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The Droid Life Show: Episode 72

Kellen November 6, 2014 37

This afternoon, on episode 72 of the Droid Life Show, Tim and I are gathering to talk the latest in happenings around the site, many of which are some of the biggest topics of the year. Already this week, we wrapped up our reviews of the Nexus 9 and DROID...

Report Claims Samsung Readying 5.9″ Ultra HD Super AMOLED Display, Possibly for Galaxy Note 5

Tim November 6, 2014 136

A new report is currently making the rounds, claiming that Samsung is set to produce a 5.9" Ultra HD Super AMOLED display, possibly for the Galaxy Note 5 in 2015. This news stems from Samsung itself, who published data during its Analyst Day back in November...

Amazon Intros Echo, an Always-listening Assistant Connected to the Cloud

Tim November 6, 2014 110

This morning, while we were trying to pump out all of the great Google Play and Motorola news, Amazon announced the Amazon Echo, an always-listening device which sits in your home, waiting on your every command. Think of Echo as a personal assistant, who is...

HTC Weather App Hits the Play Store

Kyle November 6, 2014 17

Like Google, Samsung, Motorola, and others before it, HTC long ago discovered the virtue in separating core apps from firmware. Following the decoupling of the Sense 6 lock screen and the Gallery app, the Taiwan-based company has begun to distribute HTC...

Stand Folio Case and Naked Tough Case for Nexus 6 “Coming Soon” on Google Play

Tim November 6, 2014 59

Two upcoming accessories for the Nexus 6 are now marked as "coming soon" on Google Play, a stand folio case and naked see-thru case. Both cases can act as a stand for the device, and the folio case is also capable of holding a couple of credit cards if you...

Nexus 6 Coming to Google Play in 12 New Countries, Including the UK, Canada, and Japan

Kellen November 6, 2014 30

Thanks to Google Play support, we now know exactly which countries will soon be able to order the Nexus 6. Previously, Google had only told us to expect availability in the United States, but today, they added 12 more countries to the list. Those countries...

Moto 360 in Dark or Light Metal Now Available for $299

Kellen November 6, 2014 64

As we mentioned earlier, thanks to prematurely posted announcement from Motorola, the Moto 360 in metal was due to be released at some point today. Well, that time is now. You can head over to Motorola's store and purchase the Moto 360 in dark or light metal...

LG G Watch R Now Available on Google Play for $299.99

Tim November 6, 2014 17

Google has made the G Watch R from LG available through Google Play this morning, priced at $299.99. LG's next Android Wear-powered smartwatch features a full circle display, as well as a Snapdragon 400 processor. Google states the device should ship out from...

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 17

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 17

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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 37

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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