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Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 55 Answers

Tim September 4, 2019

Volume 55 answers for the DL Q&A Sessions have arrived! This week, we got some great questions from our readers, some concerning 5G, what our favorite Android-related memories are, and also if we're a bit cynical to Google's development practices. Thank...

Discord Integration Arrives for Samsung’s Game Launcher App

Tim September 4, 2019

Samsung's Game Launcher app/service is getting its Discord integration this week, the same integration that was showcased at the Galaxy Note 10 launch event. To sum it up quickly, you can now tie your Discord account into Samsung's Game Launcher, granting...

2019 DL Football Eliminator Challenge is Open! Win a Nest Hub Max!

Kellen September 4, 2019

Every year I write up this contest my mind is blown once again because it's a good reminder at how long we've all been hanging out together on the internet. This is the 9th annual NFL DL Football Eliminator. Nine. 9. Some of us have now known each other for...

Pixel Owners, Did You Run Into Problems Installing Android 10?

Tim September 4, 2019

According to multiple Pixel device owners on Google's product forum, installing Android 10 wasn't the most pleasant of experiences. Apparently affecting owners of the original Pixel all the way to the newest Pixel 3a models, devices would get hung up for...

DEAL: AUKEY 5-in-1 Wireless Charging Hub for Just $31, Down From $45

Tim September 3, 2019

AUKEY is hosting the first ever deal on its 5-in-1 wireless charging USB C hub on Amazon, a pretty sweet product should you spend a lot of time in front of a MacBook or Chromebook device with multiple USB C ports. On top of the hub you have a standard wireless...

Pixel 3a Officially Gains Dual SIM Dual Standby Support

Kellen September 3, 2019

The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL just picked up Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) support, likely thanks to Android 10. The option, which I don't believe was available until the phones are updated to Android 10, lets you keep both an eSIM and a physical SIM card active...

Are Android Statues Still Fun Without the Desserts?

Kellen September 3, 2019

Since you are all so mad about Google ditching desserts, at least know that they are still doing statues for new Android releases. That's fun, right? https://twitter.com/davey_burke/status/1168956099984265216

Video: This is Android 10!

Kellen September 3, 2019

Android 10 is here! I'm sure that most of you already upgraded and also followed along as we picked-apart each Android Q beta, but for those who are new and don't know Android 10, we've got an overview video of some of the biggest features. In this video, we...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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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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