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Podcast: Watering Down the Note

Kellen August 16, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+! We'll dive into some of the launch details, but mostly just share thoughts on what the Note line now is, where Samsung cut corners, and if we are even exciting about this...

Google Play Redesign Appears to be Rolling Back Out to the Masses (Updated: Official!)

Tim August 16, 2019

UPDATE AUGUST 21: It's official! According to users on reddit, and my own OnePlus 7 Pro, the redesign for Google Play appears to be rolling back out to the masses. As a reminder, this isn't the first time the whited out UI was seeded to endusers. It first...

DEAL: Lenovo Smart Clock Drops to $49.99 ($30 Off)

Kellen August 16, 2019

Lenovo's cute little Smart Clock just dropped to its lowest price yet, thanks to a short-term deal. At $49.99 at multiple retailers, you can grab the bedside companion for $30 off its normal price. This is most definitely the best Lenovo Smart Clock deal to...

Motorola’s New One Action Phone has a Sweet Video Trick

Kellen August 16, 2019

Motorola announced a new phone today called Motorola One Action. It's the newest Android One-powered phone from Moto that packs a clean user interface, a sleek design, and some thoughtful features in a package that won't break the bank. It has one standout...

Motorola Says Moto Z2 Force is Really Ready for 5G Moto Mod Support This Week

Kellen August 16, 2019

The Moto Z2 Force on Verizon was scheduled to receive its update to Android Pie on August 1. The update was important beyond new Pie features because it was supposed to bring with it support for Motorola's 5G Moto Mod and give a 2-year old phone access to...

Google Play Books Gets Beta Features for Those Who Read a Ton

Tim August 15, 2019

For anyone who fancies themselves a digital bookwork, the Play Books team is rolling out beta features you can try out right now in your own digital library of books. As of right now, there are only three features to choose from. Custom Shelves: Create shelves...

Chrome OS Update Includes New Media Control Menu and Updated Camera App

Tim August 15, 2019

Google is rolling out a major Chrome OS update for the month of August, complete with new features and improved controls for notifications and media playback. For media controls, you can now open your system menu and see all of the tabs or apps on your...

Smartwatch Sales “Booming” in US, Google Doesn’t Seem Too Interested

Tim August 15, 2019

While smartwatch sales are "booming" in the US, according to the latest financial figures published by Canalys, we're over here wondering why Google isn't taking the space more seriously. For the latest financials, it's reported that US smartwatch sales have...

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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