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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...

You Need These Wallpapers That Embrace Your Galaxy S10 Display Cutout

Tim March 15, 2019

I mentioned this in my full Galaxy S10+ review this week, and folks like MKBHD have been good to showcase many of them, but did you know there is an entire community of people dedicated to making wallpapers that embrace the display cutouts found the Galaxy S10...

Samsung Galaxy S10e Review: Yo! This is the Phone.

Kellen March 15, 2019

Friends, gather round! The blog bro you have deemed the unfair Samsung hater of all haters is here with something to share - the Galaxy S10e is f*cking great, man. I like this phone! I like it a lot! As the smaller and less expensive of the three Galaxy S10...

Samsung Galaxy S10+ Review: Mostly Excellence, Slight Disappointment

Tim March 14, 2019

Samsung is back in a big way with new phones this year, three in total, the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+. There's also the Galaxy S10 5G, but since it's not available yet, we won't include any talk about it. Kellen will have a separate Galaxy S10e...

Fearing the Worst, Huawei Ready With “Plan B” Should It be Banned From Using Android

Tim March 14, 2019

If you haven't been following the news, tensions between Huawei and the US are high. Should things get real ugly, and Huawei is banned from using Google's Android OS on its smartphones or Windows on its computers, the company already has backup operating...

Need a Free Wear OS Watch Face? Mobvoi’s TicWatch Faces Now Available

Kellen March 14, 2019

A number of Mobvoi's TicWatch watch faces are now on Google Play for you to install on your non-Mobvoi Wear OS watch. All are free too, in case you were hesitating at even looking. Their line-up of watch faces has been included throughout a handful of their...

DEAL: US Unlocked Galaxy Note 9 Down to $719 at Amazon ($280 Off)

Kellen March 14, 2019

Since the Galaxy S10 family is readily available, we're expecting good deals on the Galaxy Note 9 to show up often. Today, we've got just that with a deal on the US unlocked Galaxy Note 9 that drops the price to $719.46 at Amazon. This is the 128GB model in...

DEAL: Pixel 3 and 3 XL Listed at $200 Off on Google Store, Easiest Way to Get Android Q

Tim March 14, 2019

Should you not currently own a Pixel, there's no way for you to personally experience Android Q at the moment. If being on the front lines of Android development excites you, let's face it, you'll need a Pixel. Thankfully, Google is hosting a solid $200 off...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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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’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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