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

Tim August 8, 2014 7

Bon voyage to yet another week here at DL, as we coast ever-so-smoothly into yet another weekend. It was a busy week here, though, with Samsung confirming the unveiling date for the Galaxy Note 4 and Google releasing a new build of the Android L developer...

Report: Snapdragon 805 Processor to Power Galaxy Note 4

Tim August 8, 2014 7

The Galaxy Note 4, confirmed to be introduced on September 3 in Berlin during IFA 2014, is reported to be powered by one of Qualcomm's heavy duty mobile processors, the Snapdragon 805. This should make a few of you happy, as many people (DL staff included),...

Friday Poll: Of Your 10 Closest Friends and Family, How Many Own Android Phones?

Tim August 8, 2014 7

It won't come as a surprise, especially to anyone reading a blog dedicated to only talking about smartphones, but people are very passionate about their mobile OS of choice. At first, you might have had a lot of friends and family who would only consider an...

“Freaking Math” is Super Easy, But Super Aggravating

Tim August 8, 2014 7

Thanks to our friends over at Phandroid, I found a new game to share called Freaking Math. At first, I wouldn't dare download a game that has anything to do with math, as it was one of my more difficult subjects during school. I was more of a P.E. and Arts &...

Qualcomm Issues Statement on Dan Rosenberg’s TrustZone Vulernability

Kellen August 8, 2014 7

Yesterday, we reported on a security vulnerability that Dan Rosenberg had discovered, which affected "almost all" devices running Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The vulnerability was discovered in ARM's TrustZone, a system-wide security technology that...

FCC Still Concerned About Throttling, Asks All Carriers About Throttling Practices

Kellen August 8, 2014 7

Over the last couple of weeks, the FCC has decided that it wants to know more about the throttling or "Network Optimization" practices of wireless carriers in the US. Their initial probing began with Verizon, after the company announced plans to start...

New Moto X Currently Scheduled for September 25 Arrival at Verizon

Kellen August 8, 2014 7

Back in February, Motorola confirmed to the press that a new Moto X would arrive in "late" summer, along with a smartwatch, which we now know as the Moto 360. Sources of ours have confirmed to us that Verizon is currently expecting the new Moto X by September...

Friday App Sales: Deus Ex: The Fall, Type:Rider, SoundHound, Poweramp, and More

Tim August 8, 2014 7

We know you may have zero plans for this weekend, so what better way to spend that time than by playing a few great games on your beloved Android phone or tablet? This week, there are a some titles which you could easily lose a few hours to, so keep your...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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 6

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 2

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 12

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 4

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 2

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 12

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 18

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 7

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 7

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 7

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 7

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 7

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 7

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 7

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 7

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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