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Probably Temporary: Verizon Unlimited Users Can Tether Out of the Box for Free With Moto X Pure

Kellen September 14, 2015 137

If you picked up a Moto X Pure Edition and are using it on Verizon with your unlimited data plan, feel free to flip on the phone's WiFi Hotspot and see if tethering works. It's working on my phone. It's working for a handful of others over at XDA as well, plus...

Verizon’s Moto X (1st Gen) is Getting Lollipop…Seriously. (Updated)

Kellen September 12, 2015 159

Verizon's original Moto X, a phone that is also known as the "ghost" or "phone that is never going to receive Lollipop," is about to receive Lollipop. A soak test for a new software update started last night for the device through Motorola's Feedback Network...

Google’s Android Pay

Tim September 11, 2015 5

During Episode 92 of The Droid Life Show, we will discuss Kellen's initial thoughts on the Moto X Pure Edition, Google's launch of Android Pay and what it means for your shopping habits, OnePlus continuing its trend of apologizing instead of releasing phones,...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: September 11, 2015

Kellen September 11, 2015

We had another great week here at DL, thanks to the arrival of the Moto X Pure Edition on our doorstep, Android Pay in our phone wallets, and Apple as comic relief of itself. Seriously, it might have been short, but it was action packed. We unboxed the Moto X...

Facebook Brings News Feed Customization Options to Android (Update)

Tim September 11, 2015 12

An update for Facebook that was originally announced in July for iOS, is set to launch on Android today and will bring updated controls over what you see on the News Feed. This is pretty important, if you are the type of person who hates seeing nothing but...

Android Pay Now Officially Supported by Wells Fargo

Tim September 11, 2015 48

For customers of Wells Fargo who are ready to use Android Pay, today is your day. Starting now, you can upload your credit and debit card info into Android Pay, allowing you to use your smartphone to make purchases at over one million merchant locations...

Deal: This ZeroLemon 30,000mAh Toughjuice Battery Pack is Just $59

Kellen September 11, 2015

The ZeroLemon ToughJuice 30,000mAh battery pack is on sale in the DL Deals store right now for just $59.99. That's a good $40 off its normal $100 price. With this battery pack, you can charge devices like the iPhone 6 up to 11 times before you need to refill...

Here is a Moto X Pure Edition Running on Project Fi (Updated)

Kellen September 11, 2015 176

The Moto X Pure Edition is a lot like Google's Nexus 6 in that it not only is made by Motorola, but it's an unlocked device that works on every major US carrier in the US. This is about as universal as it gets for an Android phone in terms of connectivity....

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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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