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A First Look at the Galaxy S20+ Arrives With the Best Sticker

Kellen January 12, 2020

Samsung is such a large and important company that almost nothing it makes is ever a secret. That's ringing true once again for 2020, with the first real-life device leak of its upcoming flagship phone, the Galaxy S20, upon us. Yes, the name S20 and S20+...

Braun Audio Announces Comeback, Unveils Highly Priced Smart Speakers With Google Assistant at CES

Tim January 10, 2020

If you thought Braun was a name that only dabbled in toothbrushes and shavers, you'd be wrong! Don't worry, I didn't know Braun has a rich history in the audio game either, so we're learning all of this together. Anyway, Braun Audio, located in Germany, is...

OnePlus May Have Landed Verizon as Next Carrier Partner

Kellen January 10, 2020

The next phone from OnePlus is expected to be called OnePlus 8 and I think it's safe to say that we would be surprised if T-Mobile wasn't a carrier partner for it. T-Mobile has joined OnePlus for a couple of years now and recently launched a 5G version of the...

Hey Google, Maybe Stick to Just Mid-Range Phones?

Tim January 10, 2020

We were asked recently in our Q&A Sessions if Pixel phones from Google still matter. While I said "Yes," even the Google fanboy inside of me can admit that they're becoming less worthy of your money, and to me, it's all because Google somehow doesn't...

Podcast: Hello 2020, Our New Friend

Kellen January 10, 2020

Welcome to 2020! On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're catching up after an end-of-year break by diving headfirst into CES, the January Android patch, and when the Galaxy S11 (S20?) will be announced. We'll catch you up on our time at CES this week,...

OnePlus Could Tell Us About 120Hz Displays Next Week

Kellen January 10, 2020

I can't wait for phones to start rolling out this year because I think we are about to blow right past 90Hz before it can become standard in displays and see everyone flip to 120Hz. Rumors/hints suggest Samsung is going to do it with the Galaxy S11 (or S20),...

Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Up to $285 Off for Some Reason

Kellen January 10, 2020

It's not Black Friday and it's not a holiday shopping season, but the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are at some of their lowest prices ever today at Amazon. I don't know why and I'm also not about to complain. If you want up to $285 off Google's newest phone, now is...

Report: Galaxy Fold 2 is Called ‘Galaxy Bloom,’ Galaxy S11 Will Definitely Jump to ‘S20’

Tim January 9, 2020

According to a report out of Korea, Samsung hosted a very private information session with select partners at CES this week, disclosing the company's plans for the new year. Most importantly to us Android folk, there were two takeaways from the meeting. Should...

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

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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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025

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

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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