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This Week in the Life of DROID: 8/29/2014

Tim August 29, 2014 4

This week may have seemed hectic at times, but it was nothing in comparison to what next week will bring. With IFA taking place over in Europe, and the DL crew traveling cross country to Chicago and New York City for separate press events, it is going to be a...

Run Forrest Run, an Endless Runner Based on Forrest Gump

Tim August 29, 2014 21

Finally, an endless runner based on a story I know and love. If we have any fans of Forrest Gump here - everyone should raise their hand - you might want to check out a new game on Google Play called Run Forrest Run. In the game, which will remind you of any...

Sprint Announces the HTC One (E8) for Its Network, $0 Down Through Easy Pay

Tim August 29, 2014 12

A new device is available today from Sprint, the HTC-made One (E8). The E8 is much like the One (M8), minus the premium metallic hardware. Instead, the E8 is a mid to high-range device featuring a good-looking polyurethane exterior, with specs that might...

Deep Under the Sky Takes You on a Psychedelic Trip to Venus

Tim August 29, 2014 4

For the adventurers among us, how do you fancy a trip to Venus? Sounds intense, right? With the new game Deep Under the Sky, you can head to Venus, but you are in for one seriously trippy ride. In the game, you play as a jelly fish-like creature who intends to...

Friday App Sales: Dragon Quest VIII, Wave Wave, Metal Slug Series, and More

Tim August 29, 2014 10

A massive list of apps and games are currently on sale over at Google Play, so this long three day weekend is the perfect time to splurge. Included in today's list is the Metal Slug series of games, a ton of Cartoon Network titles, as well as Wave Wave, a...

Top 5 Android Games: August 2014

Tim August 29, 2014 21

August has been a fantastic month to be a gamer on Android, with a few big-time titles seeing their release onto Google Play. PC gamers were treated to a couple of Steam titles making their way to Android, which allows them to get out from behind the desk and...

Chrome Beta for Android Update Finally Brings Back Number Count for Tabs

Kellen August 29, 2014 32

Remember when Google introduced a Material Design make-over to Chrome Beta back in July? The update was pretty awesome for the most part. But for the purists (or detail obsessive types), a certain minor-yet-critical feature was missing - a tab count on the tab...

AT&T Offers $100 Bill Credit When Activating New Line Through Next Program

Tim August 29, 2014 30

From now until September 30, customers who activate a new line of service through AT&T's Next program will receive a $100 bill credit. With Next, customers are told that device envy is a thing of the past, as those who are enrolled can upgrade to the...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 30

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 30

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 30

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 30

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 30

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 30

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 30

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 30

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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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Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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Tim July 27, 2023 4

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Kellen May 10, 2023 4

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Tim February 3, 2023 4

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Tim October 13, 2022 4

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Kellen October 13, 2022 4

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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