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Always On Display for Galaxy S8, Note 8 Updated to Support GIFs

Tim March 30, 2018 19

An update for Always On Display on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 includes GIF support, just as it is on the new Galaxy S9 and S9+. With this, users can select from a number of fancy preloaded GIF animations to play on their Always On Display,...

You can Download and Use the Pixel 3’s Double Bubble Launcher Right Now

Kellen March 30, 2018 104

Yesterday, the folks at XDA discovered what they believed to be a new Pixel Launcher search bar style that was being built for the upcoming Pixel 3 or Pixel 2018. It featured a double bubble layout, with the microphone for Google Assistant sitting on its own...

Podcast: Galaxy S9 Reviews are In!

Kellen March 30, 2018 2

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're sharing those final thoughts on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+! Both written and video reviews are in, so you'll want to tune in to find out if we're sticking with either phone going forward. After that we'll move on...

MyFitnessPal Informs Users of Data Breach, Usernames and Passwords Compromised

Tim March 30, 2018 7

Yesterday, MyFitnessPal announced a data breach, one that affects its database of usernames, email addresses, and passwords associated with those accounts (the majority with the hashing function called bcrypt used to secure passwords). While MyFitnessPal...

Video: Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ Review

Kellen March 30, 2018 14

After posting our Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ written review earlier in the week, our video version is now ready for those who can't read like visuals. It's the overview of sorts, where we dive into some good, some bad, and share the (well, my) general takeway...

Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play Hit Retailer, Revealing Almost All Details

Kellen March 30, 2018 30

Back in January, we revealed almost all of Motorola's 2018 line-up, including the upcoming Moto G6 family. In that reveal, we showed you the Moto G6, G6 Plus, and G6 Play, along with a number of specs. Today, most of that has been confirmed, thanks to a...

Verizon Galaxy Note 8 Gets Oreo Update (Updated: Sprint Too!)

Kellen March 30, 2018 64

Verizon is pushing an Oreo update to the Galaxy Note 8 tonight! A number of our readers all picked up the update by heading into Settings>Software update, so it should be live for all. The update is similar to the Galaxy Note 8 Oreo update that went out to...

The Room: Old Sins Gets an Android Launch Date, April 19

Tim March 29, 2018 8

It's been over two years since the last The Room title launched for Android, with The Room Three launching January 8, 2016. This week, the makers behind the very popular series confirmed that The Room: Old Sins will launch for Android on April 19. The game has...

Always On Display for Galaxy S8, Note 8 Updated to Support GIFs

You can Download and Use the Pixel 3’s Double Bubble Launcher Right Now

Podcast: Galaxy S9 Reviews are In!

MyFitnessPal Informs Users of Data Breach, Usernames and Passwords Compromised

Video: Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ Review

Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play Hit Retailer, Revealing Almost All Details

Verizon Galaxy Note 8 Gets Oreo Update (Updated: Sprint Too!)

The Room: Old Sins Gets an Android Launch Date, April 19

Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro XL in Cleanest Images Yet

August 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Google’s New Pixel 10 Teaser Takes Some Shots

Verizon Rips Loyalty Discounts From Loyal Customers

Everything About the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Here

Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro Fold Officially

Here’s Pixel 10 Series Specs

Verizon Reverses Course and Offers Loyalty Discounts Again

Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro XL in Cleanest Images Yet

August 2025 Android Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Google’s New Pixel 10 Teaser Takes Some Shots

Verizon Rips Loyalty Discounts From Loyal Customers

Everything About the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is Here

Here’s the Pixel 10 Pro Fold Officially

Here’s Pixel 10 Series Specs

Verizon Reverses Course and Offers Loyalty Discounts Again

Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

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

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

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

Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

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

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

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