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OnePlus 8 Series Will be Announced on April 14

Kellen March 30, 2020

OnePlus confirmed this morning that the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will be announced on April 14 through an online launch event. After a steady stream of leaks and speculation over the past week, I'm all about making this stuff official. April 14 is the day!...

OnePlus 8 Leaks in 3 Fresh Colors and There’s a Lot to Like

Kellen March 29, 2020

OnePlus has been teasing an upcoming phone that we can only assume is within weeks of launching. I say that because the leaks, as beer, are now flowing like wine. After learning a number of details about the OnePlus 8 Pro last week, the OnePlus 8 is now almost...

How to Use Your Phone’s Mobile Hotspot and Your New Free Data

Kellen March 28, 2020

As we've said on multiple occasions this week, staying connected during this coronavirus pandemic is going to be a critical piece of our existence. Being able to connect with friends and family, follow the latest news surrounding closures or "shelter in place"...

Google Play Update Moves the Account Switcher to Match Gmail

Kellen March 28, 2020

A Google Play change/update began widely rolling out yesterday that brings the app store in line with other Google app designs from the past year. The subtle change should make it easier to switch accounts for those of us with multiple Google accounts on a...

Nest is Down, At Least Parts of It (Updated)

Kellen March 27, 2020

Google took the stage yesterday with a partial outage of several services on the east coast. Today, another of Google's divisions is having its moment in the spotlight. Nest is down. For the past couple of hours, Nest has experienced both full and partial...

Samsung Galaxy Buds Drop to $80 and You Should Grab Them Quickly (Updated: Done)

Kellen March 27, 2020

Samsung's Galaxy Buds are one of the best sets of true wireless earbuds you can buy. From the minute they launched last year, they've been the earbuds that Tim and I use almost daily, thanks to their fit, battery life, and quality sound. While he's since...

Podcast: Hey Everyone, How Are You?

Kellen March 27, 2020

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we return after weeks away in this wild new world we all live in. Things have changed for the foreseeable future for so many of us, but that doesn't mean we can't bring you this show. So here we are, back again, ready to...

DEAL: Skagen Falster 3 Down to $206 on Amazon (30% Off)

Tim March 27, 2020

For a limited time over on the good ol' Amazon, you can snag Skagen's latest Wear OS smartwatch, the Falster 3, at discounted pricing. Down to a low of $206 from its usual price of $295, you're scoring a savings of about $89. And the best part is, the watch...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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