Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

OnePlus Pushes Stable Android 8.1 Update to 5 and 5T, Stable Navigation Gestures Too

Kellen April 16, 2018 115

OnePlus is pushing a stable update of OxygenOS 5.1.0 today to the OnePlus 5 and 5T that brings each phone up to Android 8.1. The update includes full-screen gesture support on the 5T as well, similar to those seen on the iPhone X. For those on the OnePlus...

Razer Pushing Android 8.1 Update to Razer Phone Owners

Tim April 16, 2018 6

Announced this morning, Razer is now pushing out the Android 8.1 update to owners of the Razer Phone. For what's new, Razer doesn't appear to provide a specific changelog, but does link everyone to Google's overall 8.1 changelog. That includes changes for...

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Arrives This Summer, Features 5.8″ 4K HDR Display and Dual Cameras

Tim April 16, 2018 16

Sony announced the Xperia XZ2 lineup at MWC in February, with pre-orders going live last week. On the heels of that, another Xperia XZ2 device has been announced, the Xperia XZ2 Premium. Fittingly, given the Premium moniker, the device features a solid list of...

DEAL: Amazon Warehouse Drops 20% Off Items This Week, Like a Note 8 for $550

Kellen April 16, 2018 17

To celebrate Earth Week, Amazon is dropping an additional 20% off a bunch of items from its Amazon Warehouse site, where they sell used products (probably items that were returned). Since these are used items, they already carry low prices, but at an extra 20%...

DEAL: Essential Drops to $399, Lowest Price Since Black Friday

Kellen April 15, 2018 21

Guys, the Essential Phone has dropped once again to $399.99. That's $100 off and its lowest price since that crazy Black Friday deal we freaked out over. While this doesn't include a free 360 Camera, this is still a hell of a deal. At $399.99, you can choose...

Weekly Recap: Essential Already Getting Us Hyped for Sequel

Tim April 13, 2018 4

If you happened to miss any of the Android happenings this week, you done goofed up. Don't worry, though, that's why we're here! Let's catch you right up! Sony's new Xperia XZ2 lineup is now up for pre-order in the US, we basically reviewed the Nest Hello...

DEAL: Anker’s PowerWave Fast Wireless Charger With Quick Charge 3.0 Adapter is $14 Off

Kellen April 13, 2018 6

Anker sells a PowerWave fast wireless charger on Amazon that is powered by a Quick Charge 3.0 adapter for even faster charges when wired directly. That means you can use the wireless charging pad to get that wireless action (fast with Samsung phones), but if...

Did Google Just Out Android P’s Revamped Navigation Bar With Gesture Support?

Kellen April 13, 2018 36

Google posted to the Android Developers Blog today a story about DNS over TLS support in Android P. It's a fun story, if care about things like a built-in Private DNS mode. If you don't, then you may be interested in another part of this story - the screenshot...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 36

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...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 36

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 36

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...

Read More
Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 36

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

Read More
Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 36

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

Read More
Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 36

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...

Read More
Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 36

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

Read More
Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 36

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 115

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

Read More
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 115

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 115

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...

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

Tim July 27, 2023 115

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

Read More
Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 115

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...

Read More
VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 115

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...

Read More
Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 115

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 115

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...

Read More