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AT&T to Showcase GeForce NOW Over 5G on an Android Phone This Weekend

Tim July 12, 2019

Right now, NVIDIA's GeForce NOW is playable on a handful of devices (Mac and Windows computers, SHIELD TV), none of which are Android phones. However, announced earlier this week, AT&T will be highlighting the streaming gaming service running over a 5G...

Friday Poll: AMOLED Black Dark Mode or Darker Grey Dark Mode?

Tim July 12, 2019

I've discovered that Dark Mode means something different depending on who you ask. For example, Twitter's initial Dark Mode was simply a darker grey background that I thought looked very nice and was very easy on the eyes. Now with Samsung and Google getting...

Podcast: Pixel 4head Renders

Kellen July 12, 2019

UPDATE: Ran into technical difficulties with the show today. The show is split into two parts. PART 1 PART 2 On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we've got our first full Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL renders to talk about that show both fronts and backs of the...

OnePlus’ Explorer Backpack No Longer Requires Invite to Buy

Kellen July 12, 2019

Guys, the OnePlus Explorer Backpack no longer needs a code or invite to be purchased! I know this isn't exactly a product we would normally share with you, but backpacks are dope and this one has been hard to get in hand. OnePlus introduced the Explorer last...

DEAL: 50% Off These Wireless Earbuds With Bluetooth 5.0, Down to $18

Tim July 12, 2019

Over on Amazon, you can now snag a pair of wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 from Syllable for just $18, down from their usual price of $36. At a price like this, there's no reason you can't go wireless these days. Features for these earbuds include the...

Google Pauses Android Q Beta 5 Update (Updated: Resumed!)

Kellen July 11, 2019

UPDATE JULY 11: Google says that a "very small percentage of devices" were being rolled back to Beta 4 after multiple reboots. They don't seem worried and have gone ahead and resumed the Q Beta 5 update rollout. Google just paused the Android Q Beta 5 over-the...

Android Q Gestures are Bad.

Kellen July 11, 2019

There are a lot of things to dislike about Android Q's full gesture navigation option, but because the explanations for why it's bad are better in video form than written, I present to you this unnecessarily long video of me complaining. In this video, we...

Twitter is Down (Updated: It’s Back)

Kellen July 11, 2019

It is - Twitter is down. We'll update this post when it comes back up. UPDATE 1:06PM: IT'S BACK.

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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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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