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OnePlus 6 Gets OxygenOS 5.1.6, Highlights Do Not Disturb Scheduler and Front Camera Portrait Mode

Tim June 11, 2018 6

OnePlus 6 owners not on the jank-filled Android P beta should see an OTA notification right around now, informing them that OxygenOS 5.1.6 is ready for install. Inside, owners will find fantastic updates, especially one that includes scheduling Do Not Disturb....

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....

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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