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Qualcomm: Forget Samsung! All These Other Huge…Errr…Awesome Manufacturers Love the Snapdragon 810!

Kellen February 2, 2015 48

What happens when a multi-billion dollar company loses its biggest customer and has to adjust its earnings for the 2nd half of a year? Apparently, they turn to all their much smaller, aren't-going-anywhere-because-we-can't customers for uplifting quotes on why...

This Samsung Galaxy S6 Press Event Invite is Hinting at Something Slanted

Kellen February 2, 2015 40

"What's next" reads a purported invite to the Samsung Galaxy S6 event that could take place on March 1 in Barcelona (same day as HTC's). That quote is joined by a mostly black card that features a squiggly line, one that reminds me a lot of the Galaxy Note...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: January 31, 2015

Kellen January 31, 2015 12

I know that the only thing on your mind right now is how many melt-your-brain-hot wings you will consume on Sunday after an 18-pack of Busch Light, but there were actually a ton of major Android stories from the past week that you should catch up on. From a...

Motorola Still Loves the Keylink, Will Bring It Back Once They Have Appropriate Inventory

Kellen January 31, 2015 29

Yesterday, a concerned number of you noticed that Motorola removed the Keylink, a $25 lost key/smartphone finder key fob-like thingy, from their accessory site. The move was a bit troubling for those who were hoping to acquire one at some point because moments...

Google Now and Fiber Cities

Tim January 30, 2015 14

On Episode 77 of The Droid Life Show, Kellen and I will walk through the latest in HTC One (M9), Galaxy S6, and LG G4 rumors, plus Google's new Fiber cities, the Nexus 6's missing fingerprint sensor, Google Now 3rd party app integration, and much more! Not...

HTC Won’t Hit 90-Day Lollipop Promise on All One Variants

Kellen January 30, 2015 81

HTC announced this afternoon that their goal of updating all HTC One (M8) and (M7) models under their HTC Advantage program to Android 5.0 "Lollipop" within a self-imposed 90-day period will not happen. Thanks to an insanely buggy first version of Lollipop...

Project Tango Exits ATAP, Enters New Home at Google

Tim January 30, 2015 7

Project Tango, Google's 3D mapping hardware division has a new home at Google, no longer under the Google ATAP (Advanced Technology and Projects) umbrella. While the team announced the departure from that sector, they did not quite specify which department...

Not a Joke: Android 5.0.2 Factory Image Posted for Nexus 7 (2013) LTE (Updated: 2012 Too)

Kellen January 30, 2015 58

You probably won't believe this, but Android 5.0.2 "Lollipop" is finally coming to the Nexus 7 (2013) LTE and Nexus 7 (2012) Mobile. Seriously, it is. Google just posted the factory images for them moments ago, which means an over-the-air (OTA) update shouldn'...

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

Tim February 5, 2026 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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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