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Google Shows Off Pixel 4 Soli-Powered Face Unlock, Gesture Controls

Tim July 29, 2019

Google is continuing to hype the upcoming Pixel 4 via social media, this time showcasing the phone's new face unlock feature, as well as Motion Sense gesture controls via the new Soli radar chip array. In a brief video and a blog post, Google states that, "As...

OPPO’s Waterfall Display Makes Debut, Our Worst Nightmare

Tim July 29, 2019

We have been vocal as of late concerning our non-love for curved displays. Yes, they look sexy, but in terms of functionality, we aren't major fans. Last night on Twitter, OPPO detailed its "Waterfall Screen," which looks more extreme with regard to curves...

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 10+ 5G has Been Tested

Kellen July 29, 2019

A leak from last week showed the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G as a possible Verizon exclusive and now that same device has stopped by the FCC for testing. I'm not sure we learn anything new, thanks to the countless leaks in recent weeks, but it's always cool to...

DEAL: Pixel 3 and 3 XL $400 Off at Best Buy, BOGO Free at Verizon

Kellen July 28, 2019

Verizon and Best Buy are each hosting big time Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL deals this weekend. At Best Buy, you can get between $300 and $400 off either phone, while Verizon has a mix of $300 off and buy one, get one free deals. Best Buy Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Deals...

Google Would Love to Bring RCS to Your Phone, but US Carriers are Bad

Kellen July 28, 2019

If you assumed that your US carrier is the reason you haven't been given access to RCS, which should be the future of SMS, you are probably right. Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer said as much in a Tweet this weekend, while sharing news that they have fully rolled...

Here’s the Galaxy Watch Active 2

Kellen July 26, 2019

The not-yet-announced Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 just stopped by the FCC and someone forgot to not reveal the device in full just yet. One particular label and location page shows the front of the device, some UI elements, and the back with additional specs...

Dish Says It’ll be the New 4th US Wireless Carrier

Kellen July 26, 2019

Now that T-Mobile and Sprint have been given approval from the Department of Justice to merge as New T-Mobile, all of the details surrounding that approval are out. The big takeaway you should know is that the DoJ believes that this merger is fine because Dish...

Podcast: Welcome to Wireless Canada

Kellen July 26, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we've got big wireless news to cover - T-Mobile and Sprint have been given approval to merge by the Department of Justice. While mergers may not be our expertise, we'll do our best to catch you up on what that means. In...

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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