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Deal: New Unlocked Galaxy S6 (G920i) for Just $429.99

Tim September 14, 2015 32

Looking for a good deal on a Galaxy S6? Currently over on eBay, you can pick up a brand new, factory unlocked Galaxy S6 (G920i model) 32GB for just $430, available in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, and Platinum Gold. This is the international unlocked model of...

Having Issues With Your SHIELD Pro (500GB Model) After 1.4 Update?

Tim September 14, 2015 32

If you happen to be a consumer of everything NVIDIA, things may not be going too well. After a recall of nearly 90,000 SHIELD Tablets, it appears a few owners of the SHIELD Pro, the 500GB model of the SHIELD Android TV set-top box, are experiencing a severely...

It’s Official: Verizon Approves Android 5.1 Lollipop for Moto X (1st Gen)

Kellen September 14, 2015 32

Over the weekend, Motorola began a soak test of Android 5.1 Lollipop for the Moto X (1st gen) on Verizon. At the time, we told you that it could begin rolling out to non-soak testers within the week, assuming it was successful. Well, Verizon must be pleased...

Moto Body Becomes Its Own App, Moto Connect Gets a Big Update

Kellen September 14, 2015 32

During Motorola's presentation of the new Moto 360 (2nd gen) ahead of its IFA unveiling, the team behind the wearable stressed a new focus on health. That focus has become much clearer this morning now that Motorola has released a new Moto Body app to the Play...

Probably Temporary: Verizon Unlimited Users Can Tether Out of the Box for Free With Moto X Pure

Kellen September 14, 2015 32

If you picked up a Moto X Pure Edition and are using it on Verizon with your unlimited data plan, feel free to flip on the phone's WiFi Hotspot and see if tethering works. It's working on my phone. It's working for a handful of others over at XDA as well, plus...

Verizon’s Moto X (1st Gen) is Getting Lollipop…Seriously. (Updated)

Kellen September 12, 2015 32

Verizon's original Moto X, a phone that is also known as the "ghost" or "phone that is never going to receive Lollipop," is about to receive Lollipop. A soak test for a new software update started last night for the device through Motorola's Feedback Network...

Google’s Android Pay

Tim September 11, 2015 32

During Episode 92 of The Droid Life Show, we will discuss Kellen's initial thoughts on the Moto X Pure Edition, Google's launch of Android Pay and what it means for your shopping habits, OnePlus continuing its trend of apologizing instead of releasing phones,...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: September 11, 2015

Kellen September 11, 2015 32

We had another great week here at DL, thanks to the arrival of the Moto X Pure Edition on our doorstep, Android Pay in our phone wallets, and Apple as comic relief of itself. Seriously, it might have been short, but it was action packed. We unboxed the Moto X...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 3

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 9

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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 6

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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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 32

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 32

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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