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Peace, 2016

Kellen December 30, 2016 9

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're waving goodbye to 2016! We aren't really sure what that will mean on air, but more than likely we'll talk about some of our favorite things from the past 12 months, like our phone of the year, gadget pick-up, and...

Moto X (2017) CAD Render Video Published, Not Exactly a Premium Flagship

Tim December 30, 2016 9

In mid-2016, Moto and Lenovo launched the Moto Z, which could have been seen as the end of the Moto X lineup. However, following that event, Moto clarified that the Moto X is "alive and well," but we still haven't heard of any new devices launching within that...

Best Buy Slips Details of ASUS Chromebook Flip 2, Unveiling Likely Set for CES

Tim December 30, 2016 9

Best Buy beat ASUS to the punch this week, posting up details of the upcoming Chromebook Flip 2, a sequel to the original Chromebook Flip. Likely scheduled to debut at CES next week, the Flip 2 looks like a very nice successor to one of ASUS's more popular...

Nougat Beta for Galaxy S7 Wraps Up, Stable Update Should Come in January

Kellen December 30, 2016 9

According to notices arriving on Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge devices running the Android Nougat beta through Samsung's Galaxy Beta program, no new beta releases are expected before the stable update arrives next month. In other words, the beta program is done as...

Deal: Get Your Own Mesh WiFi With Deals on Eero ($461), Orbi ($379), Luma ($249)

Tim December 29, 2016 9

We have been discussing mesh WiFi networks for the past couple of days, reviewing the Eero system, as well as providing a setup overview and impressions of Google WiFi. Well, if any of this interests you and you are ready to take the leap, Amazon currently has...

#TBT: When Motorola Let You Custom Design Phones Out of Texas

Kellen December 29, 2016 9

You might find this hard to believe, but it has been over three years since Motorola first introduced Moto Maker and the original Moto X. Everyone remember those good times, where you could custom design a phone to your liking, wait while it was assembled in...

Walkthrough: Setting Up Google WiFi and First Impressions

Tim December 29, 2016 9

This week, I took to the task of hooking up Google WiFi throughout my home. It's quite possible that someone reading this is also going through the same process, or is possibly thinking about trying out Google's mesh network hardware. With this post, I'll go...

Super Mario Run Pre-Registration Now Up for Android

Tim December 29, 2016 9

Pre-registration for Super Mario Run, Nintendo's first real mobile Mario title, is now available for Android. With pre-registration, you will be notified as soon as the game is available for download on Android via Google Play. If you have somehow missed the ...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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 9

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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