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DEAL: Save $300 on a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL at Target, Get Free $250 Gift Card

Tim December 18, 2017 46

Set to expire later this month, Target is hosting a promo for anyone who gets a new Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL via adding a line of service or upgrading devices on a device payment plan. To put it in as simple of terms as possible, if you purchase a new Pixel on a...

DEAL: Save $100 on a Pixelbook at Best Buy, Get a Free Google Home

Tim December 18, 2017 19

For a limited time at Best Buy, folks can purchase a Pixelbook at $100 off, plus get a free Google Home with the purchase. At $100 off, the 128GB model comes down to $899, while the 256GB model comes down to $1099. Not only are you saving money on Google's...

T-Mobile HTC U11 Life Receiving Oreo Update

Tim December 18, 2017 5

HTC announced that the U11 Life on T-Mobile will begin receiving its Oreo update today. Inside, U11 Life owners can expect all of the same Oreo features we've been discussing for months now, including enhanced notifications, Picture-in-Picture, Autofill...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 50!

Tim December 18, 2017 16

We've reached Volume 50 of the Droid Life Q&A Sessions. Intense. We started this segment back in 2012, and if you're interested in reminiscing with us briefly, check out the first entry here. With the Q&A Sessions, you're able to pick our brains on any...

Google Investigating Decreased Pixel 2 XL Fingerprint Reader Speed After Android 8.1 Update

Tim December 18, 2017 67

Users on the Google Support forum are claiming the speed of their fingerprint reader on the Pixel 2 XL has been slowed down, following an update to Android 8.1. Before the update, the Pixel 2 XL's fingerprint reader is pretty fast, unlocking the display almost...

DEAL: Nova Launcher Prime Down to Just $1 on Google Play

Tim December 18, 2017 19

This time of year is always about gift giving to those you love, but have you taken the time to spoil yourself a little bit? For a limited time, you can get Nova Launcher Prime for just $1, which is a perfect, inexpensive treat for your Android device. If you'...

DEAL: Pixel 2 is $50 Off and Pixel 2 XL is $75 Off at Google Store (Plus Trade-In Offers Still Available)

Kellen December 18, 2017 26

Over the weekend, Google kicked off its best deal yet on Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The regular Pixel 2 now starts at $599, thanks to a $50 discount, while the Pixel 2 XL now starts at $774, thanks to a $75 discount. Those are straight-up discounts too, not weird...

Weekly Recap: Net Neutrality Vote, Galaxy S9 Renders, and The Last Jedi

Tim December 15, 2017 6

This week was one for the books. We had the FCC's vote to kill neutrality, got our first potential look at the Galaxy S9, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi hit theaters. Yup, a whole lot happened. If you missed this week's coverage, allow me to briefly recap....

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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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