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Man, These Pictures Taken With the Google Pixel 2 are Nuts

Kellen October 9, 2017 92

Google's camera in the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL is highly rated and we also figure it will be one of the best, but you never really know until you either see some results or get your hands on the camera and start testing yourself. Today, we have at least half of...

Weekly Recap: It’s True, This Week was Nuts

Kellen October 6, 2017 7

What a week. What. A. Week. Right? Google took over on Wednesday with its huge hardware event, which meant that everything else, even if it would normally have been a big deal, got pushed to the side. Google gave us new Pixel 2 phones, a Pixelbook, Google Home...

Report: T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Could be Announced This Month

Kellen October 6, 2017 56

According to a report out of Bloomberg, T-Mobile and Sprint are now "ironing out" the final details on a merger that could be announced as early as the end of October. The announcement could happen as each carrier presents its Q3 earnings in just a few weeks....

Want to Know How Google Built the Pixel 2’s Camera? Watch This Video

Kellen October 6, 2017 24

The camera in the new Google Pixel 2 phones is more than likely going to be a really good one. We assume that because the camera in the Pixel and Pixel XL was arguably the best in the business last year, but also because Google seems to have figured something...

Verizon LG V30 and V20 Pick-Up Blueborne Security Patch

Kellen October 6, 2017 7

Both the LG V30 and V20 on Verizon picked up updates today, updates that'll address the Blueborne security vulnerability. That's all either update is here for, so I'm not going to waste your time with any additional fluff. The LG V30 is seeing update VS99610c,...

Oh Yeah, Pixel 2 Reaction Time

Kellen October 6, 2017 6

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping the mega Google event that went down this week! That means reactions to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Google Home Mini and Max, Pixelbook, Pixel Buds, and all of the other announcements that came out of...

DEAL: Best Buy is Selling Pixel 2 at $100 Off, Pixel 2 XL at $25 Off

Kellen October 6, 2017 63

Looking for the best Pixel 2 deal? Best Buy currently has it, assuming you don't have a phone to trade. If you are just straight up buying the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL on a device payment plan, Best Buy is here for you. The electronics dealer is selling the Pixel...

Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are Getting 3 Years of OS and Security Updates

Kellen October 5, 2017 80

According to the Google Store listing for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Google plans to provide "3 years of OS and security updates" to each device. That's noteworthy because 3 years worth of OS updates would be an extra year compared to the original Pixel and...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 80

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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 92

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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