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Report: Android Wear to Get WiFi Support and Gesture Control in New Update

Kellen March 10, 2015 78

According to a report out of The Verge, Google is readying a new update for Android Wear that will enable WiFi support for equipped handsets. Adding WiFi would allow for devices with WiFi to be able to continue to receive notifications or see Google Now cards...

Android 5.1 Factory Images Available for Nexus Devices (Updated)

Kellen March 9, 2015 78

Update April 14: Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi and LTE models, along with the Nexus 4 are now available. Update April 8: Google added Android 5.1 (LMY47D) images for the Nexus 7 2012 "Mobile." Updated March 25: Google added Android 5.1 (LMY47I) images for the Nexus 5...

Samsung Talks Through Galaxy S6 Hardware, Samsung Pay, Charging and More in Latest Video

Kellen March 9, 2015 78

In the third installment for Samsung's official hands-on videos of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, the company takes a nerdier approach to explaining the phone by diving into the processor, RAM, UFS 2.0 memory, before going through software-related features...

VSCO Cam Updated, Brings ‘Copy + Paste’ Batch Editing to Android and iOS

Tim March 9, 2015 78

A highly requested feature from users everywhere, according to the company, is now available in an update for the VSCO Cam application for Android and iOS devices. Called Copy + Paste, users can now select multiple photos to perform the same batch edit on,...

We are Hiring!

Kellen March 9, 2015 78

We haven't ever done this before, so apologies now if we forget something or this all comes off a bit awkward. But yeah, we want to hire a couple of people to join the DL team and help us explore some pretty big plans for 2015. Yes, Droid Life is hiring and...

Deal: Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds for $25, 77% Off Retail

Tim March 9, 2015 78

Happening on the DL Deals Store, you can grab a pair of wireless Bluetooth-powered Cloud Buds for just $25, marked down 77% from its MSRP of $109. Including free shipping, the Cloud Buds feature a noise-canceling outer shell, as well as a built-in microphone...

T-Mobile Says the Android 5.1 Update for the Nexus 5, 4, and 7 (2013) is Build LMY47D

Kellen March 9, 2015 78

According to T-Mobile, the Android 5.1 update is scheduled to begin rolling out to the Nexus 5, Nexus 4, and Nexus 7 (2013) as early as today under build LMY47D. T-Mobile's support pages don't talk through a list of features or changes, but Google basically...

Android 5.1 Announced and Official! (Updated)

Kellen March 9, 2015 78

Android 5.1 has now been announced! According to a short post provided by Google moments ago, it sounds like they focused on stability and performance with this update, but also tossed in some new features. Support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection,...

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

Tim December 12, 2025 12

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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 78

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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 78

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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

Tim December 15, 2025 78

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 78

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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