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Google Maps Adds Music Integration, Better Commute Controls, More

Kellen October 1, 2018

Google Maps is getting a whole bunch of new fun this week to help with commutes, give you quicker access to music as you commute, and show you exactly where your train or bus is as you head out of the office. Seriously, this is a big time update for Google...

New Chromecast Shows Up at Best Buy Two Weeks Early

Kellen September 29, 2018

Another new surprise may have just been ruined from the upcoming Google hardware event on October 9. It sure looks like Google is also going to announce a new Chromecast device. Now, this could just be the Chromecast that went back through the FCC with...

Verizon is Doing Big Speed Things With…4G LTE

Kellen September 28, 2018

5G is right around the corner. In fact, Verizon's home 5G broadband service kicks off its first day in service on October 1. But this week, Verizon is talking about 4G LTE and hitting wild Gbps speeds for some reason. The wireless carrier announced yesterday...

Podcast: October Fun is Here

Kellen September 28, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're back after a couple week break to prepare for an October that is going to be wild. Next month, we'll have new devices from Google, Razer, OnePlus, Samsung, and LG, just to name a few. For this show, we'll try to...

Facebook Says 50 Million Accounts Affected by Security Vulnerability

Kellen September 28, 2018

So, Facebook just admitted to a major security issue. Not only that, but 50 million accounts were affected after hackers took advantage of a vulnerability that could have allowed them to take over those accounts. Facebook disclosed the breach today, suggesting...

According to Renders, Razer Phone 2 Looks Like First Razer Phone

Tim September 28, 2018

Last year, Razer announced Razer Phone, which essentially created a whole new category in the mobile phone space. With an announcement for Razer Phone 2 looming, renders of Razer Phone 2 show that Razer isn't looking to reinvent the phone's hardware design...

After 14 Months and No Phone, RED Delays $1600 Titanium Model Because It’s a “Disaster”

Tim September 28, 2018

In a forum post titled, "The post I don’t want to make," RED's Jim Jannard calls the first batch of Titanium model Hydrogen One units a "disaster." And because it's a disaster, those who pre-ordered the $1600 phone 14 months ago will not be receiving it in...

Wear OS 2.0 Arriving as Early as Today and Most Watches Will Get It

Kellen September 28, 2018

Google has told select press outlets that its new Wear OS 2.0 update is ready and should start rolling out as early as today. It's been a month since they announced the update, so that's good news. The update, for those who missed last month's story, brings a...

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

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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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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