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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...

Galaxy Note 9: First 10 Things to Do!

Kellen August 17, 2018

The Galaxy Note 9 and its $1,000 self is up for pre-order and arriving soon (August 24), which means many of you are about to have a really expensive, do-everything phone in hand. When you do open the box within minutes of the delivery truck dropping it at...

HTC U12+ in Flame Red Available for Pre-Order in North America, Still Costs $799

Tim August 17, 2018

In June during our full review, we determined that U12+ from HTC is a no go. It costs $800, had poor battery performance, janky buttons, and we aren't completely convinced that HTC is dedicated to still delivering timely updates to devices. Thanks to at least...

OnePlus Finds First US Carrier Partner for Launch of OnePlus 6T

Kellen August 17, 2018

When OnePlus told us earlier this year that they were ready to approach carriers, and most recently that they would do so in a bloatware-free way, they weren't joking. According to a report out of CNET this morning, T-Mobile will get to sell the new OnePlus...

Your Google Voice Might Look a Little Different Today

Kellen August 17, 2018

Google Voice picked up a new update yesterday that does a couple of things of note. First, it changes the accent color everywhere to a greenish tone instead of the blue that has been associated with it for years. With that color change comes a new icon as well...

Giant Notch in the Wild Accompanies Pixel 3 XL (Updated!)

Kellen August 16, 2018

The Pixel 3 XL is still a good month and a half away from being revealed officially by Google, but its notch has already reached legendary status, and not necessarily in a good way, unfortunately. If this in-the-wild picture of the device is the real deal,...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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