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Google and Samsung Reach Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement

Kyle January 27, 2014 22

Don’t say Google doesn’t protect its Android OEMs. Yesterday, Samsung announced a broad patent cross-license agreement with the search giant, giving the companies access to each other’s current patents and all those filed over the next 10 years. The patents,...

Android 4.4.2 Update for Moto X on Sprint Shows Up

Kellen January 27, 2014 22

The Moto X received Android 4.4 "Kit Kat" in what can only be referred to as record time back in November. That record was short lived, however, as its little brother (Moto G) topped it by seeing Android 4.4.2 from Motorola only weeks later. That new Moto G...

LG Announces G Pro 2, Shares No Device Specs or Pictures

Tim January 27, 2014 22

LG announced the G Pro 2 this morning, but decided to troll a little bit and not talk about any of the device's specs or even post a picture. Reports of the device first showed up back on the 23rd of January, and instead of letting the industry continue to...

Boxes and Boxes of a Red Nexus 5 Variant. (Updated)

Kellen January 27, 2014 22

Weren't buying into last week's purported image of a red Nexus 5 variant? Would a couple of pictures from a warehouse showing boxes and boxes of the same model in retail packaging help? If so, here you go. Thanks to pictures tweeted by @artyomstar, we are...

Moto X Drops to $299 Today for One Hour at 3PM ET, Developer Edition Already at $379 (Updated)

Kellen January 27, 2014 22

At 3PM ET (12PM Pacific), Motorola is hosting yet another mega Moto X sale. As you are all well aware, the price of the Moto X has already been permanently dropped to $399 on an on-going basis, so if we're talking new sale, that means an even bigger drop from...

Serving Up Aces Down Under This Weekend

Tim January 24, 2014 22

We had episode 47 of The Droid Life Show this week, and as always, it was magical. Besides Ron continually trolling me just for fun, we had a few good discussions over a wide range of topics. We covered which OEM's 2014 flagship we are looking forward to the...

This Week in the Life of Droid: 1/24/2014

Tim January 24, 2014 22

Another week down here at DL. This week was another good one, highlighted by the launch of Beats Music for iOS and Android, as well as the launch of three new natural backs for the Moto X through MotoMaker. Motorola's CEO also made headlines yet again by...

Pushbullet Receives Update, Mirrors All Android Notifications on Desktop

Kyle January 24, 2014 22

PushBullet, the app for Android that allows you to quickly transfer links, pictures, and notes between your smart devices and desktop Chrome browser, is one of those insanely useful tools you just can't believe is free. And it keeps getting better. Today, the...

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

Tim December 26, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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