Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Android Distribution Updated for January 2018: Oreo Continues to Grow at Unimpressive Rate

Tim January 8, 2018 10

Each month, Google posts up the Android Distribution numbers, and each month, we try to hold our laughter back. In December, Oreo, the latest and greatest version of Android, was on as many Android handsets as Ice Cream Sandwich. That equated to 0.5% of the...

Google Further Details Android TV Oreo Update With Redesigned UI

Kellen January 8, 2018 14

Back at Google I/O, Google showed off the next big UI update for Android TV that would arrive with Android Oreo. You probably know little about it and likely have never seen it because no Android TV has it outside of the Nexus Player, a device you can no...

Haier Launching Android TV-Equipped Smart TVs in Mid-2018

Tim January 8, 2018 3

A partnership between Haier and Google has been announced this week at CES, one that will bring Android TV to Haier's new lineup of Smart TVs for 2018. We have yet to hear specs for the 2018 Smart TV models, but we do know that Haier expects to deliver all of...

Ring Announces New Stick Up Cams, Smart Lighting, and Shipping Estimate for Ring Alarm

Kellen January 8, 2018 3

Ring, the company you probably know because of its early entries into the smart doorbell arena, now sports a full ecosystem of smart home products that aim to keep your residence secure. To open CES 2018, Ring has announced new Stick Up cameras, outdoor smart...

Sony Makes the Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra, and Xperia L2 Official at CES

Tim January 8, 2018 13

Only a few days ago we got our first look at Sony's new Xperia lineup by way of a leak. All three Xperia devices shown off in that leak have now been made official at CES, the Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra, and Xperia L2. While US availability was not...

Yale x Nest Lock is Finally Coming in March

Kellen January 8, 2018 10

Yale and Nest teamed up at least a year ago to announce that they were creating the ultimate smart lock. For reasons will likely never know, the lock is only now arriving in 2018. The Yale x Nest Lock you'll get controls over this Yale product within the Nest...

NVIDIA Intros Big Format Gaming Displays, 65″ 4K Panels With G-Sync and SHIELD Built-In

Tim January 8, 2018 10

Last night, NVIDIA announced BFGD (Big Format Gaming Displays) at CES. Should you already spend many hours at your computer desk playing games and doing all sorts of other work, prepare yourself for what NVIDIA believes you should have sitting in front of you...

Google Pay Arrives to Combine Android Pay, Google Wallet

Kellen January 8, 2018 68

RIP, Android Pay and Google Wallet. Hello, Google Pay. Google announced this morning that Google Pay has arrived to combine all of their payment options under a single brand. From Android Pay and Google Wallet, to your payment info stored in Chrome and paying...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 68

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...

Read More
Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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