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IKEA Introduces TRÅDFRI Smart Lighting System, Bulbs as Low as $11.99

Kellen March 27, 2017 44

If you have yet to jump into the world of smart lights, I certainly can understand. After all, these things (Philips products in particular) are pretty damn expensive. But what if IKEA offered up a solution that wasn't cheap, but also wasn't ridiculously...

eBay’s Android App Updated to Make Selling Easier

Tim March 27, 2017 8

eBay announced changes for its mobile platform this morning, moving to make the selling process more simplified for those not on a desktop computer. With the changes, users will now search for the item they are selling, select it, which will then auto-fill...

Unlocked Galaxy S7, Which Samsung Hates and Never Updates, Received March’s Security Patch That Isn’t Nougat

Kellen March 27, 2017 56

The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are the absolute worst phones you could buy if you care about timely updates, current security patches, and fun new versions of Android that include new features and all that jazz. I say that because the US...

Andy Rubin Just Teased His Company’s First Phone

Kellen March 27, 2017 76

Two days before Samsung will take the stage to show off the Galaxy S8, Android co-founder Andy Rubin just teased his new company's first smartphone. First reported on in December 2015 and then again only a few months ago, Rubin is said to have put together a...

Facebook Messenger Now Has Live Location, Just Like Google Maps

Tim March 27, 2017 14

In a recent update for Google Maps, users gained the ability to share a live location. In an update for Facebook Messenger, that same feature is now available. With the update, available for Android and iOS, users can share their real-time position on a map...

Samsung is Going to Sell Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 Devices…Ugh (Updated)

Kellen March 27, 2017 133

Samsung announced today that they plan to recycle returned Galaxy Note 7 devices "in an environmentally friendly way." In doing so, they also announced that they plan to sell some as refurbished. Seriously, not again. To recycle bad Note 7s properly, Samsung...

Google Play Now Hosting “Free App of the Week”

Kellen March 27, 2017 6

Google has apparently jumped on board with the idea that you like free stuff every week. We'll see how long it lasts, but Google Play is now offering up a free app of the week. A new category for a weekly free app popped up over the weekend, showcasing a game...

Android O!

Kellen March 24, 2017 5

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're diving into Android O and its surprise unveiling this week as a developer preview. We'll share the biggest new features, which devices it's available on, what you should be excited about, and more. After that, it's...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 5

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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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