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Question of the Day: Biggest Flop, Bust, or Mistake of 2014?

Kellen December 30, 2014 301

We gave you our best apps, best games, best phones, and takeaways from 2014, but there is still at least one more category that needs to be touched on. Assuming you read the title, you know what it is. It's time to talk about the biggest busts or flops or...

Deal: Durable and Flexible 7″ Micro USB Cables, Pack of 3 for $15

Tim December 30, 2014 16

For a limited time on the DL Deals Store, folks can grab a pack of 3 durable and flexible micro USB cables for $15, capable of charging most Android devices you may own. The cables measure in at 7" long, featuring a textured, "armor which protects the cable...

Droid Life’s Top 10 Apps of 2014

Tim December 30, 2014 79

2014 was a special year for apps on Android. Not only did we see a ton of fantastic applications released by developers, but Google also got in on the fun, re-releasing almost its entire app suite with updated interfaces, thanks to the launch of Material...

Deal: SanDisk Memory and Micro SD Cards are Up to 70% Off Today at Amazon

Kellen December 30, 2014 23

Christmas is gone and you probably have gift money to spend. One good way to offload all of that cash would be on a micro SD card for your new phone, because you can never have enough storage. Amazon is currently hosting a daily deal on SanDisk cards that have...

7 Takeaways From 2014 in Android and Wireless

Kellen December 30, 2014 112

As I was running through my list of the best Android phones of 2014, I started thinking through the rest of the year's happenings as well. From the launch of Android Wear to Lollipop to the emergence of Chinese manufacturers that seem to not care about margins...

Samsung’s Milk VR App Showcases Virtual Reality Videos

Kyle December 30, 2014 11

Samsung retailed the Gear VR earlier this month, but a perceptible dearth of content makes the $199 smartphone accessory a difficult sell. In part to remedy this unfortunate state (and perhaps placate early adopters), Samsung released Milk VR today, a showcase...

Alleged Photos of Galaxy S6 Render Hit the Web, Does Seem to Fit the Bill

Tim December 30, 2014 123

Thanks to Iranian publication Toranji, we have a couple of pictures to look over this morning, which are alleged renders of the Galaxy S6 from Samsung. In one of the photos, we can see the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, and alleged Galaxy S6 aligned next to each other,...

Here is a List of the Most Popular DL Store Deals From 2014

Tim December 30, 2014 6

Since launch of the DL Deals page, we have posted a few great deals that were very popular. To bring in the new year, we have assembled the most popular of the deals into a single post, allowing you another chance to jump on any of the deals you may have...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 301

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 301

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 301

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 301

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 301

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 301

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 301

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 301

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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