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This Week in the Life of DROID: 12/19/2014

Kellen December 19, 2014 7

This may be hard to believe, but Christmas is next week. Like seriously, you have this final weekend to finish off shopping. Crazy, right? On that note, you may have noticed that things have really slowed in terms of big Android-related news. That happens...

Final Deal Reminder: NES30 Bluetooth Gaming Controller for $29.99

Kellen December 19, 2014 6

I know that we have written this NES30 Bluetooth controller up a couple of times already, but many of you seem to be excited about it and we didn't want anyone to miss out before it goes away. This deal is only around in the DL Deals shop for two more days. At...

Giveaway: Nexus 9 Magic Covers Up For Grabs!

Kellen December 19, 2014 255

The Nexus 9 is arguably the best Android tablet available today (our review). It feels great in hand, sports a user-friendly 4:3 aspect ratio, and has specs to compete with anyone. So should you have purchased one over the last month (or expect to receive one...

Android 5.0.2 LRX22G Factory Image for Nexus 7 (WiFi) Randomly Shows Up

Kellen December 19, 2014 132

Don't bother getting comfortable with Android 5.0.1. Google just posted a factory image of Android 5.0.2 (LRX22G) for the Nexus 7 (2012) WiFi ("nakasi"). Yep, they did. This should mean that an OTA update is on the way for this device, but it could also mean...

Android 5.0.1 Update Starts Rolling Out to Moto G (2nd Gen), Maybe Original Moto G Too

Kellen December 19, 2014 98

The Moto G (2nd gen) appears to be one of the first non Nexus or Google Play Edition devices to receive the newest update to Android 5.0.1, according to a reader of ours who picked up the update within the last hour. The build showed up on his phone as system...

Facebook Intros Stickered for Messenger, a Standalone App for Plastering Stickers on Pictures

Kyle December 19, 2014 14

Ever have the urge to plaster stickers over a photo before sending it to a friend? With Facebook's new Stickered for Messenger app from Creative Labs, now you can. In addition to the app, which will be made available on Play Store later today, Facebook...

Deal: All Android Phones $199 and Over are 50% Off at Verizon, Including Galaxy Note 4

Kellen December 19, 2014 66

Verizon is currently hosting a deal for 50% off of their best Android phones. Of course, the 50% is only off of the on-contract price, but still, the deal includes all phones over $199 on-contract. The devices to consider are the Galaxy Note 4 ($149), Xperia...

Tip: You Can Take Easier Screenshots in Android Wear 5.0.1

Kellen December 19, 2014 24

With Android 5.0.1 for Android Wear, we not only got a whole bunch of useful tweaks to the experience, including official watch face support, but Google also made the process of taking screenshots insanely easy. For those not familiar with screenshots on...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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 24

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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Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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Kellen October 11, 2023 7

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Tim July 27, 2023 7

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Kellen May 10, 2023 7

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Tim February 3, 2023 7

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Tim October 13, 2022 7

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Kellen October 13, 2022 7

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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