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Podcast: Google Photos Made You Mad

Kellen November 20, 2020 1

For this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're returning after a short break to dive into the drama over Google Photos and unlimited backups, which phones we're using now that we've reviewed just about everything for the year, and what's up with the new Google...

lol, Razer Phone 2 Gets an Update. No, It’s Not Android 10

Tim November 19, 2020 1

Razer seems content on not giving Razer Phone 2 owners what they deserve, and instead, juking them so hard they're now huddled together on reddit, excited for the release of basic security patches. Kinda depressing. Razer Phone owners, you seriously deserve...

Pre-Order Cyberpunk 2077 on Stadia, Get Free $99 Premiere Bundle

Tim November 19, 2020 1

Stadia announced this week that should you pre-order 2020's most anticipated gaming title, Cyberpunk 2077, you'll be gifted a free $99 Stadia Premiere Edition. They're really handing these things out lately! The way it works is easy. Go here, order game, and...

DEAL: Fossil Gen 5E Drops to $169, Skagen Falster 3 to $189

Kellen November 19, 2020 1

Need a spicy little deal on a smartwatch today? Amazon has a bunch of Fossil Wear OS watches on sale, including some from their partner brands like Skagen. The brand new Fossil Gen 5E in a variety of colors and straps is down to $169 ($80 off) and the Skagen...

T-Mobile Offering Free Pixel 4a 5G, $99 Galaxy S20 FE This Holiday Season

Tim November 19, 2020 1

T-Mobile announced its holiday intentions this week, highlighting a free Pixel 4a 5G and a $99 Galaxy S20 FE. So long as you don't mind jumping through a few hoops, those prices are solid. For the free Pixel 4a 5G, the same device we positively reviewed, you'...

Whoa, Deal: Galaxy S20+, S20 Ultra are $500 Off From Microsoft

Kellen November 19, 2020 1

OK, I know that I just told you about a deal on Samsung's best phones that shaved $250 off each of their prices. I need to apologize because Microsoft has the entire Galaxy S20 line at an even bigger discount. How does up-to $500 off sound? If you head over to...

Google Messages RCS Goes Global, End-to-End Encryption is Coming Too

Kellen November 19, 2020 1

Google announced a couple of big items related to its Messages app this morning, both of which have to do with RCS. The biggest news is likely in encryption, but if you've been waiting for RCS to arrive in your country, it should now be. Global RCS rollout...

GeForce NOW Hits iOS Via Safari Web Browser

Tim November 19, 2020 1

Android related? Naw. Cool news for anyone rocking an iPhone or iPad? Most definitely. NVIDIA announced this week that it is launching GeForce NOW via the Safari web browser on iPhone and iPad, which means AAA gaming will be in the hands of the elites in our...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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