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Giveaway: Win 1 of 4 IKEA Wireless Chargers from Droid Life!

Kellen June 2, 2015 996

Just before Google I/O, we told you that IKEA had begun selling their series of wireless charging pads, lamps, and other accessories in the US. We also told you that we may or may not have a few to giveaway, which as you can tell from this post, is about to...

Deal: Striiv Fusion Activity & Sleep Tracker for $60, Down From $100

Tim June 2, 2015

Your time to grab a Striiv Fusion activity and sleep tracker wearable device for just $60 on the DL Deals Store is running out. With Striiv Fusion, users can tracks their steps taken and calories burned, plus wake up with a soft vibrating alarm built directly...

SoundHound Announces “Hound” Personal Assistant App

Kellen June 2, 2015 14

Looking for a personal assistant app on Android outside of the combination of Google Now and Google Voice Search? SoundHound introduced an app today called Hound that wants to be just that. It's currently an invite-only service, but if their promo video is to...

Report: Samsung to Launch ‘Galaxy S6 Plus’ in Coming Weeks, a 5.5″ Galaxy S6 Edge

Tim June 2, 2015 76

According to SamMobile, Samsung is gearing up to launch a Galaxy S6 Plus device, simply being a larger Galaxy S6 Edge with a 5.4" or 5.5" display instead of the original 5.1" display. In addition to a larger QHD Super AMOLED panel, the device is also reported...

Act Fast: Nexus 6 in 32GB and 64GB on Sale for $150 Off in Google Store

Tim June 2, 2015 64

The Nexus 6 is now currently on sale for $150 off its MSRP through the Google Store, bringing the price of the 32GB to just $499, and the 64GB to $549. In addition, the Smartwatch 3 price has dropped by $50, totaling the device at $199. Have at it! Google...

BlackBerry’s BBM for Android Beta Gets Material Design Makeover

Tim June 2, 2015 15

Ah, Material Design. It's glorious. The latest high-profile app to receive a Material Design makeover is BlackBerry's own BBM beta app for Android, bringing a UI more consistent for users running Lollipop on their device. Inside, beyond just the updated UI,...

Deal: Spigen’s Nexus 6 Slim Armor is $4.99 ($25 Off)

Kellen June 2, 2015 20

Here is your deal of the day, assuming you own a Nexus 6. Spigen has (for whatever reason) slashed the price of their Nexus 6 Slim Armor case to just $4.99. The case normally runs $29.99, so you are looking at a $25 discount on a case that is both slim and...

Google Maps Adds Real-Time Transit Info to 4 New Metros, Route Option Summaries

Kellen June 2, 2015 12

Google announced today that Google Maps and its real-time transit info is now available in four new metro areas, but also that "relevant journeys are handily arranged and summarized in the app." Google doesn't want you to miss your ride as you guzzle that "...

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

Tim January 22, 2026 12

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

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 12

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 12

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 12

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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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 12

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 12

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 12

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 12

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 996

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 996

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 996

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 996

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 996

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 996

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 996

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 996

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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