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With 14 Days to Go, Google has Basically Buried Inbox

Kellen March 19, 2019

We're days from Google's Inbox email app being shutdown for good. That's sad for various reasons, but if you go looking for the app today, it won't be easy to find. At this point, Google has all but hidden the Inbox app should you go looking for it and...

Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are Likely Google’s New Mid-Range Phones

Kellen March 18, 2019

Forget Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL. Those are the old, less-cool rumored names for Google's oft-leaked mid-range Pixel 3 phones. As of the past week, we're on to Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL as possibilities. That's the story according to both XDA and...

How’s Android Q Beta Running on Your Pixel?

Kellen March 18, 2019

Android Q beta dropped last Wednesday, so you've had a few solid days with it. How's it running on your Pixel phone? I ask because we get asked whether or not it's stable enough for daily use. As a single person using it, I'm not sure I'm always the best judge...

Android Qork in Progress: Biggest Features are Still Being Worked On

Kellen March 18, 2019

Android Q has been in our lives for close to a week now and most of the digging for features into this first beta has been done. On the surface, it's pretty obvious that in this first build there aren't a bunch of forward-facing changes to get excited about....

Contest: Enter the DL Bracket Challenge 2019, Win a OnePlus 6T!

Kellen March 18, 2019

It's tourney time! The best time of year in sports has returned and so has our DL Bracket Challenge for the 10th year. Seriously, we've been doing this for a freakin' decade. That's kind of awesome! To celebrate, we're giving away a OnePlus 6T to whoever can...

You Still Have Time to Take Advantage of Samsung’s $550 Trade-in Offer for the Galaxy S10

Tim March 15, 2019

The reviews are up and the verdict seems unanimous: The Galaxy S10 family of phones are quite good. We said as much in our Galaxy S10+ review, as well as Galaxy S10e review. If you were waiting to hear that from us, there's still time to take advantage of...

DEAL: Anker’s 10W Fast Wireless Charging Pad Drops Even Lower to $11.19

Kellen March 15, 2019

This Anker 10W fast wireless charging pad we've featured in recent weeks just keeps going lower in price. Today, with a combination of coupon savings and coupon code, you can get one for just $11.19. This might be its lowest price ever. As we've noted in the...

Podcast: S10 Reviews and Android Q!

Kellen March 15, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're sharing our deep, deep thoughts on the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e. Our reviews are up! That's not all that happened this week, though. Google dropped the first Android Q beta on us and we've had a chance to dance...

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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