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Galaxy S5 Developer Edition on Verizon Now Available for $599

Kellen May 5, 2014 50

We first reported that a Galaxy S5 Developer Edition for Verizon was on its way after a listing for the device went live on Samsung's site back in early April. Unfortunately, we had no information to provide on when the phone would be available, but assumed it...

Google Expands Same-day Shopping Express Delivery Service to Manhattan, West Los Angeles

Kellen May 5, 2014 6

Last March, Google opened up a same-day shopping delivery service in the San Francisco Bay Area, called Google Shopping Express. The service will deliver anything from pretzels to Monopoly to the new Nexus 5 to your door the day you order it through either the...

HTC One (M8) Mini Press Image Appears, No Duo Camera to be Found

Kellen May 5, 2014 19

The yet-to-be-announced HTC One (M8) Mini leaked in a press image over the weekend, thanks to @evleaks, showing a similar all-metal design to its older brother. The image reveals that the smaller-sister-from-another-mister will come in the same colors as the...

Latest Android News on a Sunny Afternoon

Tim May 2, 2014 30

Due to traveling, we were unable to bring you Episode 57 of The Droid Life Show at its usual time on Wednesday night, but we are here this glorious Friday afternoon to make up for it. Today, Kellen and I will discuss all of the latest Android news to hit the...

Android Distribution Updated for May: Kit Kat Up, Jelly Bean Down

Kellen May 2, 2014 78

Google updated the Android distribution numbers to start the month of May, showing a solid jump for Kit Kat (Android 4.4+) from 5.3% in April to 8.5% this month. Thanks to that jump in Kit Kat, we are seeing a small decline in Jelly Bean, from 61.4% to 60.8%. ...

This Week in the Life of DROID: 5/2/2014

Tim May 2, 2014 4

This week has set the tone for May and the summer season to come, with plenty of companies readying the public for their upcoming offerings. We finally have an unveiling date for the G3 from LG (May 27), and even Motorola has a new device coming that they plan...

Friday App Sales: SkySafari 4, n7player, Vignette, and More

Rithvik May 2, 2014 32

The best way to start your weekend off on a good note is to grab some discounted apps and games, so we have got you covered on that front. Great apps like the n7player unlocker, the various versions of SkySafari 4, and Vignette (the ad-free version) have all...

Report: AT&T to Launch VoLTE May 23, First Markets Are Chicago and Minneapolis

Tim May 2, 2014 75

According to sources of Engadget, AT&T is looking to beat Verizon to the VoLTE (Voice over LTE) punch. Both companies have been building up their LTE networks in America over the past couple of years, with each being essentially done with the initial...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 75

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 75

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 75

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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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