting this in part because of Verizon's early acknowledgement of the update, but also because it's the first Monday of the month....

Lightroom Mobile Updated With Raw HDR Capture, Supports Only Pixel and Galaxy S7 Devices For Now

Tim March 6, 2017 78

Announced today, the Lightroom app from Android now features a raw HDR capture mode, bringing the power of a DSLR or mirrorless camera right to your smartphone. This HDR mode is a bit more comprehensive then what we've seen on Android up to this point....

Google Pixel Update Arriving Today as Build NOF27B, Should be March Security Patch

Kellen March 6, 2017 78

Verizon says that the Pixel and Pixel XL are due for an update today as build NOF27B. Since this is the first Monday of the month (when Google always releases security patches), that would make a lot of sense. Secrets revealed! The update is listed as being a...

Verizon’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Get Nougat Updates Today!

Kellen March 6, 2017 78

That time has finally arrived, Verizon Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge owners. Your Android Nougat update is here. The update should start rolling out today, according to Verizon support pages. Specifically, the Samsung Galaxy S7 will see software version ...

G6 in the Building

Kellen March 3, 2017 78

On this fresh, fresh episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping a massive week in Android. MWC ran throughout the weekend and much of the week, leading to big announcements around the LG G6, plus new products from Moto, Huawei, Blackberry Mobile, and Sony...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: March 3, 2017

Kellen March 3, 2017 78

What a week, right? Not only did we get all sorts of into the LG G6 (tours, tips and tricks, first 10 things, etc.), we got Google Assistant on a lot more phones, know when to expect the Galaxy S8, and can make YouTube our new TV provider. We also got...

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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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