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Verizon’s “Fireworks” Plan Changes Coming July 7, Include Price and Data Hikes

Kellen July 5, 2016 188

Last week, thanks to promo pages that surfaced on Verizon's Testman site, we learned a handful of details about upcoming changes that Big Red would soon introduce. When probed for confirmation, Verizon would only tell us to expect "fireworks" within the next...

And Here is the Galaxy Note 7 in Three Fun Colors

Kellen July 5, 2016 104

Moments after the long, 3-day weekend kicked off here (that's code for: we peaced out and never looked back), we welcomed in a first set of press images of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Because you (hopefully) did the same and are just now firing up a...

OnePlus 3’s OxygenOS 3.2.0 Update was Ready for Rollout, has Since Been Pulled

Kellen July 5, 2016 4

A couple of weeks back, OnePlus began issuing a software update to some OnePlus 3 units that included an sRGB mode, better RAM management, and other various bug fixes. At the time, we only knew that the update was arriving on review units and weren't sure when...

Nougat!

Kellen July 1, 2016 5

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we'll catch up on the past couple of weeks in Bugdroid news, react to Android 7.0 Nougat, share more OnePlus 3 thoughts, talk through the latest in HTC Nexus rumors, figure out what's going on with the Galaxy Note 7, and...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: July 1, 2016

Kellen July 1, 2016 6

For it being just another random slow week at the end of June, we sure had some big things happen in the world of Android. We now know what Android N stands for and what its version number will be, welcomed in a US unlocked Galaxy S7 (and S7 Edge), learned...

Friday App Sales: Hitman: Sniper, Lifeline Series, DuckTales: Remastered, and More

Tim July 1, 2016 5

There is no better time to check Google Play for sales than when there's a national holiday coming up. Right in time for the 4th of July, many big-name applications and games are on sale, including the entire Lifeline series, Hitman: Sniper (an awesome game),...

Verizon’s National Trade-In Event Kicks Off Today, Up to $300 for Your Used Smartphone

Tim July 1, 2016 43

Starting today, existing customers on Verizon or those looking to make the switch to Big Red can get up to $300 when they trade-in their existing smartphone. Better yet, even if your current smartphone has a cracked screen, Verizon will offer you a DROID Turbo...

DEAL: Buy Unlocked US Galaxy S7 From Best Buy, Get a $75 Gift Card (Updated: S7 Edge Too)

Kellen July 1, 2016 60

Should you have managed to hold off on buying the newly released US unlocked Galaxy S7 when it initially went live yesterday and are ready to pull the trigger today on payday, just hours before we step into a holiday weekend, we've got a decent deal for you....

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 60

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 188

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 188

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 188

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 188

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 188

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 188

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 188

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 188

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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