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WhatsApp Gets Material Design Makeover

Kellen April 14, 2015 90

WhatsApp, an app that is huge around the globe, but not so much in the US, received a big update today with touches of Google's Material Design. I wish I could tell you what's new or how the app looks, but having never used the app in all my days covering...

DL Favorites: Twitter Apps

Ron April 14, 2015 76

[DLF], or Droid Life's Favorites, is a series of articles reviewing our favorite apps in a given category. The goal of these articles isn't to extensively review every single option out there and determine which is "the best," but rather to give you a few of...

Google Introduces 7 New Sections to Its Material Design Guidelines

Kellen April 14, 2015 27

I'm not going to even attempt to claim that I have a good grasp on what Google's Material Design is. I know it's pretty and bold. I know things float. I know that there are ripples reacting to touch. And I understand that there should be layers, lighting, and...

Cyanogen 12 is Now Rolling Out to the OnePlus One (Updated)

Kellen April 14, 2015 53

Hopefully, you didn't flash that OxygenOS thing that OnePlus called an "OS" the other week, because Cyanogen 12 is now available and rolling out to all OnePlus One owners starting today (well, yesterday it started). After a slight delay, if we can even call it...

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“Project Fi” May be Another Codename for Google Wireless, Here are Some New Details

Kellen April 13, 2015 87

Google is preparing to launch its own wireless service within the next few months, according to Sundar Pichai, the boss of most things these days at Google. We're guessing it will be at Google I/O in May. One could argue, without sounding like a complete fool,...

Deal: Moto 360 is Now Just $165 at the Google Store, Free Shipping Included

Kellen April 13, 2015 76

Remember how the Moto 360 dropped to $180 at Amazon and Best Buy to end last week? Forget about that non-sense. Google just dropped the price to $165 at the Google Store, and threw in free shipping to boot. Both black or stone leather options are available at...

Android 5.1 “LMY47O” Update Now Available for Nexus 4

Kellen April 13, 2015

Update 4/13: Nexus 4 LMY47O OTA .zip is now available. Now that Android 5.1 has begun rolling out, we are starting to capture over-the-air (OTA) .zip files for you to sideload should you not feel like waiting for the update to hit your device. The first to...

Deal: This 128GB Lexar Class 10 Micro SD Card is Just $88

Kellen April 13, 2015 17

To future LG G4 and HTC One M9 owners (and owners of all Samsung devices pre-Galaxy S6), high capacity micro SD cards are still an accessories worth investing. Not only can you load up the majority of your music collection on them or take them from device to...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 17

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 17

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 17

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 17

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 17

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 17

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 17

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 17

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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 90

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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