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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

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...

Android 5.1 Announced and Official! (Updated)

Kellen March 9, 2015

Android 5.1 has now been announced! According to a short post provided by Google moments ago, it sounds like they focused on stability and performance with this update, but also tossed in some new features. Support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection,...

A Quick Recap of the Apple Watch Event, Which Could Cost You $17,000

Kellen March 9, 2015

Apple's "Spring Forward" event is now complete, which means our lives lost an hour and a half that they will never forgive us for. During the event, Apple talked about opening a new store in China, how many iPhones it sold in the last quarter, a bunch of...

Report: Google Preps VR Version of Android OS for Mass Consumption

Tim March 9, 2015

According to sources of the Wall Street Journal, Google has built a team, made up of "tens of engineers," to make a VR-friendly version of the Android OS. To be released on a yet-to-be-announced device, Android VR (as we're going to call it), will be open...

T-Mobile HTC One M7 Receives Lollipop Update Approval, Rolls Out Tomorrow

Tim March 9, 2015

The HTC One M7 on T-Mobile received technical approval for its Lollipop update, meaning owners should begin to see the OTA starting tomorrow, according to HTC's Mo Versi. Finishing off Mo's tweet was #htcadvantage, which only hurts HTC flagship owners that...

Do You Give a Sh*t About VR?

Kellen March 9, 2015

I don't. But who am I? Every tech company on Earth thinks that you and I should care about VR. It's the next tablet frontier, and you know, that went so well for Android OEMs. VR is everywhere. Samsung is in on it - they have two Gear VR headsets now, each of...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 9

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 8

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 23

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 10

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

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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