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WWDC 2017 Live Blog! Where Keynotes Evolve Less Slowly Than iOS

Kellen June 5, 2017 35

WWDC 2017 is here and so is our really mature live blog. During the event, we're expecting not only to see black screens with charts and misleading data that only certain political figures would be proud of, but we should get iOS11 details, as well as the next...

T-Mobile Celebrating First Anniversary of T-Mobile Tuesdays Tomorrow, Lots of Goodies Planned

Tim June 5, 2017 11

T-Mobile is set to celebrate the first anniversary of T-Mobile Tuesdays this week, planning a major celebration that should leave many T-Mobile customers with lots of cool stuff. Starting tomorrow (June 6), everyone will have an opportunity to win epic prizes...

Google Family Calendars and Keep Family Sharing Went Live This Weekend

Kellen June 5, 2017 16

Shortly after Google I/O, the company announced additional Family library settings that would begin rolling out through Calendar, Keep, and of course, Photos. Over the weekend the Google Family Calendar and sharing of notes through Google Keep showed up for...

DEAL: Google Home Drops to $109 ($20 Off)

Kellen June 5, 2017 13

Yesterday, Google and its retail partners kicked off a new Google Home deal that is going to make it tough to pass on the smart home speaker assistant. At a $20 discount, you can begin the transformation into voice control over your home for just $109 or add...

So Essential

Kellen June 2, 2017 6

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we'll catch up on the past couple of weeks of Android now that Google I/O has ended. That means sharing all the thoughts we can about Andy Rubin's new Essential phone and other company news, while also diving into the...

Weekly Recap: Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone Has Cometh

Tim June 2, 2017 5

Pretty exciting week for Android users who have been in the industry for a bit. Andy Rubin, essentially the father of Android, is back in the spotlight with his latest company, Essential. The company's phone has been unveiled, and honestly, we're pretty stoked...

DEAL: Google WiFi 3-Pack is $19 Off at Best Buy

Kellen June 2, 2017 12

Mesh WiFi systems are all the rage these days with the tech kids. They are like the spinners of routers, you could say. Eh, look at me all hip and sh*t! I know what spinners are! Anyways, Google WiFi 3-packs are currently discounted at Best Buy to just $279.99...

Verizon Moto Z Play DROID Edition Updated With May Security Patch

Tim June 2, 2017 11

A security update is rolling out to the Moto Z Play DROID Edition on Verizon, bringing it up to the May 1 patch level. Beyond that, it doesn't look like Motorola or Verizon baked anything else into the update. If there was something else, Verizon's changelog...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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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