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Sprint LG G5 Launch Set for April 1, Pre-Order Begins March 24

Tim March 23, 2016 8

Tomorrow on March 24, online pre-orders will open up for the LG G5 for Sprint, with official in-store launch set for April 1. For those wanting to perform a pre-order in-person, you can do so at your local retailer beginning March 25. Sprint is offering a...

Verizon’s LG V10 is Getting Its Marshmallow Update, Tomorrow (Updated)

Kellen March 23, 2016 8

Starting tomorrow, owners of the LG V10 on Verizon will begin to see an update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. According to Verizon's support section dedicated to the V10, the update will arrive as software version VS99022A. Verizon isn't saying how big the update...

Question of the Day: Which Android Phone Would You Like to See Remade, iPhone SE Style?

Tim March 23, 2016 8

No matter how much we love a particular phone, at some point, it's going to get old and not function as well as the newer phones. This is why we upgrade every year or so. Apple announced the iPhone SE this week, basically an iPhone 5 body with updated...

HTC Teaser Suggests BoomSound in the HTC 10

Kellen March 23, 2016 8

A few years ago, with the launch of the original HTC One M7, HTC introduced BoomSound, a marketing term used in reference to the phone's dual front-facing speaker experience that offered an audio package not seen before on a smartphone. They coupled up...

Opinion: We Could All Use a Little “Be Together, Not the Same” Right Now

Tim March 23, 2016 8

As the Android ecosystem has grown, it's become apparent that many Android users, some of our readers included, are splitting up into what I see as cliche cliques. Years ago, when I first started visiting Droid Life as just a reader, we all united behind a...

LG G5: Our 7 Favorite Features

Kellen March 23, 2016 8

I don't think there is any denying what LG has done with the G5. They created an ultra-premium phone that takes them into previously unexplored areas (that all-metal body, baby), while also managing to tick a bunch of boxes for features that other...

Deal: Tronsmart Quick Charge 2.0 Car and Travel Chargers Discounted With These Coupon Codes

Tim March 23, 2016 8

Tronsmart is currently working to roll out its line of Quick Charge 3.0 chargers, but until that happens, they have listed most of their Quick Charge 2.0 chargers at discounted prices on Amazon, in addition to the below coupon codes that will save you quite a...

Consumer Reports Love the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, Rates Them Tops

Tim March 23, 2016 8

Consumer Reports, the go-to source for America's pulse toward all things consumer products, dished out top ratings for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge from Samsung this week. Citing a "terrific" camera experience, "Excellent" video quality, and "Excellent"...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 10

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 1

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 1

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 8

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 2

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 12

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 8

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 8

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025 8

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 8

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Pixel 10 Pro Keeps Getting Surprise $350 Off Discounts

Kellen December 4, 2025 8

There were Cyber Week deals to be had for the majority of this week, but we've now noticed that most participants, including...

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Here are the Top Cyber Monday Deals We’ve Seen

Tim December 1, 2025 8

If you hadn't noticed, it's Cyber Monday, with many deals to be found across the interwebs. There are deals on phones, TVs,...

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Samsung’s Secret Offers Program Could Save You Extra Hundreds on Galaxy, TVs, More

Kellen December 1, 2025 8

The major holiday shopping weekend is coming to a close soon, but first we need to get through Cyber Monday. Many of the same...

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Samsung Kicks 71% Off Galaxy Watch 8

Kellen November 29, 2025 8

Wearables are such a great holiday gift. For one, they don't completely break the bank and are often discounted heavily...

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