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“Lollipop” Update for the Moto 360 Should be Available to All Today (Updated)

Kellen December 15, 2014 160

According to post at Motorola's support forum, the full rollout of the new Android 5.0.1 "Lollipop" update for Android Wear should begin today for all owners of the Moto 360. In fact, if you aren't notified to update, you should be able to pull it by heading...

Nexus 5 Gets Android 5.0.1 Update Today, According to Sprint (Updated)

Kellen December 15, 2014 48

Most of you noticed that as Android 5.0.1 updates began rolling out to Google's line-up of Nexus devices that the Nexus 5, even though it is still considered one of the newer of the bunch, was left out of the fun. Why that is, well, we can only guess. What we...

Download: Android “Lollipop” OTA Updates for Google Play Edition Devices (Updated: Galaxy S4)

Kellen December 12, 2014

With Android 5.0.1 and 5.0 OTA updates rolling out to most Nexus devices at this point, we wanted to make sure our Google Play Edition friends were caught up as well. The Android 5.0 updates have been rolling out to the G Pad 8.3 and Z Ultra for a couple of...

Nexus 9 Magic Cover Now Available on Google Play in All Colors

Kellen December 12, 2014 15

Earlier, we told you that HTC was finally selling one of the Nexus 9's Magic Covers, but only in Coral Amethyst. Well, hopefully you didn't give in and place an order because Google Play now has all four colors (black, lime stone, mint indigo, and coral...

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

Tim December 12, 2014 2

I can almost taste the Christmas ham dinner, as we are another week closer to December 25. Only another 13 days, folks. This week was a good one at DL, filled with more Lollipop updates and joy, sprinkled with reviews and video tours. What great times we have...

Dead Zebra Announces Green Android Christmas Ornament and Series 5 Collectibles

Tim December 12, 2014 8

Dead Zebra announced two things today for collectors, first being a new Christmas ornament in the shape of a Green Android figure. Last year, they produced Red and Blue ornaments, but apparently, there was a massive outcry for a Green option, so here it is....

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 25 Answers

Tim December 12, 2014 21

We brought the DL Q&A Sessions back to life this week with Volume 25, giving you the chance to ask us whatever has been on your mind regarding Android and the holidays. We received a ton of great questions, then allowed the DL staff to go through them and...

Giveaway: Win a GoPro Hero4 in Black From the DL Deals Store

Tim December 12, 2014 10

Need a stocking stuffer for your own stocking? The DL Deals Store is currently hosting a giveaway for a brand new GoPro Hero4. These bad boys go for $500 on Amazon, so winning one for free sure would be nice. The GoPro Hero4 is capable of 1080p60 and 720p120...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 10

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 160

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 160

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 160

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 160

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 160

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 160

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 160

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 160

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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