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Google Store Hosting All Sorts of Back to School Deals

Kellen August 7, 2017 10

The big story from the weekend was Google's sharp discount on its Pixel and Pixel XL phones by up to $200. The discounts there are the best we have seen on the Pixels to date, but they aren't the only discounts running right now through the Google Store. If...

DEAL: Google Drops Pixel and Pixel XL by Up to $200, Includes Free Daydream View

Kellen August 6, 2017 10

Google just launched a mega-sale on its Pixel and Pixel XL devices. But not only that, they are including a free Daydream View with purchase ($79 value). At the moment, you can grab a Pixel or Pixel XL through the Google Store for up to $200 off. It appears...

Weekly Recap: The Essential Note 8 XL 2 V30 is Coming

Kellen August 4, 2017 10

Just when I thought we'd never get out of the early summer slow period of Android news, a wave crashes into the site and we almost can't keep up. Not only did we review the Moto Z2 Force this week and hammer out a new DL Show, but we learned almost all there...

This Icon Pack is Hot: CandyCons

Tim August 4, 2017 10

As many of you may know, we tend to share "hot" icon packs that we stumble upon in Google Play. I was browsing through a few this week, finally settling on a free pack anyone can use, called CandyCons. I love candy, it's free, so why not check it out? Inside,...

Verizon’s Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4, and Galaxy Note Edge All Pick-Up Updates

Kellen August 4, 2017 10

Verizon pushed a batch of updates to some of its older Samsung devices as we ride off into the weekend. The Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4, and Galaxy Note Edge are all receiving new builds that welcome in security patches. For new software versions, you'll...

New Pixel Render Heat, Z2 Force Review Complete

Kellen August 4, 2017 10

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we return from a 2-week summer break to dive into fresh new Google Pixel 2 images and reported features, our Moto Z2 Force review, the various Galaxy Note 8 leaks and rumors, plus the latest on the Essential Phone and LG...

Hooray: Lenovo Ditches Custom UI, Switches to Stock Android

Tim August 4, 2017 10

Announced this week, Lenovo is ditching its Vibe Pure UI in favor of stock Android. Righteous. According to Lenovo, the company listened to its customers and decided that removing its custom skin was for the best. If you want to see how Lenovo does with this...

Google’s Pixel 2 Emerges With Stereo Speakers, Large Bezels, No Headphone Jack

Kellen August 4, 2017 10

Alright, so we've seen purported renders of Google's new Pixel XL 2, the one we are expecting to be made by LG. It looks incredible, with its FullVision-esque display, matte black finish, and minimal yet premium design. But what about the HTC-made Pixel 2, the...

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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