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Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 26

Tim January 19, 2015 46

We are back again for Volume 26 of the Droid Life Q&A Sessions. Last time, CES was rolling up, but now that it has come and gone with very little of significance with regard to Android, it is time to push forward onto MWC and the long list of upcoming...

Report: Samsung Galaxy S6 to Incorporate Glass Backside, Non-Removable Battery

Tim January 19, 2015 173

As stated in the latest report out of Korea, Samsung may look to change up its hardware design language quite drastically for the Galaxy S6. According to the report, the backside of the Galaxy S6 will look much differently from how we previously imagined it,...

Hilarious Turn of Events: Carrier-Backed Payment System That Tried to Block Google Wallet Might be Bought by Google

Kellen January 19, 2015 57

You remember Isis Mobile Wallet don't you? That would be the mobile payment system that carriers - specifically, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile - created to be the only payment system you would need on your phone. That would also be the payment system that...

Buy a OnePlus One on January 20 From 7-9pm EST, No Invite Needed

Tim January 19, 2015 48

For a two-hour period on January 20, folks in North America can purchase a OnePlus One, no invite required. To help bring in the new year, OnePlus is offering everyone who may want one, the chance to purchase a One without jumping through hoops from 7 to 9pm...

Report: HTC “M9” With 20MP Camera and Smartwatch Coming at March 1 Event

Kellen January 19, 2015 44

According to an early report this morning out of Bloomberg, we may have new news on HTC's plans for their March 1 MWC event. The report claims that not only will we see a new flagship phone from the Taiwanese company, but a smartwatch should be a part of the...

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: January 16, 2015

Kellen January 16, 2015 2

Yeah, Friday! Another 2015 week in the books only means that we are getting closer and closer to this year's flagship phones from companies like HTC, Samsung and LG. Before we get there, though, you need to make sure you caught up on the week that was. Over...

Friday App Sales: Metal Slug Titles, Back in Bed, Remote Desktop Client, and More

Tim January 16, 2015 7

If you head over to Google Play at this very moment, or at least sometime over the next couple of days, you can find a few great deals on apps to help keep you busy this weekend. A few big names include a couple of Metal Slug titles from the franchise, as well...

This is How Beautiful the Leather Looks on a Moto X (2nd Gen) After 3 Months

Kellen January 16, 2015 163

As you can imagine, there were plenty of skeptics who questioned Motorola's decision to offer Horween leather as an option through Moto Maker with the new Moto X (2nd gen). Leather certainly isn't as durable, at least in most cases, when compared to plastic or...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 163

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 163

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 163

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 163

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 163

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 163

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 163

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 163

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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 46

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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