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Show Off Your Home Screens Day! [August 2014]

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Having received quite a few requests for this post, here is your chance to show off your beautiful home screens to our community. Home screens can be an ever-evolving feature of your smartphone, and with new icon packs and wallpapers being released daily,...

Instagram to Introduce Follow Suggestions and Trending Hashtags

Tim August 4, 2014 618

It looks as though Instagram is set to bring a few new features to its application, reportedly "channeling its inner Twitter." According to The Verge, Instagram is set to announce a few new features for both Android and iOS - follow suggestions, trending...

Monday Poll: Does a Smartphone Design Need to Contain Metal?

Kellen August 4, 2014 618

I don't know who we should put more of the blame on - Apple for their chamfered edges and metal design choices with the iPhone, or Samsung for using the cheapest feeling plastics on the planet to build their smartphones with, but people seem to refer to all...

LG G Pad 7.0 LTE Available for $0.01 Through AT&T When Bundled With G2, G3, or G Flex

Tim August 4, 2014 618

Starting August 8, AT&T will be the first carrier in the US with LG's newest tablet, the G Pad 7.0 LTE. If a new tablet and new phone have been on your list, then the carrier's deal should be somewhat enticing, as customers can bundle a G2, G3, or G Flex...

Samsung’s Metal Galaxy Alpha and Its Chamfered Self Pose for New Photos

Kellen August 4, 2014 618

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha, a phone that may be the first to put to use those "new materials" referenced by a Samsung executive last week during the company's Q2 earnings call, appeared in a new set of high-res photos over the weekend. The photos certainly seem...

Nvidia Shield is Your Weekend Sunscreen

Kellen August 1, 2014 618

The crew returned this week for episode 65 of the Droid Life Show, a gathering that included review recaps of the G3, OnePlus One, and new members of NVIDIA's SHIELD family. If you already had a chance to read through those, know that we also talked the latest...

This Week in the Life of DROID: 8/1/2014

Tim August 1, 2014 618

It's August, folks. This year is flying by, as another week has come and gone. This week, we were busy with another Droid Life Show, Flappy Bird is now back and live on the Amazon Appstore, Google Now Launcher is now available for all Android users, and we...

Dropcam Tabs Put on Hold, Pre-orders Canceled, as the Company Begins Work With Nest

Kellen August 1, 2014 618

Dropcam Tabs, sticky movement sensors that can be placed anywhere around your house and used to send notifications when things like doors, gates or windows open, have been put on hold by the IP cam company, thanks to their recent acquisition by Nest. The...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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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