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Verizon Galaxy S9, S9+ Pick Up August Security Patch (Update: T-Mobile Models, Too)

Tim August 20, 2018

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ owners on Verizon should be seeing August's security patch rolling out this week. A week ago, both devices received updates that brought July's security patch along with bug fixes, so now S9 and S9+ are probably feeling spoiled. I...

DEAL: Unlocked Galaxy S9, S9+ Each $100 Off at Amazon

Kellen August 20, 2018

Apologies if you missed out on that crazy Essential Phone deal earlier today, but we've got another good one. Amazon has dropped the price of the US unlocked Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ by $100 each. With that discount, you can get into a Samsung Galaxy S9 for $...

DEAL: Essential Phone is Just $224 Right Now at Amazon (Updated)

Kellen August 20, 2018

The Essential Phone might have been priced at an insanely low $250 for Amazon Prime Day, a price we never thought would be matched, but oh how quickly things can change. If still interested in this year-old phone, the Essential Phone can be had in Amazon's...

DEAL: Save $40 on NVIDIA SHIELD TV 16GB, Down to $139

Tim August 17, 2018

If you still don't have what's arguably the best Android TV box in your home, Best Buy is currently hosting a sale on SHIELD TV from NVIDIA. With the sale, Best Buy is marking $40 off the usual $179.99 price of SHIELD TV, bringing it down to just $139.99. This...

DEAL: Amazon is Hosting Huge Discounts on Fire TV, Echo Products Today

Kellen August 17, 2018

In a back to school sale, Amazon has dropped the prices on a bunch of their Fire TV and Echo products. The discounts range from $10 off to $100 off, depending on the device. The best deal is probably the $50 off the Echo Plus, because Amazon is also tossing in...

Report: Google to Release Own Smart Display Later This Year

Tim August 17, 2018

According to a report out of Taiwan, Google is readying suppliers to manufacturer its very own Smart Display, similar to the ones we've already seen hit the market from Lenovo and JBL. We recently reviewed Lenovo's Smart Display and came away very impressed,...

Verizon Galaxy Note 9 Will Get Its First Update on Launch Day

Tim August 17, 2018

Most folks who pre-ordered don't have a Galaxy Note 9 in their hands yet, but as soon as you pull your new phone out of the box from Verizon, you'll likely see a Day 1 update that brings the latest Android security patch to the device. The August patch update...

Podcast: Galaxy Note 9 is Here

Kellen August 17, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're looking again at the two newest phones on the block, the Galaxy Note 9 and Moto Z3. We've had a Note 9 in house for most of the week and want to talk about the good and bad, plus our Moto Z3 review is here. After...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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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