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LG G Watch Available in Select US Retailers, Best Buy Included

Tim July 7, 2014 36

The Android Wear-powered G Watch was launched through Google Play on June 25, but LG announced today that the smartwatch is coming to retailers all around the world. Twelve countries will have access to the G Watch online and offline, with those countries...

TSA Will No Longer Permit Powerless Electronics on Some International Flights

Kellen July 7, 2014 36

A minor change was made to security checks by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) over the weekend, one that involves the electronics that you travel with. On some international flights that are headed to the US, TSA agents may check to make sure...

AT&T LG G3 Arrives July 11, Pre-order Begins Tomorrow

Kellen July 7, 2014 36

AT&T announced this morning that its variant of the LG G3 will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow, July 8, but will then arrive in stores on July 11. The brand new G Watch will also arrive this week, with sales starting tomorrow for $229. For a...

Celebrate ‘Murica This Weekend

Kellen July 3, 2014 36

Last night, the DL crew returned after a couple of week vacation for episode 63 of the Droid Life Show. With travel and Google I/O interrupting our regularly scheduled programming, you can imagine that we had plenty to talk about. Topics included the entire...

This Week in the Life of DROID: 7/3/2014

Tim July 3, 2014 36

It's a short week this week, thanks to America celebrating freedom, but there was no shortage of good Android news. This week, we posted up our full Gear Live smartwatch review, and we even squeezed in Episode 63 of The Droid Life Show. Since we weren't able...

Samsung Gear Live Review

Tim July 3, 2014 36

Google threw us somewhat of a curveball at last week's Google I/O developer conference, when they announced the Gear Live smartwatch from Samsung. This is Samsung's first take on an Android Wear device, based around Google's new wearable platform, which is...

Up Up Rocket Appears to be Pleasant Game, but is Actually Quite Frustrating

Tim July 3, 2014 36

All you have to do is press on the colored box that is indicated in the spaceship's window. It really shouldn't be that hard. But in a new game called Up Up Rocket, it's aggravating when you are trying to get your little ship into space, only to accidentally...

Deal: TYLT Offers 50% Off Battery Power Packs and Cases for the 4th

Kellen July 3, 2014 36

TYLT, makers of all sorts of premium-designed accessories like the TYLT Vu charger, are offering up a 50% discount on portable battery packs and battery cases for the holiday weekend. You will find battery banks like the 5,200mAh Power Plant for $35 (regularly...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 1

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 5

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 3

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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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 36

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 36

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 36

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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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