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Smartwatches, Not Exactly Selling Well These Days

Kellen October 24, 2016 125

IDC released their latest smartwatch market info this morning and it certainly appears to paint a bleak picture for the smartwatch industry. From Q3 of last year to Q3 of this year, shipments of watches dropped 51.6%. That's, um, a big drop. Their numbers show...

Mini Metro, Build Subway Systems in Real-World Locations

Tim October 24, 2016 125

In all my years playing video games, I didn't think a title about building a subway system could be any fun. Well, publisher Playdigious found a way, thanks to a new game on Google Play called Mini Metro. In Mini Metro, you are tasked with building subway...

DEAL: Moto G4 With Amazon Ads is Just $120 Today ($30 Off)

Kellen October 24, 2016 125

For one day only, Amazon is slashing another $30 off its special ad-filled Moto G4, dropping the price to $119.99. While that "ad-filled" description may turn you off, it's not actually the worst situation should be in the market for a new cheap phone. The...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 43

Tim October 24, 2016 125

We're back again for Volume 43 of the DL Q&A Sessions, providing you with direct access to ask us anything that might be on your mind. With the Galaxy Note 7 gone and never to return, you may want to know what phone you should buy next or if the Pixel and...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 With S Pen Available October 28 for $350

Tim October 24, 2016 125

A new tablet will soon be available from Samsung, the Galaxy Tab A 10.1". Featuring an obvious 10.1" (1920 x 1200) LCD display, the Galaxy Tab A comes with an S Pen, Exynos 7870 octa-core processor, plus microSD support. Other specifications include 3GB of RAM...

Android Pay Teams Up With Mastercard and Visa for More Mobile Web Payments

Kellen October 24, 2016 125

This morning, Google announced that it has partnered with Visa and Mastercard to bring even more Android Pay checkout options to the mobile web. That means being able to checkout with your fingerprint, rather than having to type out long passwords or usernames...

Samsung Offers Note 7 Owners in Korea Half-Off Upgrade Program for Galaxy S8 or Note 8

Kellen October 24, 2016 125

One can hope that Samsung offers something similar here in the US, but for now, owners of the Galaxy Note 7 in Korea are getting a really great upgrade option should they stick with Samsung until next year's Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8 arrive. According to...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: October 21, 2016

Tim October 21, 2016 125

Maybe you noticed, but just in case, the internet took a massive hit today. It sucked. With the week coming to a close, though, it's time to look back on the week we had, and it sure was a busy one. Pixel embargoes were lifted on Tuesday morning, with loads of...

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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 125

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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