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OnePlus 7T Renders Detail Triple Camera Setup and Teardrop Notch

Tim August 26, 2019

This year's OnePlus 7 smartphone isn't readily available in the US. Instead, we got the OnePlus 7 Pro. Because of this, make note that we may not see the OnePlus 7T hit the US market and we'll have to wait for OnePlus 7T Pro leaks before we go getting excited...

Google Photos Getting Ability to Search Photos by the Text That’s In Them

Tim August 23, 2019

Google Photos announced via Twitter this week that starting this month, users will be able to search for photos via the text that's in them. For example, if you have a photo of a stop sign, you could go back and search for "stop" in the search bar and retrieve...

Windows and Mac Apps for Samsung’s DeX are Live

Kellen August 23, 2019

Samsung's DeX always seemed to me like a waste of resources, as so few of us need a computer replacement operating system. We all own Windows or Mac or Chrome OS machines already, so the idea of needing a setup and dock for a half-baked mobile OS-turned-...

A Lot of Galaxy Phones on Verizon are Getting Updated With August Security Patch

Tim August 23, 2019

Verizon is sending out quite a few updates to Galaxy phone owners right now, all of which include the August security patch. Phones getting updated are the Galaxy S8 lineup, S9 lineup, S10 5G, as well as the Note 9. Phones updated with security patch and their...

OnePlus TV Details are Here: Android TV, 55″ QLED, and More

Kellen August 23, 2019

The OnePlus TV is quickly becoming less and less of a mystery, thanks to leaks, teases, and interviews from company executives. Before the first big screen from OnePlus arrives next month in India, here are the bits of info we now know. First of all, OnePlus...

Video Appears to Show Off Samsung’s One UI 2.0 Running Atop Android 10

Tim August 23, 2019

Thanks to a Brazilian YouTuber, you may be getting our first look at One UI 2.0 running on top of Android 10. Assumed to have its beta launch during this year's Samsung Developer Conference in October, Dudu Rocha goes over a few of the changes that can be seen...

Podcast: It’s Galaxy Note 10 Day!

Kellen August 23, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're all-in on the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. We may not talk about anything else, to be honest, because the Note 10 is not only available in stores, but we've got both (finally) and all sorts of thoughts to...

DEAL: Fossil Smartwatch Sale Drops Some to $179, Fossil Sport to $199

Kellen August 23, 2019

Fossil kicked off a new smartwatch sale this morning, further proving why you should never pay full price for any of their watches. The new Fossil Gen 5 may not be discounted, but all of their other watches are, with some down to $179. It's only a matter of...

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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