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Don’t Stress if You Didn’t Get Asked to Merge Hangouts and Google Voice

Kellen September 11, 2014 200

Yesterday, we talked a lot about the new Hangouts update that added in the ability to make voice calls. We also talked even more about how the service had finally merged with Google Voice. At least we thought it had. The night before the Hangouts update...

Groupon Hosts Deal on Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 and 12.2, Starting at $299

Tim September 11, 2014 20

Groupon is currently hosting a deal on a few Samsung tablets, most notably the Galaxy Tab Pro lineup of high-end slates. They have four models in total on sale, starting at just $299 up to only $379.99. The tablets are manufacturer refurbished, but do come...

Evernote and Vine Among First Android Apps Coming to Chromebooks

Tim September 11, 2014 14

Google announced the first set of Android apps making their way to Chrome OS this morning, those being Vine, Duolingo, Evernote, and Sight Words. At Google I/O, the company announced they would be working with select developers to bring Android apps to...

Verizon LG G2 Receives Update to Get It Ready for VoLTE Launch

Kellen September 11, 2014 130

The LG G2 on Verizon is receiving an update today (version VS98025B) that prepares it for the company's VoLTE launch, which should happen any day now. Verizon told us back at the end of August that we should expect the service to go live within the "coming...

Google Divorces Hangouts From Google+, No G+ Account Needed for Multi-Way Calls

Kyle September 11, 2014 58

In yet another sign that Google is drawing back the reach of its social network Google+, the company delivered on a promised update that drops the profile requirement for Hangouts. On desktop and mobile, Google Apps account users and those without a Google+...

Dell Venue 8 7840 is the First Dell Tablet You Want

Tim September 11, 2014 54

During an Intel developer conference in San Francisco this week, Intel showed off an upcoming Dell tablet, the Venue 8 7840. From the devices we have seen from Dell in the past, we get the sense that the company was going to only focus on entry-level Android...

Introducing the Droid Life Deals Store! Save 10% With This Launch Code!

Kellen September 11, 2014 30

This morning, we have a new addition to announce to the site that we think you will find great value in over the coming months and years - it's a new Droid Life Deals section that will constantly evolve and grow, as our never ending need for discounted things...

HTC Decouples Another System App, Adds Sense 6 Lock Screen to Google Play

Kyle September 11, 2014 22

HTC began separating apps from its firmware a bit ago, but it's been a few months since we have seen any continuation of that trend. Today, the company gave the Sense 6 lock screen the decoupling treatment, adding an entry for it to Google Play. It predictably...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 200

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 200

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 200

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 200

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 200

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 200

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 200

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 200

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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