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Android P Developer Preview 4, Beta 3 Goes Live for Pixel and Pixel 2! (Updated)

Kellen July 2, 2018 25

Android P Developer Preview 4 (Beta 3) just went live! Google's Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL all have new files labeled as build PPP4.180612.004. This is a release candidate and should be the most stable build yet. As DP4, we'll have one more...

HTC to Cut 1,500 Jobs as Revenue Continues to Decline

Tim July 2, 2018 18

HTC announced that it will cut 1,500 jobs from its manufacturing unit this year, roughly a quarter of its current workforce. According to HTC, this move will help better manage its resources, which are undoubtedly running thin. Earlier this year, HTC reported...

Android TV Remote App With Its Ice Cream Sandwich Buttons, Badly Needs an Update

Kellen July 2, 2018 13

The Android TV Remote app is an app I use often. Since the tiny SHIELD TV remotes in my house get lost in couch cushions or because they've become my child's "pew pew" as he destroys the Galaxy and takes down dinosaurs, they are almost never in reach. The...

OnePlus 6 in Red Arrives July 10, Bullets Wireless Re-Stock Too

Kellen July 2, 2018 3

As was made pretty clear on Friday, a red OnePlus 6 is indeed on the way. The company announced the newest color option for the OnePlus 6 last night and you'll be able to buy one on July 10 at 10AM Eastern for $579. This red OnePlus 6 comes with 128GB storage...

T-Mobile Activates RCS Universal Profile, but Only for the Galaxy S7 (Updated: Oreo!)

Kellen June 29, 2018 35

T-Mobile said back in March that during Q2, they would rollout support for RCS Universal Profile to their network to help usher us all into a modern messaging age. Since we're a day away from Q2 ending, they've gone ahead and announced that their RCS push has...

Google Pay Adds Support for PayPal Mastercards Issued by Synchrony

Tim June 29, 2018 3

This week, Google Pay listed official support for PayPal Mastercard users on its support site whose cards were issued by Synchrony. This should include the PayPal Extras MasterCard and PayPal Cashback Mastercard. With this support, you can now load those noted...

YouTube TV is Down at the Moment (Updated: Back!)

Kellen June 29, 2018 14

YouTube TV is down! Well, it has logged everyone out at the moment and won't let anyone log back in, so that means something is up. We're having issues with YouTube TV on the web, in its Android app, and on Xbox One. Users at reddit and Google's product forums...

Podcast: Weird Colored Pens

Kellen June 29, 2018 5

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping the last two weeks in Android. During that span, we got dates on announcements of the Galaxy Note 9 and something new from Motorola, as well as our best looks yet at the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. In...

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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