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Dell Venue 8 Tablets Receiving Android 5.0.2 “Lollipop” Update

Tim May 8, 2015 24

Being one of Dell's best looking devices to ever launch, ever, it was always a disappointment that the Venue 8 7840 launched running Kit Kat. Now, in May 0f 2015, Dell is shipping out a Lollipop update, bringing the tablet up to Android 5.0.2. During the...

Motorola Reminds Us That the DROID Turbo is Going Straight to Android 5.1

Kellen May 8, 2015 102

The DROID Turbo still doesn't have Lollipop. It's mid-May. That seems kind of ridiculous for a flagship phone that runs nearly-stock Android. But hey, if we are looking for positives, there is at least one we could toss out there - Lollipop (at least versions...

Motorola Makes 5.1 for the Moto X (2nd Gen) Official in Brazil, Chop for Flashlight Too

Kellen May 8, 2015 33

Motorola announced a couple of bits of information last night concerning the Moto X (2nd gen) that you already read about here at Droid Life long ago. So we'll keep this short and use this as a "reminder" post. The Brazil Moto X (2nd gen) is now getting...

Camera Sample Comparison: LG G4 vs. Galaxy S6 Edge vs. One M9

Tim May 7, 2015 243

After we posted up the camera samples from the LG G4 a few days ago, I began working on a comparison post between the LG G4, Samsung Galaxy S6, and HTC One M9. It is quite likely that someone who is to be soon shopping for a new smartphone will be deciding...

Flickr Gets Big Cross-Platform Update to Version 4.0 With Auto-Uploader

Kellen May 7, 2015 10

Flickr received a massive update to version 4.0 today that introduces an auto-uploader, a new "elegant, approachable" design, easy photo edits, improved browsing, and better searching. The update isn't just on Android, though, instead Yahoo is pushing this...

Google Might Soon Let You Hand-Pick Permissions When Installing Apps

Kellen May 7, 2015 65

According to a report out of Bloomberg, Google will introduce pretty cool new privacy controls at Google I/O this month, which is a fancy way of saying that they are about to let you pick and choose which permissions are given to an app before you install it. ...

Thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S6 from an iPhone 5c User

Ron May 7, 2015 359

For the past two weeks, I have been using the Galaxy S6 and I have loved it. Don't get me wrong - there is plenty I don't like about the phone, but there is so much to love that the annoyances are easy to overlook. Reviewing the Sony Xperia Z3v made me think...

Straight Talk Ups Monthly High-Speed Data to 5GB if You Bring Your Own Phone

Kellen May 7, 2015 90

Straight Talk, one of the most popular prepaid wireless service options in the US, announced this week that they are bumping up their $45 from 3GB of high-speed data to 5GB per month should you BYOP (bring your own phone). Also, if you are already a part of...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 90

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 90

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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