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Essential Phone: 24 Hours Later, Some Initial Thoughts

Kellen September 1, 2017 199

After spending a few minutes with an Essential Phone last week during my trip to NYC for Samsung's Note 8 launch, I now have a retail unit in house that we'll begin to put through our tests as we form a proper review, one that isn't rushed into a 48-hour...

JBL’s New Link Speaker Series Will Also Feature Google Assistant

Kellen September 1, 2017 10

Go ahead and add JBL to the list of companies on the verge of launching a Google Assistant-powered speaker. In fact, JBL has a whole series ready called JBL LINK. The JBL LINK series is made up of three speakers, the LINK 10, LINK 20, and LINK 300. As the...

T-Mobile Launches Galaxy Note 8 BOGO Deal

Kellen September 1, 2017 31

The T-Mobile Galaxy Note 8 BOGO deal is now live for those who have been holding out on a pre-order. As expected, you can buy a Galaxy Note 8 and get a second free, but you'll have to sign-up for finance agreements and a new line, while waiting for a prepaid...

DEAL: Verizon Accessory Sale – 50% Off Daydream View, $30 Off Moto Gamepad, $100 Off Moto 360 Mod

Kellen September 1, 2017 14

As we head into Labor Day Weekend and the kiddies run back to school, we're seeing a bunch of good deals on tech goods around the web. Verizon is one that's hosting a decent accessory sale for the next few days that includes 50% off Google's VR headset, plus a...

T-Mobile Hosting Uncarrier NEXT Event on September 6

Tim August 31, 2017 40

T-Mobile's last Uncarrier NEXT event was at CES this year, but today, a new NEXT event has been scheduled for September 6 (next Wednesday). Even though the carrier posted up a hype trailer and gave us dates, we don't quite have an idea of what they will...

We’re Kind of Busy at the Moment

Kellen August 31, 2017 3

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, I'll just suggest that you strap in because we're about to dive into it all. And when I say "all," I mean the past two weeks worth of Android and tech madness that included more news than any normal human can possibly...

Moto X4 is Official Without Any Customizable Options, $400 Price Tag, and Fall Arrival

Kellen August 31, 2017 59

Motorola unwrapped the Moto X4 this morning, a phone that isn't anything like the old Moto X line and is instead some sort of new, shiny mid-to-upper-mid-range offering that is piggybacking off the old X's good memories. That's OK, I guess, just don't compare...

Gboard Gets Stickers and Bitmoji Support

Kellen August 31, 2017 11

The latest update to Google's Gboard keyboard on Android brings with it support for both stickers and Bitmoji. As Tim just explained to me, Bitmoji are personalized emoji that you design to look like yourself and are super popular with 12 year olds and his 40-...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 199

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 199

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 199

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 199

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 199

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 199

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 199

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 199

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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