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Podcast: 1 + 6T

Kellen November 9, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're looking at the OnePlus 6T! It is official, can be purchased, and we've spent a good chunk of the past week with one. We've got some thoughts to share! We'll also dive into our RED Hydrogen One review, Samsung's...

Google Admits White is Bad for Battery Life After Making All of Its Apps White

Kellen November 9, 2018

"We kind of shot ourselves in the foot slightly in terms of power." Google's Android Dev Summit has been going on since Wednesday morning and was the site for Google's acknowledgement that foldable displays are coming and that Android will support them. But...

DEAL: Verizon Galaxy S9, Note 9 are $100 Off From Samsung With $300 Bonus Bundle

Kellen November 9, 2018

Been eyeing the latest and greatest from Samsung, like a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy Note 9, but were waiting for Black Friday deals to kick in? The time has come. Samsung has a solid deal right now on Galaxy S9 or Galaxy Note 9 that includes a $300 gift bundle. They...

DEAL: SanDisk Extreme A2 128GB MicroSD Card is Just $29.99 Today

Kellen November 9, 2018

Good lord, this is a good price - $29.99 for a 128GB SanDisk Extreme A2 microSD card. How is this reality? I don't think I need to say much more, but that price from Best Buy is a part of their pre-Black Friday sale and is lower than even Amazon's pricing. The...

Teslagrad Hits Google Play With Discounted Launch Price of $5

Tim November 8, 2018

Teslagrad, a hit game on Steam, is now available on Google Play with a discounted launch price of $4.98 (30% off). The game is a 2D puzzle platformer where players wield the power of electromagnetism to solve puzzles and battle baddies. In the early part of...

OnePlus 6T: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen November 8, 2018

Just grabbed a OnePlus 6T or have one on the way? Our "First 10 Things" video is here to guide you as you start this new journey. For those not familiar with this series, we try to offer new top tier phone owners 10 tips that we think are a good place to start...

Huawei Band 3 Pro ($69) and Band 3e ($29) Available in US Today

Tim November 8, 2018

Huawei has two new wearable devices available in the US today, Band 3 Pro and Band 3e. For the Band 3 Pro, the price is set at $69.99, and the wearable features a 0.95" AMOLED touchscreen, heart and sleep monitor, GPS, plenty of fitness tracking software, 5ATM...

With New API, Developers Can Now Force You to Update Your Apps

Tim November 8, 2018

One of my pet peeves would be app updates. Let's say my mom or girlfriend hands me their phone, telling me that an app in acting funky. Naturally, I go into Google Play to see if there is an update, only to find nearly half of the apps on their phone in need...

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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