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Pixel 4 Camera Reported to Include New Motion Mode, Improved Night Sight (Updated: More!)

Tim September 6, 2019

Details on the camera features found on the Pixel 4 are being reported on this week, with the phone said to include a new Motion Mode, plus an updated Night Sight mode for shooting in dark conditions. Motion Mode is detailed to allow users to take high-quality...

Another Fresh Round of Pixel 4 Images is Here

Kellen September 6, 2019

Since the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL could show up in about a month, that can mean only one thing: the leaks are coming. In today's, we get a fresh set of images of the device in what appears to be the same testing facility that they keep leaking out of. What's...

Podcast: Android 10!

Kellen September 6, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're taking a look at all of the hotness in Android from the past week or so. That means Android 10, the latest in Pixel 4 news and leaks, our Galaxy Note 10+ review, and a bunch of news out of IFA. Just this week alone...

Puma, Diesel, and Emporio Armani Have New Wear OS Watches Coming

Tim September 6, 2019

More Fossil Group brands announced smartwatches this morning, with new Wear OS devices soon to hit the market from Puma, Diesel, and Emporio Armani. To clarify, Puma isn't owned by Fossil Group, but Fossil is obviously handling this wearable device for them....

LG’s G8X ThinQ Isn’t a Foldable, but It has a 2nd Screen

Kellen September 6, 2019

LG has been teasing a multi-screen product of some sort for a couple of weeks leading up to IFA and now that product is official. The LG G8X ThinQ is here with an accessory that gives it a 2-screen experience. As you can see from that picture above, the LG G8X...

Here’s the OnePlus TV Remote With Google Assistant Button

Kellen September 5, 2019

The OnePlus TV is a 55" QLED TV with 8 speakers and Android TV that will arrive later this month in India. The rest of the experience offered is still unofficial, but OnePlus' CEO Pete Lau just showed off the remote, adding to the story before they tell us...

Netflix Getting ‘Latest’ Tab for Keeping Track of What’s Coming to the Service

Tim September 5, 2019

Netflix has a ton of content and new shows and movies are always being added. To help keep track of this, you'll either already or soon see a new "Latest" tab to help track everything that's New This Week, Coming This Week, and Coming Next Week. And while it's...

T-Mobile Intros Essentials Unlimited 55+ Plan, $55/Month for 2 Lines of Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data

Tim September 5, 2019

T-Mobile introduced the Essentials Unlimited 55+ plan designed for customers aged 55+ this week, but of course, they also took the opportunity to talk smack to the other carriers, except for Sprint, of course. This plan, along with the more expensive Magenta...

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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