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Report: Android Silver Program Placed on Hold

Kellen September 16, 2014 113

Android Silver, Google's rumored high-end device brand that would bring pure Google experiences to the main stream and in carrier stores, has been put on hold, according to The Information. With the departure of Nikesh Arora from Google, one of the program's...

Moto 360 Review

Kellen September 16, 2014 113

Motorola's Android Wear watch, the Moto 360, is without a doubt the most anticipated wearable of 2014. There is good reason for that, of course. Thanks to its classic, round design, stainless steel body, and leather accessories, there aren't any other...

Kitten Taxi, a Bank Robbing Getaway Driver Shoot ’em Up Game

Tim September 16, 2014 113

Over in the trending section of apps on Google Play, I ran across a game called Kitten Taxi. After reading a few reviews, which were mostly positive, I decided to give it a whirl, considering my admiration of cats. In the game, which is drawn up like a...

Motorola Publishes Three New Moto X Commercials, Touts Style and Performance

Tim September 16, 2014 113

Motorola, having just opened new Moto X pre-orders this morning, published three commercials to its YouTube channel, which show off the device's listening capability, as well as its new 13MP rear-facing camera. In the commercials, Motorola is not afraid to...

WATCH Disney, Twitch, iHeartRadio, and DramaFever Gain Support for Chromecast

Kyle September 16, 2014 113

A few notable apps today are gaining compatibility with Chromecast, Google's venerable streaming media dongle. First up, WATCH Disney, WATCH Disney Junior and WATCH Disney XD apps are now cast-able, with a caveat - most content is locked behind a TV provider...

Google Maps Engine Lite Becomes My Maps, Gains Upgrade Option for Old My Maps Creations

Kyle September 16, 2014 113

Last year in March, Google introduced Maps Engine Lite, a free and publicly available version of the search giant's custom map creation tools for enterprise. It stood alone from Google's My Maps, a simpler service, but the company promised the two services...

Shipping Estimates: New Moto X by September 26, Moto Hint by October 3, Turbo Charger This Thursday

Kellen September 16, 2014 113

If you are interested in picking up any of the new Motorola products that went up for pre-order today, we wanted to confirm their shipping estimates, now that we have orders in. As a recap, the new Moto X (2nd gen), Moto Hint, and Turbo Charger are all now...

Contest: Win a Moto 360 From Droid Life (Day 2 of 5)!

Tim September 16, 2014 113

With over 26,000 entries in yesterday's Moto 360 giveaway, it has become quite apparent that folks are interested in this device. So, without further ado, let's give another one away to a lucky winner. As a reminder, we are giving away a Moto 360 each day of...

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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 113

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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