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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...

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...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 31

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 31

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 31

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 31

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 31

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 31

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 31

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 31

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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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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