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Weekly Recap: Galaxy Note 8 Review is Live and October 4 is Pixel 2 Day!

Tim September 15, 2017 5

At long last, the weekend has arrived, but not without a whole lot of stuff going down in the Android world. The big news is that we posted up our Galaxy Note 8 review, but also, Google confirmed that October 4 is the big Pixel 2 day! Get hyped! Along with...

DEAL: Amazon Echo (Cert Refurbished) is Just $80 Right now

Kellen September 15, 2017 5

Since you just got paid, being Friday and all, it's time to spend all that cash before Sunday ever arrives like the wild, edge-living child you are. And your best value is on certified refurbished Amazon Echo units that are just $79.99 at the moment. That's $...

Galaxy Note 8, Essential Phone Reviews

Kellen September 15, 2017 5

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're kicking things off with Google's confirmation of the Pixel 2 event on October 4 and the latest in rumors surrounding the new Pixel phones. After that, it's on to our Galaxy Note 8 and Essential Phone reviews, which...

Galaxy Note 8 Review

Tim September 15, 2017 5

Before I dive into all things Galaxy Note 8 review, let's get this out of the way. Last year, with the Galaxy Note 7 recall, things were bad. To this date, I don't think we've seen something quite like it in smartphones, and to happen to such a big player in...

Verizon Galaxy Note 8 Receives Day One Update, Patches Blueborne and Improves GPS (Updated)

Tim September 15, 2017 5

A day one update is rolling out to the Galaxy Note 8 on Verizon, labeled as build NMF26X.N950USQU1AQI5. According to the changelog, this update patches the Blueborne vulnerability (more info), but also improves GPS stability and the preloaded Swype keyboard....

It’s Galaxy Note 8 Day! Who has the Best Deal?

Kellen September 15, 2017 5

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is now in stores! Even though many of you have had the phone in hands for some time now, thanks to pre-orders, if you were holding out for some reason, today is the day you can walk into a store and buy one. It'll cost you close to $1...

Deal: Buy a Samsung Fast Wireless Charging Convertible for $72, Down From $90

Tim September 14, 2017 5

Currently on Best Buy, compatible Samsung device owners can grab a Fast Wireless Charging Convertible for $72, down from its usual price of $89.99. While that does sound steep for a wireless charger, the convertible is Samsung's high-end charger, capable of...

Jaybird Introduces Wireless RUN Headphones, Freedom 2 Also

Kellen September 14, 2017 5

Jaybird, maker of some of the best sport Bluetooth earbuds on the planet, is back today with two new products, one that jumps onto the full-wireless train. The new Jaybird RUN and Jaybird Freedom 2 are arriving in October at $179.99 and $149.99, respectively,...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 7

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 9

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 3

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 2

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 6

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 6

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 3

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 12

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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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 5

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 5

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 5

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 5

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 5

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 5

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 5

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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