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What’s New in Android P Developer Preview 3 (Beta 2)?

Kellen June 6, 2018 177

Now that the Android Developer Preview 3 (Beta 2) has dropped and we've had a few minutes to start diving into it, we figured it was time to start sharing any of the changes we've come across. In this post, we'll continue to update it with tweaks, big and...

Samsung is Failing to Update the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in the US

Kellen June 6, 2018 156

About an hour ago, I was a paragraph away from publishing this story with a much different focus. Originally, the post was about the unlocked Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ and how Samsung was failing to update them regularly. But then I got to looking and realized...

GIVEAWAY: Win 1 of 2 Huawei Mate 10 Pro Phones From Droid Life and Huawei

Tim June 6, 2018 22

In celebration of upcoming National Camera Day on June 29, we've partnered with Huawei to give away two Mate 10 Pro phones. If you somehow missed our Mate 10 Pro review, you should know that this phone has a great dual Leica-branded camera setup, complete with...

Android P Developer Preview 3 Released! Grab It Now! (Updated)

Kellen June 6, 2018 36

Google just released the Android P Developer Preview 3 (Beta 2)! This is not only the third preview of Android P, but according to Google's release schedule, this should be a build that includes final APIs. That means an official SDK too, as well as Google...

Amazon Echo Look Now Available to All US Buyers, Priced at $199

Tim June 6, 2018 6

Last time we talked about Amazon's Echo Look was when it was first announced, all the way back in April of last year. Well, the style-focused camera that runs Alexa can now be purchased by anyone in the US, priced at $199. With Echo Look, you can create a 360-...

DEAL: eBay Drops a 20% Off Everything Coupon on Us for Today

Kellen June 6, 2018 16

Yes, eBay has another big 1-day sale today, although this time it's 20% off everything instead of their usual 15% off. We've written about these a half-dozen times now, so let's just break down the basics and let you get to shopping. eBay 20% Off Deal: 20% off...

Motorola Announces the Moto Z3 Play for Sprint, US Cellular (Unlocked Too)

Kellen June 6, 2018 34

Motorola unwrapped the Moto Z3 Play today! The phone, which has leaked countless times and that we first showed you back in January, looks like the Moto Z phone we wish we'd had 2 years ago. I say that because it looks slick, has Moto Mods support, and isn't...

Lenovo’s Smart Displays With Google Assistant Up for Pre-Order With Reduced Pricing From CES

Kellen June 5, 2018 11

The first Google Assistant-powered smart displays from companies like LG, Lenovo, and JBL are supposed to arrive in July. At least that's what Google told us at Google I/O a few weeks ago. If the new B&H Photo pre-order listings for the Lenovo's smart...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 11

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 11

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 11

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 11

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 11

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 11

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 11

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 11

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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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