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Weekly Recap: Easter Bunny x S9 Reviews

Kellen March 30, 2018 8

Another big week around these parts! We posted both written and video reviews of the Galaxy S9 and S9+. Our opinions on both are probably what most expected, even if Samsung fankids are throwing some fits. Overall, we found both to be really good phones, but...

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...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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