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Sony Xperia XZ2 Getting Android P Beta 2, Includes Plenty of Bug Fixes

Tim June 11, 2018 8

For Xperia XZ2 owners, your week is starting off right. Sony is now pushing Beta 2 of the Android P preview, complete with a whole lot of bug fixing hotness. Inside, Sony says they have fixed issues regarding the microphone, wireless charging, GPS not working,...

NVIDIA SHIELD TV’s 7.0.1 and Android Oreo Update Rolls Out to Beta Testers

Kellen June 11, 2018 18

After a short pause in rollout, NVIDIA started re-pushing the Android Oreo update to the NVIDIA SHIELD TV over the weekend. The build is currently only going out to SHIELD TV beta testers, this time as the SHIELD Experience 7.0.1 Preview. It's tough to say...

Verizon Galaxy S7 Owners, Let’s Try This Oreo Update Thing One More Time (Updated!)

Kellen June 11, 2018 62

I have no idea if this is the real deal this time, but Verizon has once again posted Android Oreo update details for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. This is the third time they have done this, so approach with caution. However, with AT&T S7 models also...

Weekly Recap: Wait, so You Don’t Want a Notch on the Pixel 3 XL?

Tim June 8, 2018 33

Thanks to multiple leaks, it seems all but confirmed by Google itself that the Pixel 3 XL will have a notch. We know this isn't what everyone was hoping for, but chin up, notches aren't the end of the world. Other news this week was our posting of a big camera...

Yahoo Messenger to Shut Down on July 17

Tim June 8, 2018 17

Announced today, Yahoo is shutting down Messenger on July 17, 2018. Once this date comes, you'll no longer be able to access the service or retrieve your chats from it. However, should you want to download your chats now, you can do so by going here. This site...

Gmail for Android is Finally Going to Let You Customize Swipe Actions

Kellen June 8, 2018 15

The change appears to be slowly rolling out, but Google is finally going to let you customize the swipe actions within Gmail on Android. You know the little swipe left or right shortcuts that previously only let you archive or delete? Yep, you are getting more...

Podcast: Pixel 3 XL, Notch God

Kellen June 8, 2018 1

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, you know we've got to talk a lot about the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL from Google. No, neither have been announced, but a prototype Pixel 3 XL is in the wild, we've got codename sightings, and we want to talk about it all....

Look at These Pixel 3 XL Renders – Is This Not Ridiculously Hot?

Kellen June 8, 2018 275

The prototype Pixel 3 XL that stole the show yesterday has had a pretty divided reaction. Some are excited for something new from Google, while others are stuck on the fact that it'll have a notch and want no part of it. OK, that's probably not accurate....

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 275

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 275

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 275

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 275

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 275

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 275

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 275

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 275

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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