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Google Play Music Subscribers: You Get Both YouTube Music and YouTube Premium

Kellen May 18, 2018 60

With the announcements of YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium, there has been some confusion surrounding the level of access that will be available to Google Play Music subscribers, as well as the price they'll pay going forward. Google has tried to make...

Podcast: From I/O to the OnePlus 6

Kellen May 18, 2018 3

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're back to (finally) recap Google I/O, the latest in Android P and the Android P Beta, the new Google News experience, what's coming later this year to Wear OS, and more from Google's big developer conference. But...

Fortnite Updates Ever so Patient Android Users, Launch Coming This Summer

Tim May 18, 2018 9

Epic Games, the makers of Fortnite, have provided an update for Android users on when they can expect launch of the game. In a blog post published this morning, Epic says Fortnite is indeed still coming to Android and to expect it "this summer." UPDATE:...

OnePlus 6 Unboxing and First Look!

Kellen May 18, 2018 42

For those not subscribed to our YouTube channel, you may have missed this little guy last night. As the day was wrapping up, we tossed out an unboxing of the brand new, shiny and reflective as all hell, OnePlus 6. The unboxing experience is pretty standard...

Valve’s Steam Link App Now Available for Android in Beta

Tim May 17, 2018 5

Earlier this month, Valve announced the upcoming launch of an official Steam Link app for Android. Well, the day has come and the Steam Link app for Android is now available in beta. Downloadable straight from Google Play, you can boot up the app, connect to...

Sprint Announces ‘Unlimited 55+’ Plan to Match T-Mobile’s ‘Unlimited 55+’ Plan

Tim May 17, 2018 31

T-Mobile and Sprint are in the early stages of joining forces, but that doesn't appear to have stopped Sprint from announcing a new plan, albeit one that has striking similarities to one of T-Mobile's existing plans. Called Unlimited 55+, this plan is intended...

YouTube TV Adds TYT Network and Tastemade to Channel Lineup

Kellen May 17, 2018 15

YouTube TV added two new networks today to its ever-expanding lineup. The TYT Network and Tastemade are now available. Both channels are live right away for those of you who are subscribers/ For those not familiar, TYT (The Young Turks) is a progressive news...

Sony Pushing Google Assistant Integration to Select Headphones, Earbuds

Tim May 17, 2018 6

It appears Sony has begun the process of pushing true Google Assistant integration to select models of headphones and earbuds, specifically the WI-1000X and WH-1000XM2. First spotted by Android Police, this update will allow for users to hear notification read...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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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