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Report: Galaxy S10 Will Have Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Reader From Qualcomm

Tim September 10, 2018

If you've been reading Droid Life for a couple of years or more, you'll know that with every upcoming Galaxy device from Samsung, there's a report that says the latest flagship from Samsung will have an in-display fingerprint reader. It happened for Galaxy S8,...

Possible Pixelbook 2 Ad Provides Glimpse at Minimal Bezel Design

Tim September 10, 2018

From an apparent Google ad spotted on Facebook and shared by Chrome Unboxed, we may see very slim bezels on the upcoming Pixelbook 2. This July, we learned that Google does intend to release a sequel to the original Pixelbook, likely to be unveiled at next...

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100 is Here With Emphasis on Battery Life (Updated)

Kellen September 10, 2018

UPDATE 12/20/18: An update is needed here. While there might have been some initial hype surrounding this announcement as a "new" chipset from Qualcomm to help Wear OS make a comeback, so far it has been nothing but a massive disappointment. The Wear 3100 runs...

NVIDIA’s 20th SHIELD TV Update Offers 120Hz Support, New Companion App, and Lots More

Tim September 10, 2018

NVIDIA announced the twentieth software upgrade for SHIELD TV this morning, which is pretty darn impressive considering the first model of the device launched in 2015 and is still entirely supported. Labeled as SHIELD Software Experience Upgrade 7.1, NVIDIA...

OnePlus has New Bullets Wireless Headphones on the Way

Kellen September 10, 2018

When OnePlus announces the OnePlus 6T next month, it's likely that the company will announce a new pair of Bullets Wireless headphones too. An updated model just hit the FCC, right in time to be shipped alongside a new phone. The FCC docs that showed up this...

Yep, OnePlus 6T Will Have In-Display Fingerprint Reader

Kellen September 10, 2018

The supposed leaked box of the OnePlus 6T that showed up last week might be the real deal after all. Remember how it teased an in-display fingerprint reader for OnePlus' next phone? OnePlus confirmed that the 6T will indeed feature the new screen scanning tech...

DEAL: Anker Qi Wireless Charger for $11 ($5 Off), Wireless Earbuds for $99 ($50 Off)

Tim September 7, 2018

Over on Amazon, you can pick up an Anker PowerPort wireless charger for just $11, down from its usual price of $16. Thanks to a coupon code that is listed below, you can snag it for that low-low. Additionally, Anker is offering Zolo Liberty+ wireless earbuds...

Podcast: The Notch has a Date

Kellen September 7, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we can confirm to you the date of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL reveal! We have some bad news as it relates to the Pixel Watch, though, but it'll still be an event to tune in for. We also want to talk about the wave of new...

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

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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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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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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