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HTC U11 Gains Hands-Free Access to Amazon Alexa, a First for a Phone

Kellen July 17, 2017

Amazon Alexa has arrived on its first phone with hands-free access, thanks to the HTC U11. While Alexa started arriving on smartphones this year (Huawei Mate 9), the U11 is the first to allow you to access Alexa using the "Alexa," wake command at any time. The...

Weekly Recap: Wint… Err… 2nd-Gen Pixel Info is Coming!

Tim July 14, 2017 2

I don't know about you, but I'll be attached to my couch all weekend, rewatching Game of Thrones before the season 7 premiere takes place on Sunday. I'm super pumped! If you're into other stuff, such as Android news, the weekend is a good time catch up on the...

Bixby Update Brings Voice Control Over Google Play Store, Pandora, and Yelp

Kellen July 14, 2017 11

Bixby received another update this week that adds voice controls to three additional apps: Google Play, Pandora, and Yelp. With this Bixby Voice and Home update and access to those apps, you can perform new voice tasks like installing apps, finding nearby...

DEAL: Use This Code to Get 20% Off eBay Tech and Audio Goodies

Kellen July 14, 2017 3

This isn't a specific product deal, but we wanted to point out that eBay is hosting a 20% off code for the weekend that will land you discounts on everything from tech and audio to fashion goods. There is a specific list of sellers that you'll have to go...

HTC Desire 555 Now Available Exclusively at Cricket Wireless

Tim July 14, 2017 9

A new HTC device is available today on Cricket Wireless, the Desire 555. This device is an affordable option on Cricket, priced at just $119 when you switch to Cricket or upgrade devices. For specs, the Desire 555 comes with a 5" TFT HD display, 16GB internal...

Pixel 2 Renders Arrive

Kellen July 14, 2017 8

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we've got Pixel 2 news to talk about. The first renders have leaked for the bigger Pixel XL 2 (made by LG), plus we have new feature rumors to drool about. Outside of that news, we have potential announcement dates for...

Get Ready to Say, “Alexa, Turn on the TV” With Logitech Harmony, Sony, and BroadLink Products

Kellen July 14, 2017 27

TV control using your voice and Amazon Alexa is now in beta for supported devices from Sony, BroadLink, and Logitech Harmony. That means you can say, "Alexa, turn on the TV" or, "Alexa, volume down," and have those actions happen, all without ever touching a...

Google Maps Now Displaying Traffic Time Graph Inside of Directions

Tim July 14, 2017 7

Google Maps is beginning to display the best time to make those errands, with a time graph being shown directly inside of the directions menu. As an example, let's say you want to head to the mall. Simply plug in the address, then Google Maps will display the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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