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Galaxy S9+ Gets Torn Down, Guts Exposed, Proves to be Very Difficult to Repair

Tim March 12, 2018 5

iFixIt has published its teardown of the Galaxy S9+, letting all of the DIY-ers out there get a sense of just how hard it will be to perform self repairs on their new phone. On the 1 to 10 scale iFixIt publishes, the Galaxy S9+ scores a 4, which isn't the...

Contest: Enter the DL Bracket Challenge 2018, Win a Google Home Max!

Kellen March 12, 2018 23

The 9th annual DL Bracket Challenge is here! We've picked the prize, the teams and brackets are set, and the contest is open for business. This year, we're giving away a Google Home Max, the newest smart speaker from Google. Being the biggest and most...

OnePlus Beta Testing Android 8.1 on OnePlus 5, 5T Right Now

Tim March 12, 2018 4

Owners of a OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T can download the latest beta this week, bringing their phones up to Android 8.1, otherwise known OxygenOS Open Beta 6 for the OP5 and Open Beta 4 for the OP5T. Besides the bump to Android 8.1 OnePlus is incorporating its...

Android Wear Could be Seeing a Rebrand to Wear OS

Tim March 12, 2018 23

During the process of setting up an Android Wear device, a reddit user has spotted something quite peculiar. As you'll see in the screenshot below, Google looks to be testing a new logo for its wearable platform, but that's not even the biggest news here. Also...

Galaxy Note 8, S8, and Galaxy S9 Get Access to Camera-Based Google Lens Experience

Kellen March 12, 2018 15

Back at MWC, Google announced that Google Lens would rollout to Google Photos for everyone (And it did!), but that the camera-based version would also show up on "compatible flagship devices" within the coming weeks. Since that announcement, the Galaxy S8 line...

Weekly Recap: Android P or Galaxy S9?

Kellen March 9, 2018 9

We had an incredibly fun week here at Droid Life. The festivities kicked off with March's Android security update, followed by an unboxing of the $1,225 Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design. We then got the first developer preview of Android P, flashed it and played...

Motorola to Release VR Headset That’s a Moto Mod, or Maybe It’s a Moto Mod That’s a VR Headset

Tim March 9, 2018 8

If there's one thing the world doesn't need more of, it's VR headsets. There are countless iterations available from all sorts of companies, but according to a new tweet from @evleaks, Motorola thinks they have a pretty innovative idea for them. As we can see...

DEAL: Amazon’s Deal of the Day is Certified Refurbished Nexus 5X for $140, Nexus 6P for $219

Kellen March 9, 2018 36

I know that both the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X just got cut off from major Android OS updates with Android P, but they still might be a good buy for someone who wants a Google phone that will continue to be kept up-to-date on security patches for the next several...

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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 36

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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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