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Sprint Prepaid Adds “Rolling” Data for All Plans, Data Never Expires

Kellen June 2, 2015 15

Sprint announced this morning that all of its prepaid plans will now included "Rolling" or "Monthly Rolling Data," which is just like AT&T's Rollover Data and T-Mobile's Data Stash. Well, at least in its basic form. With Monthly Rolling Data, customers...

Giveaway: Win 1 of 2 Nexus 6 32GB, You Pick the Color (Update: Winners Chosen)

Tim June 2, 2015 15

With Google putting the Nexus 6 on sale through the Google Store, let's celebrate by giving away two Nexus 6 32GB phones! If you win, you choose the color. The Nexus 6 is still a great option for those who love unlocked, powerful devices. If you own a Nexus 6,...

Giveaway: Win 1 of 4 IKEA Wireless Chargers from Droid Life!

Kellen June 2, 2015 15

Just before Google I/O, we told you that IKEA had begun selling their series of wireless charging pads, lamps, and other accessories in the US. We also told you that we may or may not have a few to giveaway, which as you can tell from this post, is about to...

SoundHound Announces “Hound” Personal Assistant App

Kellen June 2, 2015 15

Looking for a personal assistant app on Android outside of the combination of Google Now and Google Voice Search? SoundHound introduced an app today called Hound that wants to be just that. It's currently an invite-only service, but if their promo video is to...

Report: Samsung to Launch ‘Galaxy S6 Plus’ in Coming Weeks, a 5.5″ Galaxy S6 Edge

Tim June 2, 2015 15

According to SamMobile, Samsung is gearing up to launch a Galaxy S6 Plus device, simply being a larger Galaxy S6 Edge with a 5.4" or 5.5" display instead of the original 5.1" display. In addition to a larger QHD Super AMOLED panel, the device is also reported...

Act Fast: Nexus 6 in 32GB and 64GB on Sale for $150 Off in Google Store

Tim June 2, 2015 15

The Nexus 6 is now currently on sale for $150 off its MSRP through the Google Store, bringing the price of the 32GB to just $499, and the 64GB to $549. In addition, the Smartwatch 3 price has dropped by $50, totaling the device at $199. Have at it! Google...

BlackBerry’s BBM for Android Beta Gets Material Design Makeover

Tim June 2, 2015 15

Ah, Material Design. It's glorious. The latest high-profile app to receive a Material Design makeover is BlackBerry's own BBM beta app for Android, bringing a UI more consistent for users running Lollipop on their device. Inside, beyond just the updated UI,...

Deal: Spigen’s Nexus 6 Slim Armor is $4.99 ($25 Off)

Kellen June 2, 2015 15

Here is your deal of the day, assuming you own a Nexus 6. Spigen has (for whatever reason) slashed the price of their Nexus 6 Slim Armor case to just $4.99. The case normally runs $29.99, so you are looking at a $25 discount on a case that is both slim and...

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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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