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Sprint Prepaid Adds “Rolling” Data for All Plans, Data Never Expires

Kellen June 2, 2015 15

Sprint announced this morning that all of its prepaid plans will now included "Rolling" or "Monthly Rolling Data," which is just like AT&T's Rollover Data and T-Mobile's Data Stash. Well, at least in its basic form. With Monthly Rolling Data, customers...

Giveaway: Win 1 of 2 Nexus 6 32GB, You Pick the Color (Update: Winners Chosen)

Tim June 2, 2015 2912

With Google putting the Nexus 6 on sale through the Google Store, let's celebrate by giving away two Nexus 6 32GB phones! If you win, you choose the color. The Nexus 6 is still a great option for those who love unlocked, powerful devices. If you own a Nexus 6,...

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,...

2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 15

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 15

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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