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SmartThings, Android Auto Integration Already Rolling Out to Users

Tim January 18, 2021 3

As part of its Unpacked announcement last week, Samsung detailed that SmartThings and Android Auto would get support for each other, which was great news for Samsung users who are invested into the SmartThings ecosystem. With this announcement, people in their...

Google Pixel 4a 5G is $40 Off, Down to $459

Kellen January 18, 2021 3

Google decided it would kick off the week by discounting its Pixel 4a 5G, a quality mid-range phone with few flaws and an already-reasonable price. Today, the Pixel 4a 5G is $40 off everywhere you can find it. At $40 off, you would pay just $459 for Google's ...

Get $30 Off Galaxy Buds Pro by Trading in Any Random Headphones

Kellen January 16, 2021 3

Deciding whether or not to buy a pair of Samsung's new Galaxy Buds Pro has probably crossed your mind over the past couple of days. Samsung announced them, early reviews dropped, and everyone mostly thinks they are pretty damn good earbuds. But at $200, a...

Galaxy S21 Default Messaging Experience is Way Better Outside US

Tim January 16, 2021 3

It was detailed yesterday that the Galaxy S21 lineup would come preloaded with Google's Messages app, which has become a very solid app for texting, complete with RCS functionalities. The experience is said to be more "native" on the S21 models, with...

Verizon Galaxy Note 10 Lineup Receiving Android 11 (One UI 3.0) Update (Updated)

Tim January 15, 2021 3

Verizon customers that own a Galaxy Note 10 device are beginning to receive the Android 11 update, leaving those with a Galaxy Z Fold 2 steaming mad. We're waiting, Samsung! Anyway, One UI 3.0, based on Android 11, is headed out for sure to the Galaxy Note 10+...

Podcast: The Galaxy S21 Kicks Off 2021

Kellen January 15, 2021 3

For this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're returning from a long and much-needed break to kickoff 2021 with the Galaxy S21. All three S21 models are now official, as are the Galaxy Buds Pro, and that leaves us with a lot to talk about. We'll also dive into...

Getting a Galaxy S21 at $700 Off From Samsung is Probably the Best Deal

Kellen January 15, 2021 3

With each new phone release, Samsung continues to offer the best deal out of the gate because of their instant discount trade-in program. That doesn't change with the Galaxy S21 launch, where you can get up to $700 off today if you pre-order. At $700 off, we'...

Samsung Sure Cut a Lot to Keep Prices Down on the Galaxy S21

Kellen January 15, 2021 3

To kickoff another new year, Samsung has once again unveiled its new Galaxy S phone series, this time as the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The phones all feature a bunch of next-gen features wrapped in unique designs that showcase their...

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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