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Asus Calls Android 5.0 “Jelly Bean” – Says They Will Be One of the First to Release It

Kellen March 2, 2012 124

If you follow Droid Life on Twitter, then you may have joined in on our conversation over the last hour that had to do with OEMs that provide the fastest updates to the newest version of Android. Asus always comes to mind as one of the fastest, as they...

Kellen March 2, 2012 124

Friday rumor time! According to ZDNet Korea, the Samsung Galaxy SIII is headed for an April launch. After skipping Mobile World Congress this week, Sammie wants to show the device off at their own event to help create additional buzz and then do what they can...

Tim March 2, 2012 124

Google is looking to introduce brand new ways to control your Android device with their newest patent filing. By simply tapping on your phone's front facing camera or performing a gesture in front of the camera, you can begin many different types of actions ...

Kellen March 2, 2012 124

Back in January, the Android fanboy in all of us could not stop talking about these Cruzer Lite Androidified cases for the Galaxy Nexus. Not only did they offer protection at a reasonable price, but they fit perfectly onto the LTE Nexus (can even be squeezed...

Kellen March 2, 2012 124

The original GO Launcher will always land in our top 5 Android launchers of all time. As one of the most stable and polished of them all with enough add-ons (themes, widgets, etc.) to keep you busy for days, very few can measure up. So when we heard that GO...

Kellen March 2, 2012 124

A couple of weeks ago, a root exploit for the Sony Google TV units was finally discovered, giving a bit of life to a platform that even after Honeycomb, has yet to attract a wide audience. When it comes to rooting though, it's a constant battle between devs...

Kellen March 1, 2012 124

We know that a few of you were unable to purchase a limited edition Droid Life t-shirt or hoodie since we only gave you a few days to jump on them, so to make up for it, we wanted to give one away this evening. There aren't many left, so these last few are...

Tim March 1, 2012 124

Have you lost your phone? Or even worse, has it been stolen? There's plenty of security applications out there for these awful situations, but there's a new player on the field and its name is Avira. This company is no stranger to security. Avira has been...

Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 8

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 8

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 12

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 20

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 5

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 1

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 19

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 8

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Pixel 9a at $150 Off is a Reality

Kellen February 2, 2026 124

Pixel 9a gets a massive discount with the Pixel 10a launch around the corner. To buy the current model phone that's about to...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL Hit With $250 Off Party

Kellen February 1, 2026 124

Pixel 10 Pro deal sends it to $200 off, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL drops by $250. We talk quite often about how you should...

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Verizon’s Crazy Accessory Sale Has Pixel 10 PixelSnap Cases for $5, MagSafe Wallets for $4, More

Kellen January 31, 2026 124

Verizon is hosting an accessory sale with cases as low as $3, official PixelSnap Pixel 10 cases for $5, magnetic wallets for...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1399 Off With No Trade-in Required ($600 Off)

Tim January 20, 2026 124

Samsung is hosting a deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, one that doesn't require a trade-in device to get serious money off of its...

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Samsung Smacks $1,000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen January 16, 2026 124

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains the best foldable in the game. In my opinion, there isn't a foldable close to this one - it's...

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“Final Call” on Google’s $250 Off Pixel 10 Pro Deal

Kellen January 15, 2026 124

We know this isn't actually the "final call" on Pixel 10 Pro deals because Google is always running deals on its smartphones,...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra for $329 Currently Unbeatable ($320 Off)

Tim January 15, 2026 124

For Android users looking to match what Apple offers with the Apple Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is currently the...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 124

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Asus Calls Android 5.0 “Jelly Bean” – Says They Will Be One of the First to Release It

ZDNet Korea Says the Samsung Galaxy SIII is Launching April (Updated: Samsung Denies)

Google’s Newest Patent Filing, Control Your Device With Motion-Based Gestures

Contest: 12 Androidified Cruzer Lite Galaxy Nexus Cases Up for Grabs! (Updated: Winners Picked)

GO Launcher HD Beta Available for Testing, Tablets Needed Love Too

Sony Google TV Update Rolling Out, Thought to be a Security Patch for Root Method

Contest: Win a Limited Edition Droid Life T-Shirt! (Updated: Winner Picked)

Avira Comes to Android, Your Security Woes Have Been Answered