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Hangouts 4.0 for Android Rolls Out Today! (Updated: APK)

Kellen August 10, 2015 211

Oh boy, Hangouts 4.0 is official and rolling out today on Android. Google decided that Monday morning would be a great time to announce the big news and we couldn't agree more. The update introduces Material Design to the app, makes it simpler with a FAB...

Stagefright and Security

Kellen August 7, 2015 2

On episode 88 of the Droid Life Show, we assemble to talk the latest in Stagefright and what Google, manufacturers, and carriers are doing about security on Android going forward. We'll also walk through Verizon's new data plans, Tim's time with Project Fi,...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: August 8, 2015

Kellen August 7, 2015 7

We had a blast this week debating the importance or usefulness of NFC, sharing our experience with Project Fi, and taking a look at our exclusive Galaxy Note 5 pictures, which are the best you have seen to date. We also sat down for another DL Show, cringed at...

Deal: Get $25 Off NVIDIA SHIELD + Remote Bundle From Amazon and Best Buy

Tim August 7, 2015 34

For those with the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV set-top box on their wish list, now may be a good time to pull the trigger. Through NVIDIA's dedicated store online, or through Amazon and Best Buy, you can save $25 when purchasing a SHIELD bundle, which includes a...

Motorola on Stagefright: New Phones Have Patch, Working on Updates for Current Phones (UPDATED)

Kellen August 7, 2015 52

With Google, Samsung, and LG all weighing in with their plans to address not only the Stagefright vulnerability, but also security going forward on Android, we reached out to Motorola to see what they plan to do. In short, like the rest of the manufacturers of...

Friday App Sales: Final Fantasy Series, 4 Player Reactor, SunVox, and More

Tim August 7, 2015 11

Over on the Google Play store, shoppers can pick up a solid list of apps and games for a discounted price, including a few of the Final Fantasy series titles. In that grouping is Final Fantasy III, IV, V, VI, and Tactics. Square Enix has them listed at 50% off...

FYI: Verizon Killed the 2-Year Contract With Its New S-M-L-XL Data Plans

Kellen August 7, 2015 353

Verizon is done with 2-year contracts. That also means they are done with subsidized (discounted) phones in exchange for you signing up for two years of service. Starting August 13, Verizon's new S-M-L-XL plans are your option when you decide to become a...

Verizon Tries to Simplify Plans With S-M-L-XL Data Plans

Kellen August 7, 2015 211

Verizon announced this morning that it is simplifying its data plan strategy with the introduction of new S – M – L – XL options. The options include set amounts of data, coupled with flat $20 line access charges. So instead of having to figure out your line...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 211

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 211

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 211

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 211

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 211

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 211

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 211

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 211

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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 211

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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