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Google Pixel 3 Review: I Just, Like It

Kellen October 15, 2018

Alright, it's Pixel 3 review time. Oh, and this is only a Pixel 3 review. If you want a Pixel 3 XL specific review, that'll come later once we've spent more time with it, but as you can probably guess, almost everything in this here block of text applies to...

DEAL: Google Home Hub is $50 Off at Home Depot, Just $99 (Updated)

Kellen October 13, 2018

Whoa, ummm, if you want a Google Home Hub or already pre-ordered one, stop and/or cancel it now and head over to Home Depot, who happens to have a crazy deal on it. The brand new Google Home Hub can be pre-ordered from the home improvement store for $99. That'...

Pixel Buds Real-Time Translations Available on All Google Assistant Headphones

Kellen October 13, 2018

Google's Pixel Buds may not be the smash success that Apple's AirPods have become in the wireless earbuds space, but there's no denying that their ability to do real-time translations in conversation with another person is both ridiculously cool and useful. In...

Samsung’s Foldable Phone Really is a Tablet You Can Put in a Pocket

Kellen October 12, 2018

Samsung really wants us to be prepared for a foldable phone. Whether we'll see one in November or three years from now is anyone's guess, but the frequency of it being hyped by the company's mobile leader is only increasing these days. This week, during the...

Samsung’s New Chromebook Plus V2 Has LTE, Available Next Month for $599

Tim October 12, 2018

Samsung is expanding its Chrome OS offering this week, announcing Chromebook Plus V2 LTE. As you might imagine, given the name, it has LTE. If you didn't already know, a Chromebook Plus V2 already exists from Samsung, but again, this one has LTE. Samsung didn'...

OnePlus 6T Will Have a “Whole New UI,” Improved Camera

Kellen October 12, 2018

In the lead-up to the OnePlus 6T unveiling on October 30, the company behind the phone can't stop talking about it. (That's OK with me! I just hope they leave some surprises!) Today, during an interview posted to their forums, OnePlus talked about some of the...

Alleged OPPO R19 Render Shows Display Cutouts Can Look Cool

Tim October 12, 2018

A render of an upcoming OPPO device, called R19, was posted onto Weibo this week. The render shows a smartphone with a notch, but we can't even call it a notch. It's definitely more of a display cutout, so that's what we'll call it. As you can see, at the top...

Podcast: Google Brought Some New Stuff

Kellen October 12, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping the big Made by Google event that went down this week! For some of us in this Android world, this is the big one each year, because it often gives us the vision for Google's platforms for the next 12...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 1

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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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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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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