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Nexus 6 Google Play Pre-Orders Now Shipping Too!

Kellen November 17, 2014 173

Google Play pre-orders for the Nexus 6 are now shipping, according to a handful of our readers. These seem to be orders placed early on October 29 in either 32GB or 64GB variations. We aren't sure what we are looking at for estimated arrival dates just yet,...

Google Play Services 6.5 for Developers, Brings Helpful Maps, Wallet, and Fit APIs for Incorporation

Tim November 17, 2014 5

Google's Android development team is now rolling out Google Play Services 6.5 to developers, bringing a ton of new APIs to incorporate into existing applications. For starters, developers are getting more flexibility from Google Maps, with the API now offering...

Contest: We are Giving Away $200 in Google Play Gift Cards!

Kellen November 17, 2014 1341

Too much time has passed since you all had a chance to walk away with something free from Droid Life, so we are fixing that today. For no reason other than to continue to thank you for all of your support over the years (we are almost at our 5-year anniversary...

Be Careful With Ambient Display on the Nexus 6, It’s Prone to Pocket Dialing and Other Unwanted Activities

Kellen November 17, 2014 137

With Android 5.0 and the Nexus 6, Google introduced Ambient Display, a feature that acts a lot like Motorola's Moto Display, only is less smart and feature packed. It's cool, for the most part, and is certainly much more informative than an LED notification....

Tired of Sending Nudes With Snapchat? Try Sending Money Instead With Snapcash

Tim November 17, 2014 27

If Snapchat is safe enough for you to send your nude selfies, then why not transfer cash from your bank account while you are at it? Today, Snapchat announced Snapcash, in partnership with Square, which allows users to send money to each other through the...

Thanks to Update, You Can Now Share Your Google Keep Posts (Updated: APK)

Tim November 17, 2014 29

An update is on its way to Google Keep in Google Play, one which makes the app a million times more useful. After the update, users will be able to share notes and lists with other Keep users, much like you see on Google Drive. With this functionality, two...

Reminder: Carriers Probably Can’t Activate Your New Nexus 6, Here are Your Options

Kellen November 17, 2014 164

So you received your brand new Nexus 6 today, straight from a factory in China, and you walk into a Verizon or AT&T or Sprint store to have it activated for use. As you and a sales rep get the process going, you get to the point where they need to scan the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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 164

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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 173

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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