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HTC Gallery App Updated, New Duo Camera Effects for One (M8)

Tim September 17, 2014 29

A new update is available for HTC Gallery users, but if you don't own a device sporting HTC's Duo Camera setup (anyone but One M8 owners here in the US), then the update will do you little good. In the update, HTC adds in new Duo Effects for Seasons and...

Contest: Win a Moto 360 From Droid Life (Day 3 of 5)!

Kellen September 17, 2014 2884

Our first two Moto 360 contests in our week of giveaways have been insane. Each grabbed well over 20,000 entries, which is mind-bogglingly tough to comprehend. We aren't complaining, though - it just shows how awesome the DL community is. But you knew that....

Punit Soni Packs Bags, Departs Role as VP of Product Management at Motorola

Tim September 17, 2014 78

Punit Soni, who came to Motorola as a VP of Product Management over from Google, announced today through his Google+ page that he is departing the company. In the message, he takes a moment to look back on his time with Motorola, going over a few of his...

Goat Simulator Launches Through Google Play, Priced at $4.99

Tim September 17, 2014 30

After being teased back in August, the day is finally here, and Goat Simulator is now available to all through Google Play. In Goat Simulator, priced at $4.99, which is quite reasonable for the title, you play as a renegade goat set on destruction. Using an...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Tab S 10.5 Launch on AT&T

Tim September 17, 2014 13

Two of Samsung's finest hardware offerings in the tablet category are coming to AT&T, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Galaxy Tab S 8.4. Both tablets will launch with 4G LTE connectivity, naturally, and will start at $429 for the Tab S 8.4 and $529 for the Tab S...

T-Mobile’s Personal CellSpot and GoGo In-Flight Texting Now Available

Kellen September 17, 2014 108

T-Mobile's newly announced Personal CellSpot at-home router is now available to Simple Choice customers who want to have a a "personal T-Mobile tower" in their house. The device, like any router, is used to help boost a signal, only this router helps give you...

Misfit Announces the Misfit Flash, a $50 Fitness Tracker

Kellen September 16, 2014 31

Misfit, the makers of the Misfit Shine, announced today a new addition to their growing line of wearables - the Misfit Flash. The Flash is a lot like the Shine, only made of plastic instead of metal, but is still focused on your fitness and sleep. It comes in...

Google Play Services Updated to Version 6.1, Brings API Improvements for Drive and Fit

Tim September 16, 2014 17

Google is pushing Version 6.1 of Google Play Services to users this afternoon, but don't expect anything too crazy in the update. As for what is new, Google lists updated APIs for Drive and Fit, which also brings additional support for developers looking to...

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 Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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 29

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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