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Report: Samsung’s Next Flagship to be Called Galaxy S6, Existence of “Galaxy S6 Edge” Also Hinted

Tim December 1, 2014 102

According to latest report from SamMobile, who is usually spot on with regard to Samsung news, the Korean manufacturer has a set name for its upcoming 2015 flagship device. Unsurprisingly, the device will continue its Galaxy S lineage, being called the Galaxy...

Nexus 6 Currently In-Stock on Google Play (32GB Blue or White, 64GB Blue) (Updated)

Kellen December 1, 2014 102

Been avoiding carrier-tied Nexus 6 models while Google Play gets their stock situation figured out? Good news! As I sit here writing this up, the 32GB Nexus 6 in Midnight Blue and Cloud White is available, along with the 64GB Midnight Blue model. The 64GB...

Google Play Lists 75 of Its Best Apps of 2014, Misses a Few Awesome Titles

Tim December 1, 2014 102

It is nearly that time of the year, when folks from all over the Interwebz decide to post their Best of 2014 lists. While we work on ours, including best phones, tablets, and accessories, and apps, Google Play has busted out their list a bit early, laying out...

Motorola Cyber Monday Deal is Live! $359 for a Moto X (2nd Gen)!

Kellen December 1, 2014 102

The Motorola Cyber Monday deal is live! If you want a brand new, Moto X (2nd gen) without a contract for $359 ($140) off, now is your chance. All you have to do is hit up the link below, fill out the form, and then sit back and wait for your redemption code to...

Razer Nabu Smartband Alive and Well, Available December 2 for $99

Tim December 1, 2014 102

The Nabu smartband from Razer caught the industry's attention all the way back in January of this year at CES, and finally, we have an official launch day. For those of you who were just about to run out of patience, the Nabu will launch tomorrow (December 2),...

Cyber Monday 2014 Deals (Updating Post)

Kellen December 1, 2014 102

"Black Friday" and its never-ending weekend is now over, but that doesn't meant the deals have stopped. As you all know, today is Cyber Monday, the day built specifically for those of us who want nothing to do with a brick and mortar store on Black Friday....

Question of the Day: Pick Up Anything Good Yesterday?

Kellen November 29, 2014 102

It's Saturday, the day after Black Friday and two days after Thanksgiving, so if you are reading this then I would imagine you survived. Congrats, by the way, that's saying something. That means Aunt Beatrice's hybrid meat-sweet-potato pie was edible and you...

Black Friday Deal: 10% Off in the DL Deals Shop

Kellen November 28, 2014 102

There may be all sorts of Black Friday deals to be had outside of Droid Life, but we also wanted to point out that the DL Deals shop has plenty of great gift ideas to help round out your shopping day. Plus, you can snag 10% off your order just by plugging in...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 5

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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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 3

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 12

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 4

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 2

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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 102

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 102

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 102

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 102

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 102

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 102

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 102

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 102

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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