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Add Motorola XT1112 to the List of Possible “Shamu” Devices

Kellen August 22, 2014 44

A Motorola device under the codename "shamu" is largely thought to be the next Nexus device from Google. With that bit of information made public through a couple of reports, tech enthusiasts are doing anything in their power to try and find mentions or...

Nova Launcher Beta Updated With New Drawer Animations, App Drawer Search Additions

Tim August 22, 2014 31

The beta group for Nova Launcher received an update for their launcher application today, one which brings new app drawer animations, as well as a few important bug fixes. Detailed in the GIF image below, users can choose between a few nifty drawer animations,...

HTC “Flounder” Nexus Tablet Gets Wi-Fi Certified

Kellen August 22, 2014 88

The HTC "Flounder" or "Volantis," whichever you prefer, is more than likely the new Nexus tablet from Google. Both codenames, which reference the same device (yes, Google gives all Nexus devices two names), have appeared a handful of times in official Android...

Friday App Sales: Hitman GO, the Metal Slug Series, Apex Launcher Pro, and More

Tim August 22, 2014 14

There is a new massive list of app and game sales taking place over on Google Play, so any plans you might have had for this weekend just went right out the window. So sorry about that. Anyway, it appears as if the entire Metal Slug series of Android games are...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 22 Answers

Tim August 22, 2014 26

On Monday, we asked our lovely community to submit questions for Volume 22 of the Droid Life Q&A Sessions. It looks like many people are curious about our take on custom ROMs these days, as well as when an Android phone deserves to be upgraded. On top of...

Question of the Day: What is Your Morning Android Routine?

Kellen August 22, 2014 165

This morning, the official Android Twitter account posted a question to its followers that we loved so much, we decided to steal it. Well, sort of. They asked, "After you've hit snooze for the last time, what's the first thing you use your #Android phone for...

Unpossible Racing Game is Impossible Road Meets TRON

Tim August 22, 2014 16

There are particular visual cues that remind me of things I have seen before, especially when it comes to movies and art in general. The newest game to catch my eye on Google Play, titled Unpossible, throws you right into a fast-paced world that looks straight...

Coin is Already Delaying Its Release, Will Only Let 10,000 Backers Beta Test Until Spring 2015

Kellen August 22, 2014 58

A couple of weeks ago, Coin - the credit card to replace all credit cards - told us that it was ready to ship to backers and that its companion Android app would arrive by September 25, about a month after the iOS app. Today, things have changed drastically,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 58

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 58

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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 44

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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