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Google App Now One Step From Being Able to Control Nest (Updated: It’s Live!)

Kellen December 12, 2014 19

Update: It's now live! Shortly after Google acquired smartphone company, Nest, the thermostat and smoke alarm maker announced a "Works with Nest" program that would enable all sorts of smart products to interact with those made by Nest. Of course, the most...

Nexus 9 LTE Android 5.0.1 Factory Image Now Available as Build LRX22C

Tim December 12, 2014 9

The Android 5.0.1 factory image for the newly-released Nexus 9 LTE was just posted on Google's servers. After going live on Google Play and T-Mobile this morning, the LTE variant is the same exact Nexus 9 which features WiFi-only connectivity, but with the...

HTC Desire EYE Quick Review

Tim December 12, 2014 31

While HTC appears to be content on throwing its limited marketing budget towards its flagship One lineup, you can tell the company still loves working on more affordable devices. From my experience with most of their smartphones, they do pay attention to the...

Nexus 9 LTE Now Available From Google Play Too

Kellen December 12, 2014 11

This morning, T-Mobile announced that it was the first carrier to begin selling the Nexus 9 LTE for Google's suggested price of $599. While they may still have the exclusivity on carrier availability, Google has gone ahead and started selling the LTE model...

Reminder: Fastest Way to Get Droid Life Stories is Through Our Pushbullet Channel

Kellen December 12, 2014 33

Just a quick reminder, but one of the easiest and quickest ways to keep up with the latest from Droid Life, is through Pushbullet's Channels feature. Now that RSS has basically died thanks to Google killing off Reader, we know that many of you have turned to...

Experimental Feature in Testing Could Make GIFs Out of Your Favorite YouTube Videos

Tim December 12, 2014 21

An experimental YouTube feature, so far only spotted on a single channel, allows users to create 6 second GIFs from any part of a video. Using the feature is quite easy, having only to hit the "Share" button, then select "GIF." From here, simply drag the...

Nexus 9 Magic Cover in Coral Available From HTC (Updated: Google Play Too)

Kellen December 12, 2014 12

The Nexus 9 "Magic Cover" or "Cover" or "2-in-1 Stand," an accessory that I have been impatiently waiting for because I want that magnetically multi-fold magic-ness, is finally available, though only in one color and only directly from HTC. If you cruise over...

Nexus 9 With LTE Now Available From T-Mobile (Updated)

Kellen December 12, 2014 53

The carrier-ready version of this year's Nexus tablet, the Nexus 9 LTE, is now available at T-Mobile. Priced at $599.76 if you buy it outright ($24.99 for 24 months with a payment plan), you are getting everything in the WiFi model that we reviewed a few weeks...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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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