Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Beeper Mini Makes iMessage on Android Simple, Only Requires a Phone Number

Kellen December 5, 2023

Having iMessage on Android is a topic that won't ever go away until Apple officially releases an iMessage client. Until then (which may be never), we'll continue to share with you options you have as an Android user to make your messaging experiences with...

December’s Android Security Bulletin Arrives, But No Pixel Update Yet

Kellen December 4, 2023

Because Google's update schedule is not what it once was, we like to help you keep track of each month's update. And by keeping track, I mean that we'll let you know on the first Monday of the month if there is an update or if you need to wait just a bit...

Google TV Creates Holiday Movie Advent Calendar

Kellen December 4, 2023

Need some new ideas for holiday movies this month? Google TV has kicked off an advent calendar of flicks to help you decide and maybe introduce you to something you haven't seen before. Through the main Google TV page, Google will showcase a new movie each day...

Verizon Bundles Netflix and Max for $10

Kellen December 4, 2023

Verizon's recently-launched myPlan plans are bad, you know that. Verizon launched them by removing the free perks from previous plans, only to turn around to immediately ask customers to pay extra for those same perks. The plans are expensive, bare bones, and...

Official Pixel 8 Pro - Best Holiday Deal

Google’s Pixel 8 Pro Finds That $200 Discount Again

Kellen December 4, 2023

Google and its partners took a week off with their Pixel 8 Pro deals and have now brought them back. For those who missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday prices, don't feel down. The Pixel 8 Pro is back to $200 off and the Pixel 8 has found another $150...

Pixel Watch 2 Gets First Discount to $299 ($50 Off)

Kellen December 3, 2023

After skipping out on any Black Friday promos, Google has now dropped the price of the Pixel Watch 2 for the first time. Starting now at $299, you can grab the newest Pixel Watch at its best price to date, if you don't count that limited Google Fi promo from...

Final Days for 25% Off Galaxy Z Fold 5, Free Storage Upgrade, $1,000 Trade-In

Kellen December 1, 2023

There's a good chance you remember the deal from a couple of weeks ago for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 that took 25% off, gave you $1,000 off with trade-ins, upgraded the storage for free, and potentially added a bonus $25 off for being awesome. That deal is somehow...

Amazon’s Alexa App Gets a Major UI Redesign in Update

Kellen December 1, 2023

As a Google Home user who hasn't touched an Amazon Echo or Alexa product in a solid decade, this news that I'm about to share is not for me. But you know what? This is big and beyond my personal tech situation, so let's talk about the new Alexa app as we fist...

December 2023 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen December 6, 2023

The December update for Pixel devices arrived today and it is a big one. As expected, this is a Pixel Feature Drop and also...

Read More
OnePlus 12 Goes Official in China and Here are the Wild Specs

Kellen December 5, 2023

The OnePlus 12 is an official phone as of today, but don't prepare your wallet yet if you like what you read and decide it...

Read More
Beeper Mini Makes iMessage on Android Simple, Only Requires a Phone Number

Kellen December 5, 2023

Having iMessage on Android is a topic that won't ever go away until Apple officially releases an iMessage client. Until then...

Read More
December’s Android Security Bulletin Arrives, But No Pixel Update Yet

Kellen December 4, 2023

Because Google's update schedule is not what it once was, we like to help you keep track of each month's update. And by...

Read More
12 New Android Features Arrive Through Google Messages, Wear OS, More

Kellen November 30, 2023

As we approach the end of the year, Google has another batch of Android features almost all of us can take advantage of, not...

Read More
Spotify Wrapped 2023 is Here – How to Find Yours

Kellen November 29, 2023

You know a year is coming to close when all of the music apps start releasing their year-in-review recaps, and this week,...

Read More
This is the Galaxy S24 Ultra in the Wild

Kellen November 24, 2023

Forget Black Friday for a second so that we can talk about the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung's next big flagship phone, with its...

Read More
Apple Says It Will Support RCS in Messages in 2024

Kellen November 16, 2023

In one of the most surprising moves of the year, Apple has committed to bringing RCS to the iPhone and Messages in 2024. Feel...

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023

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...

Read More
Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

Read More
Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023

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...

Read More
VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023

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...

Read More
Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022

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...

Read More
Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

Read More