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Since Your Nexus is Getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow, be Sure to Watch Our Google Now on Tap Tour

Kellen October 5, 2015 10

Android 6.0 Marshmallow has officially arrived for a number of Nexus devices, including the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), and Nexus 9. Over-the-air (OTA) updates will be rolling out slowly to those devices over the coming days, but if you want the goodness...

HTC America President: Monthly Security Updates Not Realistic, Because Carriers

Tim October 5, 2015 91

In early August, when Stagefright had many Android owners worried about malicious MMS messages, Google, Samsung, and LG announced fast tracked security updates that would roll out monthly for device owners. With the announcement of these updates, Samsung and...

Android 6.0 Marshmallow Factory Images Go Live! (Updated)

Kellen October 5, 2015 106

Google just posted Android 6.0 Marshmallow factory images for the Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9, and Nexus Player! The updates are available as build MRA58K. Factory Images [Binaries] Here are instructions on how to flash Nexus factory images....

BBM Gets PayPal Integration for Device-to-Device Payments

Kellen October 5, 2015 6

If you are still hanging on to your BBM PIN and are a fan of that Priv thing, we have good news for you! Blackberry's BBM got a big update today on a variety of platforms, but on Android we care about the fact that it now has PayPal integration. So, as the...

ASUS Zenwatch 2 Lands on Google Store for $149

Kellen October 5, 2015 16

While everyone else in the smartwatch industry is trying to make the most high-end option available, with golds and fine leathers and fancy boxes and circular displays, ASUS is quietly still making affordable options. The ASUS Zenwatch 2 is just that and it's...

Nexus Week

Tim October 2, 2015 15

This afternoon, Episode 95 of the Droid Life Show shall take place, and boy, do we have a lot to talk about. It was Nexus week, meaning we will go over our thoughts on all of Google's new offerings, and Kellen will provide his opinion on each device (since he...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: October 2, 2015

Kellen October 2, 2015 6

Holy sh*t, what a week. Not only did we get two new Nexus phones, but Google introduced two new Chromecast devices, a new tablet, told us when Marshmallow is coming, and announced a Google Music family plan. But even if you look outside that stuff, we reviewed...

Friday App Sales: Hitman GO, LIMBO, True Skate, and More

Tim October 2, 2015 11

With this latest list of apps and games available at a discounted price on Google Play, there's no way you will be bored over the weekend. There a few hugely popular titles up at a discounted price, such as LIMBO, Hitman GO, and True Skate, plus even a few...