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Google Pay Now Supports Pixel 4 Facial Recognition for Sending Money

Tim October 25, 2019

For anyone with a Pixel 4 who uses Google Pay to send money to other users, you'll be happy to learn that Google updated the Google Pay app this week to support the device' s facial recognition capabilities. Unlike when using Google Pay inside a store to make...

Podcast: Pixel 4, Hmmm…

Kellen October 25, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're back with a Pixel 4 review! Our regular Pixel 4 review dropped this week, so we'll recap so many of our thoughts there, followed by separate thoughts concerning the bigger, Pixel 4 XL, which is now the focus. There...

One UI 2.0 Beta Opened to Galaxy Note 10 Lineup

Tim October 25, 2019

Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ owners, this is a good Friday for you. According to SamMobile, the One UI 2.0 beta has been widened to include your devices, joining the Galaxy S10 family. Read: What's New in One UI 2.0! Stated by SamMobile, Note 10 owners...

Jim Jannard Retires, Shuts Down Hydrogen Phone Project

Tim October 25, 2019

Jim Jannard has a storied career. We may have given RED a bit of grief when it released the first Hydrogen One smartphone, but there is no denying Jannard was attempting to accomplish something very ambitious in a market that doesn't always respond well to...

Verizon 5G Expands to 2 New Cities

Kellen October 25, 2019

Dallas and Omaha are the new Verizon 5G cities. Verizon announced this morning that it has expanded to its 14th and 15th 5G cities with service now live in Dallas and Omaha. Where can you get Verizon 5G in Dallas? Verizon says you'll find it in parts of the...

Motorola, King of Announcing Mid-Range Phones, Announces 4 New Mid-Range Phones

Kellen October 24, 2019

It might be my job to keep up with phone releases from familiar names, but even I'm having trouble these days figuring out the differences between Motorola's mid-range offerings. That's only becoming more difficult after the company announced four new mid-to-...

Google Tested 4K at 60 FPS Video Recording for Pixel 4, Pulled It Before Release

Tim October 24, 2019

We're learning additional Pixel 4 tidbits today, this one concerning video recording. According to source code previewed by XDA, Google did test 4K at 60 frames per second (fps) video recording, but before release, opted to pull it. Currently on the Pixel 4,...

Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint Team Up to Bring RCS to US (Updated)

Kellen October 24, 2019

The Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative (CCMI) will bring RCS to US consumers, they say. It's only been a couple of months since Google decided to force adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS) on Android in Europe, all while suggesting that they couldn't...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 1

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 2

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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