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The Droid Life Show: Episode 67

Kellen August 27, 2014 13

IFA kicks off in Berlin next week, so if it hasn't already been made obvious by the countless teasers popping up from major companies, it's going to be a busy time. Samsung, LG, Asus, and Motorola all have something planned for next week, whether that be to...

Wednesday Poll: LG G Watch R or Moto 360?

Kellen August 27, 2014 300

Now that the LG G Watch R, LG's new round smartwatch (pictured above), is official, we can't help but ask for your opinions on it. More importantly, we want to know how you think it stacks up to Motorola's yet-to-be-fully-revealed Moto 360. Both are made of...

LG G Watch R Specs

Kellen August 27, 2014 104

With the LG G Watch R now official, the newest circular smartwatch on the block, you probably want to know exactly what's inside. To lay it out for you in the cleanest way possible, here are the official specs, straight from LG. Like the Moto 360, LG is...

Samsung Announces the Gear S Smartwatch, Curved Design and Tizen-based OS

Tim August 27, 2014 81

Hot off the heels of LG's G Watch R announcement, Samsung released full details of an upcoming curved wearable of their own, the Gear S. The watch, unlike the G Watch R and Moto 360, is powered by Tizen, much like the other wearable devices Samsung released...

LG Officially Announces the G Watch R, It’s Round Watch With a Plastic OLED Display

Kellen August 27, 2014 133

LG hasn't wasted any time in announcing their brand new round smartwatch, the G Watch R, a device that sports a circular Plastic OLED display and surprisingly premium build materials. This is far from the cheap plastic square we saw when LG announced the...

Nova Launcher Version 3.1 Leaves Beta, Now Available for All

Tim August 27, 2014 65

Late last week, an update was pushed out to beta testers of Nova Launcher, and today, the changes that there were made for the beta group are now available in the newest public release for all to download. In the update, new drawer transition animations are...

Here is the QHD-Ready Stock Wallpaper for the Galaxy Note 4

Kellen August 27, 2014 20

Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 4 next Wednesday, but if you want a taste of the device now, the folks at SamMobile have you covered. Posted this afternoon in its full QHD resolution (2560x2560) and 17MB self, the stock Note 4 wallpaper is now available...

Motorola Hosts Moto 360 Giveaway Via Yo App, Mentions $249 Price Again

Tim August 27, 2014 107

Next week, Motorola is set to announce availability and official pricing for the Moto 360, but before that takes place, the Chicago-based company is holding a contest via the silly "Yo" app, available for both iOS and Android devices. With Yo, you add friends...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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 107

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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