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Podcast: Android Pie!

Kellen August 10, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, it's time for some Android Pie! Android 9.0 is officially Android Pie and it has been released to Pixel and Essential phones already, so we'll recap the new Android versions best features and how you can get it. After...

YouTube Signature Devices Are Now a Thing, Plenty of Phones Already Labeled as One

Tim August 10, 2018

Yesterday at Samsung's Unpacked event, the Galaxy Note 9 was introduced as a YouTube Signature Device. That was the first time we have ever heard that term, but recently, YouTube fully explained what that means and we've learned it's not only Galaxy Note 9...

Pixel 3 XL Shows Up in a Fresh 5-Minute Hands-On Video

Kellen August 10, 2018

The blog bro who went full-unboxing the other day with a Pixel 3 XL in white is back again with some fresh action. This time, we have a 5-minute video of the phone doing the least-exciting thing on the planet - running benchmarks. Still, it's the Pixel 3 XL...

Best Galaxy Note 9 Deal: Samsung’s Instant Trade-In Discount is Up to $450 Off

Kellen August 10, 2018

For the past several Samsung Galaxy phone releases, the Korean giant has often offered the best deal on its newest phone through its own store. That doesn't change with the Galaxy Note 9, as they once again offer the best up-front discount you'll find. The...

How to Pre-Order the Galaxy Note 9

Kellen August 9, 2018

I'm assuming you've read all there is to read about the Galaxy Note 9 and are ready to pre-order? If so, and your bank account is stacked and ready to pay either $1,000 or $1,250 for one, we've got pre-order details for you here. When is the Galaxy Note 9 pre-...

Palm is Apparently Working on a Tiny Android Phone With a 3.3″ Screen

Kellen August 9, 2018

In 2018, a phone with Palm branding might be released running Android. Yes, that Palm. Now owned by TCL, the company that releases phones under brand names like Blackberry and Alcatel, Palm's first Android phone might have made its debut appearance, thanks to...

Thursday Poll: Are You Buying a Galaxy Note 9?

Tim August 9, 2018

Today we've written up the Galaxy Note 9 announcement, all of the official specs, gasped at its price, provided a First Look video, but still a question remains. Are you going to buy one? Starting at $999, Galaxy Note 9 is not an inexpensive device by any...

At T-Mobile, Galaxy Note 9 Down Payment Costs as Much as a OnePlus 6

Kellen August 9, 2018

I was in the middle of putting together our ultimate Galaxy Note 9 pre-order guide when I came across the section for the T-Mobile's version and poked around their news site for pricing. The minute I found it, my jaw dropped. T-Mobile, because they do this...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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

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

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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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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