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Market Pilot for Project Ara to First Launch in Puerto Rico in 2015

Tim January 14, 2015 15

At this morning's keynote during the Project Ara Developers Conference, it was announced that the first market pilot for the platform would launch in Puerto Rico. A few may ask, "Why?" The Google ATAP team states that given Puerto Rico's rich wireless carrier...

Review: Falcon Pro 3 is a Nice Twitter App, Needs More Features to Truly Compete

Ron January 14, 2015 70

Falcon Pro 1 gave Android users a widget that was essentially an entire Twitter client. Joaquim Vergès, the app's developer, turned Falcon Pro into a full-fledged Twitter app in late 2012. By February of 2013 the app had reached its 100,000 token limit. Vergès...

Project Ara Developers Conference Starts Today, Watch It Live!

Kellen January 14, 2015 37

It has been over a year since Motorola originally introduced Project Ara, its modular phone concept. Since that introduction, we have seen the project and team behind it move over to Google, with demos shown here and there, but with very few sightings of...

Google Translate Update Brings Instant Image Translation With Word Lens, Easier Real-Time Conversations

Kellen January 14, 2015 25

Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that Google Translate would soon receive a massive update to include an easier real-time conversation mode, but also real-time, instant translation of signs or menus or other printed or plastered text, thanks to...

Nexus 6 in Midnight Blue With 64GB Back In-Stock at Motorola

Kellen January 13, 2015 73

The 64GB version of the Nexus 6 in Midnight Blue is currently back in-stock through Motorola's store, if anyone is still interested (that would be those of you worried about the lack of an SD card slot). Cloud White in 64GB or 32GB, still out of stock. In case...

Tuesday Poll: In Your Mind Who Updates Android Devices the Fastest? Slowest?

Tim January 13, 2015 89

While there is likely data out there on the Internet to support which OEM comes through the most consistently with regard to OTA updates, user perception is just, if not more important when it comes to deciding which phone you will purchase. For the longest...

How to: Sign a PDF on Android Without Printing a Thing

Kellen January 13, 2015 48

Now that it is 2015 - hell, even dating back to 2012 - you should know how to sign a PDF document without having to print a piece of paper. If you don't yet, that's OK, because the inspiration behind this post is the fact that almost the entire Droid Life team...

Video: HTC One (M8) Android 5.0 “Lollipop” Tour!

Kellen January 13, 2015 63

HTC announced this morning that it is pushing Android 5.0.1 "Lollipop" in an over-the-air update to its 2014 flagship, the HTC One (M8). While not to every model is getting the goods just yet (nothing yet for carrier M8s), those who own the Developer and...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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 15

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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