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Pixel 3 Owners are Turning Off Digital Wellbeing and Finding a Better Life (Updated)

Kellen May 13, 2019

UPDATE 5/29: Google says that Digital Wellbeing is not slowing down phones, but that they've identified areas that are causing performance issues. They'll rollout changes to address them soon. Prior to Google I/O kicking off a week or ago, Pixel 3 owners over...

HTC’s Flagship Phone, the U12+, Not Getting Pie Until Next Month

Tim May 10, 2019

HTC has updated its customers with a Pie upgrade timeline, outlining when owners of the U11, U11+, and U12+ should see Pie hit their phones. For the U11, the update should start rolling out in late May. For the U11+, expect Pie around late June. As for HTC's...

Podcast: Pixel 3a!

Kellen May 10, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, it's Google I/O recap time! Google's developer festival is now done, and with it we got two new Pixel phones, new Nest Hub, a new Android Q release, and whole bunch of other Google-related things to look forward to. In...

Google Says It’s Really Excited About Wear OS in Least Exciting Way

Kellen May 10, 2019

Wear OS isn't a completely dead platform, but as I wrote up a couple of weeks ago, the wearable OS from Google isn't in a great place at the moment. That was made clearer this week during Google I/O, where there wasn't a single session or mention of Wear OS...

DEAL: Google Home Hub is $99 at Best Buy, Plus You Get a Free Google Home Mini

Kellen May 10, 2019

Here's a crazy-good deal: buy a Google Home Hub from Best Buy at "$50" off and you'll get a free Google Home Mini. What are we looking at in terms of value there? Well, that's $99 for the Home Hub with a free $49 Home Mini included. That's a great deal. On the...

Sonos Will Add Google Assistant to Select Speakers Next Week

Kellen May 9, 2019

Sonos says that it is finally ready, after what seems like two years, to add Google Assistant to a couple of its high-end connected speakers. Starting next week, the Sonos One and Sonos Beam will both receive an update that adds Google Assistant support....

iFixit: Plastic Pixel is Pretty Fixable, Receives 6/10 Repairability Score

Tim May 9, 2019

According to the good folks at iFixit, Google's latest entry into the Pixel line, the Pixel 3a XL, is a lot easier to self repair than other devices currently on the market. For all of you #RightToRepair people, this is good. Apparently, opening up the Pixel...

You Can Now Play Trivia Crack on Your Google Home

Tim May 9, 2019

Trivia Crack has arrived for your Google Home device, accessible by simply saying, "Hey Google, play Trivia Crack." You can also play it on your phone through Google Assistant, but at that point, you might as well download the app. Trivia Crack is your typical...

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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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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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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