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Samsung Intros Rewards Program for Samsung Pay, Earn Points Towards New Devices or Visa Prepaid Cards

Tim November 14, 2016 15

Samsung Pay is introducing a rewards program for users this week, one that will have you racking up points for redemption towards new Samsung products, Visa prepaid cards, or even trips to Napa Valley or Las Vegas. Samsung Rewards works like many other credit...

DEAL: Start Your Smart Home With Samsung SmartThings Hub, Which is Just $50 Right Now ($50 Off)

Kellen November 14, 2016 28

Samsung's SmartThings line of products has been a leader in smart home controls for years now. It works with just about every new platform that is created, including Google Home and Amazon Echo and Philips Hue and Ecobee thermostats and smart locks and smart...

Samsung Acquires HARMAN to Get Serious About Connected Car Tech (Audio Too)

Kellen November 14, 2016 19

This morning, Samsung announced that it had acquired HARMAN to the tune of $8 billion. Samsung states that they will use the company's relationships with automakers to further enter the connected auto sector. I'd imagine they'll be happy to accept HARMAN's...

Google Play Music Gets a Big Update With New Home Screen, Smarter Recommendations

Kellen November 14, 2016 59

Google announced a major update to Google Play Music this morning, one that will show you smarter and timelier recommendations with a new home screen layout and always-available offline playback. This is a big one, and it starts arriving today. Up front, when...

Google’s Other New Goodies

Kellen November 11, 2016 5

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're catching up on two weeks worth of news, but we'll focus a lot of time on Google Home and Daydream View, since both are available from Google. After, we'll talk Nougat updates, Galaxy S8 rumors, OnePlus' new phone,...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: November 11, 2016

Tim November 11, 2016

Another week in the books here at DL. This week, we posted up a review for Google's Daydream View VR headset, plus we unboxed Huawei's latest flagship device, the Mate 9. In addition, we learned that OnePlus 3 owners should expect to see Nougat by year's end (...

DEAL: Moto 360 Sport is Just $120 Right Now

Kellen November 11, 2016 17

Daily Steals is currently running a deal on the Moto 360 Sport that is borderline impulse-buy area. At just $119.99, we're talking about $180 discount over its original $300 price. In recent months, it has been permanently dropped to under $200, but this is...

Deal: Entire Harry Potter Movie Collection for $50, Down From $103

Tim November 11, 2016 19

This may seem silly to some people, but you know what, I enjoy Harry Potter. There, I said! For a limited time on Google Play, you can grab the entire Harry Potter movie collection in HD, Sorcerer's Stone (aka Philosopher's Stone) through Deathly Hallows Pt. 2...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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