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LG Posts Minute-Long Look at G5 in Gold, Details Features Again

Tim February 29, 2016 48

We still have half of a month to go before pre-orders begin for the LG G5, but that doesn't mean you still can't get a little hyped up for the device. In a new video posted to YouTube, LG gives a detailed look at the features and look of the G5 in Gold, which...

DROID Turbo 2 Marshmallow Update Starts Tomorrow, We Think for Real This Time

Kellen February 29, 2016 48

On February 12, Verizon posted information to its DROID Turbo 2 support pages suggesting that the phone was set to receive the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Within a couple of hours, they pulled that info as if someone had pulled the trigger on that...

Android’s New “Rock, Paper, Scissors” Commercial is Another Great Spot

Kellen February 29, 2016 48

Who is doing commercials better than Google at this point? Oh, and look at this Tweet that relates to this commercial. See any Android N hints? https://twitter.com/Android/status/704162215721439233

HTC Vive Now Up for Pre-Order

Kellen February 29, 2016 48

Ready to step into the world of room-takeover VR? The HTC Vive is now up for pre-order (we think, but HTC's site is dying). For $799 (plus $30 in shipping), you get the newest version of the HTC Vive headset (consumer edition), two wireless VR controllers,...

Shipping Notices Arrive for T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Pre-Orders

Kellen February 27, 2016 48

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge opened up earlier in the week across the US at all major carriers on February 23. Both phones are expected to arrive by March 11, which Samsung has dubbed as the official launch day. But since we have...

This Google Maps Video Shows Android Without an App Drawer and People are Freaking Out (Updated)

Kellen February 27, 2016 48

UPDATE 2/29: Google reached out to confirm to us our initial thoughts, that this Google Maps video is an inaccurate (read: bad mock-up as we suggested below) version of their UI and that this is not a hint or preview of what's to come, as has been rumored over...

Let’s Talk S7 and G5

Kellen February 26, 2016 48

On today's episode of the Droid Life Show, we're talking LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 (S7 Edge too) for a good hour or so. These are the biggest phones of 2016 (thus far), so since we've spent time with them all and I'd imagine you are all considering one of...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: February 26, 2016

Tim February 26, 2016 48

It was a big week in Android, but you should probably already know that. With MWC taking place, Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, and LG announced the G5. We were fortunate to get hands-on time with all of the phones, with videos of each...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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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Kellen December 22, 2025 48

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 48

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 48

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 48

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 48

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 48

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 48

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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Kellen December 16, 2025 48

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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