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Vine Being Converted Into ‘Vine Camera’ in January, 6-Second Looping Clip Making Lives On

Tim December 19, 2016 9

Back in October, it was announced that Vine was shutting its doors. Now, the Twitter-owned service is backing up just a bit, announcing that instead of a total shutdown, Vine will be turned into an app called Vine Camera, allowing for the continued creation of...

Facebook Messenger Now Offering Group Video Chat

Tim December 19, 2016 9

To round out a year full of new features, the Messenger team at Facebook is introducing a group video chat option for all users on Android, iOS and desktop. To sum up the feature, anyone and almost everyone can get into a group video chat simultaneously, with...

DEAL: Eero Smart WiFi System 3-Pack is $371 at Amazon, It’s Lowest Price Yet ($127 Off)

Kellen December 19, 2016 9

Eero, the smart WiFi system that uses mesh network technology and pre-dates Google WiFi by a good two years, is on sale today at Amazon in a 3-pack for $371.83 with Prime shipping. That's a $127 discount and the best price we have ever seen on this modular-...

DEAL: Nova Launcher Prime on Sale for $0.99 During Holidays

Tim December 19, 2016 9

Nova Launcher, one of the best 3rd-party launchers in the business, is currently on sale for anyone looking to bump themselves up to the Prime option. Typically priced at $4.99, you can find Nova Launcher or sale around this time of year almost every year, and...

Report: Galaxy S8 Unveiling Could Happen at Special New York Event in April

Kellen December 19, 2016 9

Every year, as the final slow weeks of the tech news cycle wind down, Samsung rumors flood in. It's almost as if Samsung executives want to steal CES thunder before CES ever arrives, or maybe just that they can't go more than a couple of months without making...

Dem Phone Reviews

Kellen December 16, 2016 9

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we'll recap the past couple of weeks of big Android stories, including our reviews of the OnePlus 3T and LePro3. We'll also dive into the latest Galaxy S8 rumors and expectations, the Galaxy Note 7's imminent death via...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: December 16, 2016

Kellen December 16, 2016 9

We're creeping up on the end of 2016, which means we're all starting to wonder what the hell happened to the past 12 months. That also means we're looking to the future for the fun that lies ahead and back a bit at the good times we had while living in the...

DEALS: Verizon and AT&T Offering Up Free Phone Deals on the Best Flagships

Kellen December 16, 2016 9

Because it's still the holiday season, companies like Verizon and AT&T have lined up a steady stream of deals to help you with your gift shopping. For this weekend, both companies are offering up the best phones for free, or at the very least, really cheap...

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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