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Samsung’s 5G Galaxy S10 Might Add an “X” to Its Name, Go Nuts With Specs

Kellen January 14, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy S10 will be announced at an Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 20. We know we'll see the regular Galaxy S10, plus Samsung could show a functional version of its upcoming foldable phone. What about the 5G Galaxy S10, though?...

Chromecast Audio Still $15 Because It’s Been Discontinued

Kellen January 11, 2019

Over Black Friday weekend, Google dropped the price of the Chromecast Audio to $15, while noting that the price drop would be good through the end of February. That long of a massive price drop seemed odd and would typically only be a move a company would make...

Podcast: CES 2019, RIP

Kellen January 11, 2019

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're back from CES 2019 and ready to recap. It was a weak CES, but there were still some decent announcements out of it, like Lenovo's sweet little smart clock. Google Assistant dominated too, so we'll talk about a...

DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Note 9, S9, S9+ All $200 Off With Up to $300 Off in Trades

Kellen January 11, 2019

Samsung has decent deals this weekend for its current flagship phones, the Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, and Galaxy S9+. If you buy any of those phones from the Samsung store and choose Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint models, you'll get $200 off. In addition to the...

Verizon Galaxy S8, S8+ Get December Security Patch

Tim January 11, 2019

Verizon is shipping out the December security patch to Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners this morning. For software versions, S8 owners will see R16NW.G950USQU5CRL2 following the update, while S8+ owners will see R16NW.G955USQU5CRL2. Have at it, Verizon Galaxy...

Google Play Gets Handy Storage Space Status Shortcut

Kellen January 11, 2019

The Google Play store picked up a new addition this week in the form of a storage space status button that shows you how much storage you've used and have free. You shouldn't have any confusion around the open space left for you to install another six games...

Google Sued Over Payouts to Ex-Execs Accused of Sexual Harassment

Tim January 10, 2019

In the later part of October last year, we learned disturbing news about Andy Rubin and other ex-Google executives, thanks to a piece from The New York Times. If you missed it, I suggest you go ahead and read it. The gist is, the accused ex-executives were let...

What is Verizon’s Best Data Plan?

Kellen January 10, 2019

So you are in the market for a new wireless data plan or new carrier and have decided that Verizon is for you? Or maybe you are with Verizon and want to switch to whatever the best data plan is that they currently offer? We think we know which plan you should...

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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