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September 9 is Officially New iPhone(s) Day

Kellen August 28, 2014 215

Apple sent invites out to their select group of press this morning, confirming that September 9 is the day for things to be (re)invented. If you haven't been keeping up with rumors, Apple pundits are expecting there to be two iPhones (iPhone 6), one with a 4.7...

OneDrive Receives Minor Update, Brings PIN Protection and Business Sign-In

Kyle August 28, 2014 1

As far as cloud storage goes, you could do worse than OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive). Sure, it isn't Drive or Dropbox, but if you are inextricably tied to the Windows ecosystem, it certainly gets the job done. That isn't to say it could not use a few...

ALONE… is the Asteroid-dodging Sci-fi Game You Were Looking For

Tim August 28, 2014 8

A new game is now available for all of our sci-fi fans here, one which puts you in the driver seat of a blasting rocket ship in space. The game is called ALONE..., and is not as easy as it may look. In the game, you use either your right or left finger to...

Comparison: LG G Watch R vs. Moto 360 vs. Samsung Gear S

Kellen August 28, 2014 280

Last night, the tech industry was treated to two new smartwatches from LG and Samsung, the G Watch R and Gear S. Both will go head-to-head with the Moto 360, a watch that is easily the most anticipated in the history of smartwatches, thanks to its round...

Verizon Quietly Launches the Motorola Luge, a Rebranded RAZR M for Prepaid

Kellen August 28, 2014 51

Months ago, sources of ours told us that Verizon had plans to launch a device called the Motorola Luge, which was nothing but a rebranded DROID RAZR M aimed at their prepaid service. Today, that phone has arrived. When I say that this is a rebranded DROID RAZR...

Wipeout 2 Launched to Google Play, the Big Balls are Back

Tim August 28, 2014 12

A new game is available on Google Play this morning, Wipeout 2. The game is based on the popular TV series on ABC of the same name, where real contestants (not actors) attempt to make their way through crazy obstacles. The main idea is that they will wipe out...

Sony Teases #XperiaDetails Ahead of IFA Press Conference

Kyle August 28, 2014 17

Next week is IFA in Berlin, which means a deluge of unveilings is nearly upon us. Of course, in vying for media attention, a few companies have jumped the gun, but others - such as Sony - apparently prefer to retain an element of surprise. A specific example?...

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...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 13

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 13

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 13

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 215

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 215

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 215

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 215

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 215

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 215

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 215

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 215

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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