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Podcast: Pixel 4 Day Approaches

Kellen October 11, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're putting together a final recap of all that we expect Google to announce next week at its fall hardware event. We know about the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, so we'll touch on the latest there, but we'll also share the...

Grobo is Now Available for Download on Android

Tim October 10, 2019

A game I mentioned back in September has finally made its way to Google Play, called Grobo, a gravity-centric puzzle platformer. In it, you play as Grobo, a little robot that can control the gravity around it. The game features 48 puzzles, as well as five...

Don’t Forget to Check for Google Play System Updates on Your Pixel Phone

Kellen October 10, 2019

With the launch of Android 10, Google introduced Project Mainline, a new way for Google to push important security updates to devices through Google Play. Now that Android 10 is available to all Pixel phones, as well as a handful of others, you should remember...

#TBT: New iPhone 5 Makes Scrolling a Thing of the Past

Tim October 10, 2019

I was discussing Essential's GEM device on Twitter this week when an individual reminded me about a parody video that was released in 2012. In it, Apple is introducing the iPhone 5, but the whole video is a joke about a phone with a super long display, kinda...

OnePlus Working on ‘Instant Translation’ Feature for Video Chats

Tim October 10, 2019

OnePlus detailed an upcoming software feature for its smartphones during its press event this morning, one designed to help its users who are all across the globe. Called Instant Translate, the software is designed to be used during a video chat between people...

OnePlus 7T Pro is Now Official (McLaren Edition Too), but No US Plans

Kellen October 10, 2019

OnePlus just announced the OnePlus 7T Pro at an event in London, making the 7T line more than just a single phone. The 7T Pro will launch alongside the OnePlus 7T (our review) outside of the US. What's different between the OnePlus 7 Pro and this new 7T Pro?...

OnePlus Android 10 Update Will Reach as Far as the OnePlus 5 (Updated: Timeline Added)

Tim October 10, 2019

Announced today during OnePlus' press event, the company's OxygenOS update based on Android 10 will reach as far back as the OnePlus 5. Considering that device released in June, 2017, this seems logical and not overly impressive. While we'll likely never see...

OnePlus Hosting Another Live Event Right Now, Likely for the 7T Pro (Updated)

Kellen October 10, 2019

UPDATE: It's official and you'll find more details here! Want more from OnePlus? The company is hosting an event in London right now to talk OnePlus 7T line. While the regular OnePlus 7T is already official in the US and elsewhere (our review), we have a...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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