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Official: Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Active Arrives Exclusively at AT&T This Week

Kellen August 7, 2017 15

Samsung and AT&T announced the Galaxy S8 Active this morning, a phone that isn't much of a mystery, though that shouldn't take away from what is being presented here. Like Active phones from the past, the Galaxy S8 Active is an alternative to Samsung's...

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 94

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

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 18

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 11

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 2

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 16

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...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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