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Blue Coral Galaxy S7 Edge is Indeed Coming to the US This Year

Kellen October 31, 2016 44

Samsung confirmed this evening that the Galaxy S7 Edge will soon arrive at US carriers in Blue Coral. What's significant about Blue Coral? It's the blue and rose gold color scheme that was an early exclusive to the Galaxy Note 7 before that phone was...

Video: Google Pixel Review

Kellen October 31, 2016 44

Our written Google Pixel and Pixel XL review dropped last week, but we've had a number of you ask when the video review would be out. Does today work? It's out now! For those who weren't interested in reading the thousands of words put down in that review,...

DEAL: Verizon Promo Code Knocks 20% Off Phones, Brings 32GB Pixel XL to $615

Kellen October 31, 2016 44

Verizon is currently running one of the better deals on smartphones we have seen in a while. How does 20% off a phone sound? That includes Google's new Pixel and Pixel XL, by the way. If you head to Verizon to buy a phone and then do so with a device payment...

DEAL: Best Buy has the Moto X Pure Edition on Sale for $250

Kellen October 31, 2016 44

Sure, the Moto X Pure Edition is over a year old and we don't know how long Motorola will continue to support it, but if you are in need of a really solid phone on the cheap, it's not a bad option. At just $249.99 through Best Buy, you can own a brand new Moto...

Google Play is Sick of Apps Gaming the System With Fraudulent Installs, Fake Reviews

Kellen October 31, 2016 44

Google is done with apps and their developers who attempt to game the Google Play discovery systems. Starting today, improved detection and filtering systems have been implemented that will attempt to keep apps out of view that may have tried to fraudulently...

TAG Heuer Connected Now Comes in Rose Gold and Costs $9,900

Kellen October 31, 2016 44

Now that Apple has stopped offering its ridiculously priced all-gold Apple Watch Edition, a real watchmaker has stepped in to take its place. TAG Heuer is now selling a rose gold version of their Connected watch. What's the price? Oh, $9,900. The watch doesn'...

Cricket’s $50 Plan Jumps to 8GB Data Per Month

Kellen October 31, 2016 44

Lost a bit in the end-of-week shuffle, Cricket announced that it was upping the data bucket on its $50 plan to 8GB of high-speed data per month. That's a jump from 5GB per month without any sort of price hike. The change in plan is available to all customers...

We’ve Reviewed Pixels!

Kellen October 28, 2016 44

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're talking Google's Pixels almost all show long. Why? Because our Pixel and Pixel XL review is in, you probably own them, and well, what else do Android nerds want to talk about at the moment? Oh, we'll probably find...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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 6

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 3

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 12

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 4

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 2

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 12

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 18

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 44

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 44

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 44

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 44

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 44

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 44

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 44

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 44

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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