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The Little Things: Pixel 2 and 2 XL Screens Don’t Light Up When You Charge or Unplug

Kellen December 2, 2017 124

I can't tell you how many times I've cussed out my phone just before falling asleep. Typically, when I'm ready to pass out for the night, I reach for the charging cable next to my bed and plug in whichever phone I'm testing at the moment, only to have its...

Weekly Recap: OnePlus 5T is Here and Google Fixed Its Burger Emoji

Tim December 1, 2017 2

The big news from this week is Google's fixing of its hamburger emoji. Yep, massive news. More seriously, we have the OnePlus 5T in-house (review coming up soon!), Google may launch the Google Home Max on December 11, and Andy Rubin has taken a leave from...

T-Mobile Shares Entire List of LTE-A Markets – See If You are Covered

Kellen December 1, 2017 29

Your smartphone isn't quite ready for true 5G yet, but that hasn't stopped carriers from taking additional steps to build up their networks as we get there. T-Mobile has been vocal in recent years about the investment they've made in their LTE network to help...

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...

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 107

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 107

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 107

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 107

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 107

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 107

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 107

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 107

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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 124

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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