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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-...

Sony Intros Google Assistant-Powered Speaker, Costs $199

Tim August 31, 2017 10

Just as Google teased yesterday, with the notion that more products featuring Google Assistant were on the way, a new smart speaker powered by Google's digital assistant has been announced by Sony at IFA. Labeled as the LF-S50G, Sony's new speaker looks much...

YouTube TV Expands to 12 New Markets

Tim August 31, 2017 37

YouTube TV is continuing its rollout across the US, this time lighting up in 12 new markets. The latest additions include Cleveland, Denver, Kansas City, Salt Lake City, and St. Louis. These are big markets, so essentially, YouTube TV is now available for...

LG V30 is Coming Some Day This Fall at Some Price at These Carriers

Kellen August 31, 2017 32

I think it's pretty safe to say that I'm turning into a big fan of the LG V30, even though I've only had the chance to play with a preview unit for a handful of days. LG just did so much right here that it's going to be a phone you should probably all strongly...

Here Are the Sony Xperia Devices Getting Android Oreo

Tim August 31, 2017 5

Are you the owner of a Sony Xperia phone? Good, this post will be important for you. Below is the list of each Xperia phone that will receive an update to Android 8.0 "Oreo." Basically, if you don't see your phone listed, it's time to start thinking about an...

Sony Unveils the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact, Will Launch With Android Oreo

Tim August 31, 2017 19

Sony unveiled the Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact at IFA this week, matching up nicely with the leaks that took place last week. Like we've seen from pretty much all past Xperia devices, both are specced quite nicely, but differ very much in size. Both...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 19

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 19

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 19

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 19

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 19

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 19

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 19

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 19

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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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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