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Pre-Order the LG V30, Get the ‘New’ Daydream View VR Headset

Tim September 25, 2017 38

According to a screenshot that has circulated via reddit, those who pre-order an LG V30 in the US (whenever pre-orders take place), will receive a free Daydream View. It is clarified in the text that we're talking about the "new" Daydream View, the one we...

Levi’s Commuter Trucker Jacket With Jacquard Arrives This Week

Kellen September 25, 2017 18

The Levi's Commuter Trucker Jacket that is powered by Google's Project Jacquard technology, finally goes on sale this week after a couple of years worth of work. It'll still cost $350, but that may just have to be the price you pay for the combination of...

Weekly Recap: Leak All the Google Things

Tim September 22, 2017 9

That's a wrap on a crazy and fun week. If you somehow missed it, we took over the Interwebz on Tuesday, posting up info and pictures of what we think is everything Google is set to announce on October 4. It was good times. We also published our video review of...

Unlocked Essential Phone Now Available at Best Buy With In-Store Availability

Kellen September 22, 2017 43

The unlocked Essential Phone is now available for purchase at Best Buy. The pre-order period is done and you can order one with quick shipping or head into your local Best Buy to pick it up. In fact, I'm seeing several stores in the Portland area have them in-...

Oh Yeah, Google Leak Recap

Kellen September 22, 2017 10

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, boy do we have a ton of Android stuff to cover. As you know, we revealed what may be all of Google's new products that are scheduled to be announced on October 4. From the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, to the new Google Home...

RIP, Slow Android Update Rollouts: Mashing “Check for Update” Button Now Worth Doing Again

Kellen September 22, 2017 86

Back in 2013, now-former Android engineer Dan Morrill explained to us that mashing the "check for update" button in Android was a waste of your time. Fast forward to today and things have changed for the better, according to Googler Elliott Hughes, as long as...

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Googler Gives Actual Explanation Why Bose’s Google Assistant Headphones are Super Useful

Kellen September 22, 2017 59

Yesterday's response to Google and Bose's announcement about the new QuietComfort 35 II headphones with Google Assistant on board was lukewarm at best. Most couldn't figure out (including us) how these were that different from any other Bluetooth headphones....

DxOMark Ranks iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Cameras Highest for Smartphones

Kellen September 22, 2017 117

DxOMark scores are a thing. I'm not sure how much they mean to most of us around here, but there is no doubt that select Android manufacturers and super fans of them like to trot out their favorite phone's DxO score as it sits close to or at the top of DxO's...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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 117

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 117

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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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