Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Spotify Testing an Auto Mode to Make the App Safer to Use While Driving

Tim July 10, 2017 7

According to at least one user on reddit, Spotify is currently testing an Auto Mode internally. This mode makes the app safer to use while driving, but it doesn't appear to be quite ready for widespread rollout yet. With this mode enabled, the buttons for...

Google Allo’s Web Client is a “Few More Weeks” Out

Kellen July 10, 2017 45

Where is the Google Allo web client? According to Amit Fulay, the head of product for Google's Allo and Duo, it should be here in a "few more weeks." That's the latest update after we learned in May that we were still a "month or two" away from it arriving....

T-Mobile Galaxy S8 Update Brings June Security Patch, Tweaks Nav Bar (Updated)

Kellen July 10, 2017 25

On Friday night, T-Mobile and Samsung pushed out an update to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The update isn't necessarily major, but does weigh in at 280+MB and brings with it some additional tweaks. For one, the update (G950USQU1AQFJ, G955USQU1AQFJ) brings...

DEAL: Google Home + Chromecast Bundle for Just $99.99 ($64 Off)

Kellen July 10, 2017 9

We've got more deals to tell you about here shortly, but the best of the best today is over at eBay where Google is selling a Google Home and Chromecast bundle for just $99.99. That's a $64 discount. It actually seems like Google is tossing in a free...

Weekly Recap: OnePlus 5 Reviews Are Live!

Tim July 7, 2017 2

The work week has come to a close, but we certainly made good use of this short week. Both our written and video reviews of the OnePlus 5 are now live, and in them, we go over everything you need to know if you've been eyeing the latest from OnePlus. On top of...

DEAL: Quick Charge 3.0 Products From Aukey and Anker Get Big Discounts

Kellen July 7, 2017 14

It's the weekend, so you are probably making plans and might need to consider whether or not you'll be able to keep your phone charged the entire time. Should you not yet own a quick charger or portable power bank, we've got a couple of options for you below...

Let’s Talk About This OnePlus 5 Review!

Kellen July 7, 2017 2

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're first and foremost sharing some final thoughts on the OnePlus 5. Our written and video reviews are out, and this is an important one knowing that we called the OnePlus 3 the 2016 phone of the year. Is the 5? Let's...

Bixby Voice Gets Update With Open Q&A Feature to Help You Get Answers

Kellen July 7, 2017 17

Bixby Voice, for those a part of the early access program, is receiving an update today that introduces a new "Open Q&A" feature. As the name of the feature suggests, this is Samsung taking on Google in a way, by offering up a way for you to ask Bixby for...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 17

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

Read More
What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 17

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...

Read More
Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 17

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

Read More
Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 17

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

Read More
Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 17

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...

Read More
Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 17

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

Read More
Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 17

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

Read More
YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 17

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

Read More
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 7

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 7

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...

Read More
Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 7

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

Read More
Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 7

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...

Read More
VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 7

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...

Read More
Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 7

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 7

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...

Read More