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Galaxy S5 on AT&T and Verizon Rooted, Potentially Many Other Phones as Well

Kellen June 16, 2014 176

Famed developer, geohot (with help from some friends), has done it. The Samsung Galaxy S5 on AT&T and Verizon has been rooted. So before we dive into this, I'll just note that the bounty for achieving this task was well over $18,000. If you pledged some...

Deal: Brand New Nexus 10 16GB for $279 on eBay

Kellen June 14, 2014 34

The Nexus 10, Google's 10-inch tablet that seems to have sold out forever ago through Google Play, can be had in brand new condition through eBay this weekend for $279. The tablet originally retailed for $399 with 16GB of storage, so you are looking at a...

Your Vuvuzela This Weekend

Kellen June 13, 2014 7

On episode 62 of the Droid Life Show, we sat back and listened as Tim took us through his week-long journey with the LG G3 as his daily phone. The staff asked him question after question about things like the phone's size, how the display performs in sunlight,...

This Week in the Life of DROID: 6/13/2014

Tim June 13, 2014 3

Friday is here yet again. This week, Samsung introduced two new tablets, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Tab S 8.4, and Huawei also came stomping its way into the US market with the Ascend Mate2. More information is popping up on the Galaxy F "Prime" device, and we...

Echo is Like Mailbox for Your Lock Screen and Notifications

Kellen June 13, 2014 85

Let's say you go into a meeting that lasts a couple of hours and need to be away from your phone. When you come back, how does your notification situation look? Is it overwhelming? Are there lines for Gmail, Twitter, application updates, and calendar...

Huawei Ascend Mate2 Hands-on

Tim June 13, 2014 22

Announced just yesterday for North America, the Ascend Mate2 from Huawei is an intriguing device. The first thing people notice is the phone's size, coming in with a 6.1" 720p display. Although, once you learn that it comes unlocked with 4G LTE connectivity,...

Friday App Sales: Out There, ShadowGun, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and More

Tim June 13, 2014 7

Don't plan to lounge on the couch watching the World Cup all weekend? Cool, I wasn't either. If you would rather spend your time playing games on your beloved Android device, you might want to check out a few of the latest app and game deals to hit Google Play...

FYI: AT&T’s Activation Fee for 2-Year Contracts is Now $40

Kellen June 13, 2014 57

In case you are an AT&T customer who purchases discounted phones on new 2-year contracts, you should know that your activation fee is now $40 instead of $36 when upgrading phones. That's right, AT&T has raised their activation fee, a fee that doesn't...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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 176

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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