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Samsung Pay Adds PayPal as Payment Option

Kellen July 17, 2017 13

Samsung announced today that the company has added PayPal as a new payment option in Samsung Pay. With PayPal access, Samsung Pay users will be able to access their PayPal wallets to make payments at any place Samsung Pay is accepted, which means in-app,...

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...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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 27

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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