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Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 30

Tim June 8, 2015 64

There is a ton of action taking place in the world of Android and mobile tech in general, so what better time to field any questions from our community than right now? Google introduced Android M and Android Pay during Google I/O just a short time ago, so...

Monday Poll: Android Fans – Are You Considering a Switch to Apple Music?

Kellen June 8, 2015 221

Apple Music is official and coming to Android. For die-hard Android users like those who hang out here at DL all day, every day, you are for the first time, going to have a choice of a new service that involves Apple that won't force you to leave Android. That...

Apple May Have Another Android App in the Works to Help You Migrate to iOS

Kellen June 8, 2015 42

Apple Music doesn't appear to be the only Android app that Apple is currently working on. According to the iOS 9 features list just posted to Apple's site, Apple is working on an app that will help Android users easily migrate over to iOS, assuming they would...

Can We Get a Better Digital Assistant Without Violating Our Privacy? [Opinion]

Ron June 8, 2015 94

AI, or artificial intelligence, is an old idea, but it's still probably the most important technological leap that we've yet to make. We've been inching closer with things like Google Now, Siri, and Cortana, but we are still so far away. As we inch closer,...

Apple Music is Coming to Android This Fall

Kellen June 8, 2015 138

Apple's WWDC kicked off today (our live blog has been touching) and outside of the typical Android jabs that accompany their keynotes, they also announced something that Android users can actually use. Apple Music, the company's new music service, is coming to...

WWDC 2015 Live Blog! Incredible. Beautiful. Fantastic. Great. Amazing.

Kellen June 8, 2015 149

Apple'S WWDC 2015 is happening this morning, in case you didn't already know. WWDC doesn't stand for "What Would (Jesus) Do (in) Charades" or "Willy Wonka Dots Candy" or "Where's Waldo, Dammit, Come'on!" It stands for "Worldwide Developer Conference." Forget...

Report: New Samsung Smartwatch Will Offer Mobile Payments

Kellen June 8, 2015 30

According to a report out of Electronic Times, Samsung's next smartwatch will have NFC so that the Korean manufacturer can extend its payment system from phone to wearable. The current target for release is "second half of the year," but I would imagine a new...

OnePlus One is Now Permanently $249, “Free” Dropbox Pro Subscription Included With 64GB Model

Kellen June 8, 2015 46

A week ago, OnePlus announced that their first phone, the OnePlus One, would see a flash sale-like $50 discount for a week. Since that "experiment was a great success," they have decided to drop the price permanently by $50 to $249 (16GB) and $299 (64GB). ...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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 64

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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