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Deal: Samsung 128GB Class 10 MicroSD Card for $40 on Amazon

Tim March 7, 2016 35

Are you getting your hands on a brand new phone this week? Maybe a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge? If that's the case, or you are in need of a mobile storage upgrade for any other phone, microSD cards from Samsung are on sale through Amazon, with a 128GB Class 10...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 38

Tim March 7, 2016 46

We have a Galaxy S7 in-house, Galaxy S7 Edge should arrive any day, and we've gotten a few good looks at the HTC 10. With all of that, there's so much to talk about. The DL Q&A Sessions are your chance to ask us anything that might be on your mind, whether...

Sign-Up for Project Fi, Get a Nexus 5X for $199

Tim March 7, 2016 46

For a limited time, those who activate a line on Project Fi will receive $150 off the retail price of a Nexus 5X, bringing the total for a 16GB model down to just $199, and 32GB to $249. Project Fi will allow you to pay for the device however you see fit,...

DEAL: Nest’s Thermostat (3rd Gen), Which is Almost Never Discounted, is Discounted $50 Today

Kellen March 7, 2016 29

Nest's newest Thermostat, the 3rd gen model with bigger display, is discounted for the day by $50 over at eBay to $199.99. That's a big deal and worth considering because Nest products are almost never discounted. I think we saw a deal around Black Friday, but...

Project Fi No Longer Requires Invite, Open to All With Supported Phone

Kellen March 7, 2016 58

Project Fi, Google's previously invite-only prepaid wireless service that takes advantage of both T-Mobile and Sprint networks, is now open to the public. Of course, you'll still need a supported phone, but this means you will no longer need to request an...

March’s Android Security Update Kicks Off Today With Factory Images (Updated)

Kellen March 7, 2016 44

This month's Android security update will start rolling out shortly, now that factory images for the update have been posted by Google. At this time, the Nexus 6P is missing a new image, but we have files for the Pixel C (MXC14G), Nexus 5X (MMB29V and MHC19J),...

Facebook Messenger Update With Material Design Available to All

Tim March 7, 2016 17

For anyone not a part of the Messenger beta program from Facebook, your app should receive an update today that includes a revamped UI. Featuring flashes of Material Design, the updated Messenger app is cleaner, and gives off an actual sense that it was...

HTC 10 Could Arrive April 19, and Here are More Pictures of It

Kellen March 7, 2016 68

At the end of last week, we all tried to settle into HTC's new flagship being called the "HTC 10" instead of the "HTC One M10." We also got a good look at it from all angles for the first time and learned a bunch of its specs. Today, we think we might have a...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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 68

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 68

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 68

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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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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