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Weekly Recap: 5T, X4, and Razer

Kellen November 17, 2017 3

Most years, we don't often expect much to happen in the Android industry after Google announces its hardware, but this year has been somewhat different. Not only do we have another OnePlus flagship-level phone to test, we also got the first phone from Razer...

Razer’s Hammerhead USB Type-C Earbuds Will Work Perfectly on the Razer Phone

Tim November 17, 2017 23

Razer is now selling its Hammerhead earbuds with USB Type-C, aimed directly at buyers of the Razer Phone. There are pre-existing versions of the Hammerhead buds that have a 3.5mm connector, but since the Razer Phone doesn't have a dedicated headphone jack,...

Question of the Day: What’s Your Favorite Google Assistant Feature?

Kellen November 17, 2017 160

I've found in recent months that I use the Google Assistant more and more. That could be because I've tried to add more Google Home units around the house and my wife and I enjoy yelling at them, but it's more likely that I'm using it more because Google keeps...

Xiaomi Launches Select Lifestyle Products to Amazon, Like Earbuds and a Robot Builder

Tim November 17, 2017 7

Xiaomi has hit Amazon in the US, launching a few lifestyle products that could be solid holiday gift ideas. On Amazon, there's four products highlighted currently. We have a 10,000mAh power bank for just $30, in-ear headphones for $26, some fancy Mi headphones...

Here are a Couple of Free Android-Themed Justice League Wallpapers

Kellen November 17, 2017 6

To celebrate the arrival of the new Justice League movie, Google has already teamed up with Warner Bros and DC to promote the film through Android Pay. We talked earlier in the week about how you can unlock a bunch of fun animations starring Justice League...

OnePlus 5T is Here

Kellen November 17, 2017 4

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're talking (as you probably grabbed from the title) about the latest phone from OnePlus, the OnePlus 5T. We'll dive into the upgrades over the 5, if it's a phone to consider, and also about where OnePlus is headed....

T-Mobile is Doing a BOGO Free Phone Deal Right Now

Kellen November 17, 2017 25

T-Mobile brought back their buy one, get one free phone deal today to kick off their holiday shopping season. That means you can buy two Galaxy S8 or Note 8 devices and one will be free, as long as you follow a set of steps and don't expect that second phone...

YouTube TV App Makes Its Way to Select LG, Samsung Smart TVs

Tim November 16, 2017 20

Announced today, the official YouTube TV app is available for owners of a Smart TV from LG and Samsung. While specific models aren't stated on YouTube TV's support page, it does list years, being 2016 and 2017 models. If you own a Samsung Smart TV and would...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 20

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 20

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 20

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 20

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...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 20

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...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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