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Huawei Delays Foldable Mate X to ‘Improve Folding Screen’

Tim June 14, 2019

Huawei is delaying the launch of its own foldable phone, the Mate X, to help improve the quality of the folding screen. This development comes after Samsung delayed launch of its own Galaxy Fold to do the same thing. According to Huawei, launch will take place...

Pixel 4 Caught on Camera With That Unmistakable Camera Box

Kellen June 14, 2019

Google did its best to get out in front of Pixel 4 leaks, but that hasn't stopped them from continuing to flow out into the open. For example, today, we've now got pictures of the phone being used in the wild by someone. Great! In these photos, which were...

Podcast: And Google Just Tweeted It Out

Kellen June 14, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, you know we are talking about the Google Pixel 4. After a couple of rough leaks, Google decided to get out in front of the story this year and straight up revealed their next phone. After talking Pixel 4 and everything...

DEAL: All Unlocked Galaxy S10 Models are $300 Off at Best Buy

Kellen June 14, 2019

The US unlocked versions of the Samsung Galaxy S10 family are all discounted by $300 today at Best Buy. That drops starting prices for a Galaxy S10e to as low as $449, the regular Galaxy S10 to $599, and the Galaxy S10+ to $699. What's the catch? Best Buy does...

YouTube TV Subscribers Get Free SHOWTIME for the Summer

Kellen June 13, 2019

YouTube TV just surprised its customers with a free Showtime offer for the summer. The offer showed up in inboxes this evening and says that it's available to those who are a "longtime friend of YouTube TV." That could mean that not all customers are going to...

Report: Updated Mobvoi TicWatch Pro to Feature Verizon 4G LTE

Tim June 13, 2019

According to a screenshot captured from a since removed page on Mobvoi's website, the wearable company has another watch on its roadmap, a Wear OS-powered smartwatch that features 4G LTE connectivity from Verizon. Having LTE on your smartwatch can be helpful...

The Pretty Pixel 4 Renders are Here

Kellen June 13, 2019

Google took away any suspense over the design of the back of the Pixel 4 by posting official imagery of it yesterday. The front, though, that's something we have not seen. But if the latest in rumors are accurate, concept designers with actual skill are...

#TBT: HTC Sense Touch Could’ve Been Legit, But No

Tim June 13, 2019

In 2016, a designer who we assumed was hired or employed by HTC at some point, accidentally posted a video of Ocean. At the time, it was an unknown device, but what was exciting about the phone was Sense Touch. Sense Touch was supposed to be a group of sensors...

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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