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Choosing the Best Smartphone Camera [Opinion]

Ron March 10, 2015 84

Megapixels. Sensors. Aperture. White balance. Shutter Speed. Optical Image Stabilization. Ultrapixels. ISO. Bokeh. Exposure. Every year we see new flagship phones released, followed by more buzz words explaining why each OEM has the best camera on their...

Report: Android Wear to Get WiFi Support and Gesture Control in New Update

Kellen March 10, 2015 78

According to a report out of The Verge, Google is readying a new update for Android Wear that will enable WiFi support for equipped handsets. Adding WiFi would allow for devices with WiFi to be able to continue to receive notifications or see Google Now cards...

Android 5.1 Factory Images Available for Nexus Devices (Updated)

Kellen March 9, 2015 291

Update April 14: Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi and LTE models, along with the Nexus 4 are now available. Update April 8: Google added Android 5.1 (LMY47D) images for the Nexus 7 2012 "Mobile." Updated March 25: Google added Android 5.1 (LMY47I) images for the Nexus 5...

Samsung Talks Through Galaxy S6 Hardware, Samsung Pay, Charging and More in Latest Video

Kellen March 9, 2015 44

In the third installment for Samsung's official hands-on videos of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, the company takes a nerdier approach to explaining the phone by diving into the processor, RAM, UFS 2.0 memory, before going through software-related features...

VSCO Cam Updated, Brings ‘Copy + Paste’ Batch Editing to Android and iOS

Tim March 9, 2015 4

A highly requested feature from users everywhere, according to the company, is now available in an update for the VSCO Cam application for Android and iOS devices. Called Copy + Paste, users can now select multiple photos to perform the same batch edit on,...

We are Hiring!

Kellen March 9, 2015

We haven't ever done this before, so apologies now if we forget something or this all comes off a bit awkward. But yeah, we want to hire a couple of people to join the DL team and help us explore some pretty big plans for 2015. Yes, Droid Life is hiring and...

Deal: Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds for $25, 77% Off Retail

Tim March 9, 2015

Happening on the DL Deals Store, you can grab a pair of wireless Bluetooth-powered Cloud Buds for just $25, marked down 77% from its MSRP of $109. Including free shipping, the Cloud Buds feature a noise-canceling outer shell, as well as a built-in microphone...

T-Mobile Says the Android 5.1 Update for the Nexus 5, 4, and 7 (2013) is Build LMY47D

Kellen March 9, 2015 22

According to T-Mobile, the Android 5.1 update is scheduled to begin rolling out to the Nexus 5, Nexus 4, and Nexus 7 (2013) as early as today under build LMY47D. T-Mobile's support pages don't talk through a list of features or changes, but Google basically...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 22

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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 84

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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