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Google’s Santa Village Open for Business Again

Tim December 1, 2017 2

Google's Santa Tracker app for Android and the entire Santa Village for desktop users are now back open for business this holiday season. With the app, kids and even grownups can play games, get info on Santa's whereabouts (spoiler: he's typically always at...

Fast Charging Balls

Kellen December 1, 2017 2

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we return from a holiday break to share initial thoughts on the OnePlus 5T after spending the past week with it, as well as our final thoughts on the Razer Phone. We'll also recap the latest on the Galaxy S9, Google...

DEAL: Google Home 2-Pack Available at Best Buy for Only $130

Tim December 1, 2017 8

BOGO alert, folks! For a very limited time, you can purchase a 2-pack of Google Home units from Best Buy, priced at just $130. That's quite the deal, considering two separate Google Home purchases would typically run about $260. As stated on Best Buy's website...

Google Play ‘Best of 2017’ Results Are In!

Tim December 1, 2017 12

It's now December, which means it's time for Best of 2017 lists! I must say, I love this time of year, because it allows us to be super duper subjective and tell the world our favorite apps, phones, and games from the year. That's not exactly what this post is...

DEAL: Verizon Drops $300 Off Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, No Trade Required (Updated)

Kellen December 1, 2017 107

Verizon has opened up December with a huge Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL deal. Starting today in stores (and Sunday online), you can grab a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL for $300 off with a device payment plan. At $300 off, you are looking at a Pixel 2 for as low as $349 and...

Super Helpful: Allo for Web Tells You When Your Phone’s Battery is Low

Kellen December 1, 2017 30

Since Google Allo for the web needs your phone on and alive in order to sync your messages, you can imagine the fear should you use it regularly and your phone's battery run out of juice. With a dead phone, your Allo web experience doesn't happen and your...

Verizon Galaxy Note 8 Picks Up November Security Patch

Kellen December 1, 2017 10

Verizon's Galaxy Note 8 has picked up another new update this morning that introduces the November security patch. That's all that is detailed in the new software version (N950USQS2BQK2), though there is a mention of the KRACK fix being included. The odd thing...

Google May Fold Nest Into Its Hardware Business, and That Would Make Sense

Kellen November 30, 2017 13

When Google bought Nest back in 2014 for billions of dollars in cash, they told us that Nest would continue on under its own "distinct brand identity." Then when Google became Alphabet a little over a year later, that didn't change and Nest still remained as...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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