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Anker’s Nebula Capsule II Projector Runs Android TV, Ups Resolution to 720p (Updated)

Kellen October 25, 2018

Anker's original Nebula Capsule was a pretty cool piece of technology, mostly because of what was packed into its little body. It was a projector first and foremost, but it also ran Android for streaming all of your favorite content and didn't cost an arm and...

You’ll Now See a Google Lens Shortcut When Doing an Image Search on Mobile

Tim October 25, 2018

Google announced it was bringing Google Lens functionality to Google Image searches last month. Well, it's now there. When inside of an Image Search on mobile, you'll see the Google Lens logo in the bottom right. When you click it, Lens can give you more...

Razer Phone 2 Gets Verizon Certification!

Tim October 25, 2018

Earlier this week, we heard Razer Phone 2 owners were running into LTE issues when inserting their Verizon SIM into the phone. As we expected, this was a certification issue, but Verizon announced this afternoon that the phone has received approval and is...

You Should Read the NY Times Piece on Google and Andy Rubin (Updated)

Kellen October 25, 2018

The New York Times has an article you should probably read today, assuming you are a follower of Google, Andy Rubin, and the story of Android. It's not necessarily a topic that we typically dive into on Droid Life, but it'll certainly help you form an opinion...

DEAL: AUKEY Dual Port USB-C Charger With PD 3.0, $28 With Coupon Code

Tim October 25, 2018

Chargers are important, everyone knows this. They keep that mighty little pocket-sized super computer you own full of battery juice so you can do world-changing things, such as swiping in Tinder and scrolling on Twitter. Currently on Amazon, you can pick up a...

DEAL: NVIDIA Hosting Halloween Sale on SHIELD TV Games

Tim October 25, 2018

Have yourself a SHIELD TV? To celebrate Halloween, NVIDIA is hosting an Android game sale, complete with plenty of great titles. To name just a few, you can get Doom 3 for $5 at 50% off, Death Road to Canada for just $2.50 (75% off), and Resident Evil 5 for $5...

You Can Now Follow and Get Alerts From Your Favorite Places on Google Maps

Tim October 25, 2018

Google Maps is rolling out a new feature to users this month -- the ability to follow your favorite places and receive alerts directly from them. Let's say you like a certain boutique, but you keep missing out on all of their awesome sales. With this new...

Many Verizon Phones Getting Updated With Security Patches

Tim October 25, 2018

A few Verizon smartphones, seven to be exact, are picking up security patch updates. Updates rolling out to LG G5, Galaxy Note 8 and 9, Galaxy S8, and Moto Z2 Play to name a few include various security patches, with the only two not being October's belonging...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

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 2

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 5

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 6

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 3

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 12

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 4

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 2

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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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