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DROID TURBO Stops by GFXBench – Shows 5.2-inch QHD Display, 20MP Camera, Snapdragon 805, 3GB RAM

Kellen September 29, 2014 256

It is starting to feel like Motorola and Verizon are on the verge of announcing the DROID TURBO at any moment. After last week's leak of the back panel, a stop off at the FCC, and sources of ours becoming increasingly familiar with the device, we now have a...

Moto 360 Update Said to “Dramatically” Increase Battery Life

Kellen September 29, 2014 224

Last week, Motorola began rolling out a software update to the Moto 360 as build 1.0.1.1448224, an update that was officially listed as nothing more than a Bluetooth connectivity fixer and bug squasher. But now that the update has been on devices in the wild ...

AT&T Offers Double Data on Plans From 15GB to 50GB for Same Price

Kellen September 29, 2014 113

AT&T, essentially admitting that the insanely high prices that carriers have been charging you for tiered data over the last couples of years was highway robbery, is now offering double the data on its plans that range from 15GB to 50GB for the same price....

Clinched MLB Postseason Berth

Tim September 26, 2014 3

This past Wednesday night, Episode 69 of The Droid Life Show solidified its berth into the MLB playoffs. How we did it, we have no idea. Regardless, we will take on all teams who try to stop us from making it to the World Series. In Android-related news, we...

This Week in the Life of DROID: 9/26/2014

Tim September 26, 2014

Another eventful week has come to a close here at DL, filled with juicy Nexus rumors and even iPhone 6 impressions. According to the latest rumors, HTC will soon launch its Nexus 9 tablet, while Motorola readies its "Shamu" phone, the Nexus 6 for release as...

Friday App Sales: Chainsaw Warrior, Osmos HD, Ku: Shroud of the Morrigan, and More

Tim September 26, 2014

Friday is here once again, which gives us the perfect time to gather the current app and game sales taking place on Google Play. This week, a few well-known titles are up for discounted prices, including Osmos HD, Pirates and Traders: Gold, Chainsaw Warrior,...

ICE Features Real-time Strategy Gameplay With Ant-like Minions

Tim September 26, 2014 3

We came across a game this afternoon on Google Play, filled with bright colors, sporting the name ICE. The game is a real-time strategy title, which resembles another popular game called Auralux. In the game, you command units of ant-like starships, forcing...

Just Dance Now Lands on Google Play, Time to Get Your Groove On

Tim September 26, 2014 18

Ubisoft Entertainment launched Just Dance Now, one of the more popular video game titles of the last few years, right onto Google Play for Android devices this week. In these games, which are much like an at-home Dance Dance Revolution, players must dance to...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 256

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 256

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 256

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 256

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 256

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 256

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 256

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 256

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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