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Personalized Chromecast Homescreen Options Spotted in Google’s Code

Eric April 8, 2014 20

Since its launch, the Chromecast dongle from Google has treated users to gorgeous, high-resolution pictures of locations from around the world whenever it wasn't being used. Through some digging in the Chromecast's homescreen HTML, a few hints point towards...

My Verizon Updates With 3 Widgets, Randomly Asks for Root Access

Kellen April 8, 2014 72

Verizon's My Verizon app received an update today that introduced three widget styles. You may recall that Verizon finally brought back their auto-refreshing data widget to this app a few weeks back, but this time they are giving you choices in how that data...

United Airlines App Gets Redesign in Latest Update, New Features Also to be Found

Rithvik April 8, 2014 17

If you have used the United Airlines app in the past, you have seen the nasty Gingerbread-esque interface. Finally, it has come time for change. United Airlines today has announced a redesign, bringing the app back up to speed with Android 4.4 Kit Kat. Along...

Galactikitties Game on Google Play Lets You be the Hero Space Cats Deserve

Eric April 8, 2014 3

Sure, we have heard NASA complain about space debris making missions hard, but what about the space cat epidemic? To protect our precious satellites, and help to find these abandoned space cats forever homes, Galactikitties lets you take a trusty ball of yarn...

PushBullet Update Enhances Desktop Notifications, Tasker Event Plugin Support

Kellen April 8, 2014 9

PushBullet - one of our favorite apps of all time - received an update today that makes notifications on your desktop even richer. The update also adds support for Tasker's newly added Event plugins category. In notifications from your phone to computer,...

The Walking Dead: Season One Now Available for Android Through Google Play

Tim April 8, 2014 21

We might be done with the latest season of The Walking Dead on TV, but that doesn't mean the zombie-killing action needs to stop. In fact, the official Walking Dead: Season One game has hit Google Play, with more seasons available through IAPs. In these...

YouTube Live Streaming Now Available on Chromecast, Desktop Only for Now

Rithvik April 8, 2014 16

Ever wanted to watch The Droid Life Show live on your big screen? Even after the release of Chromecast, it's been fairly tedious due to the limitation on live video streaming from YouTube. We now know that that's about to change, as desktop streaming of live...

Robert Downey Jr. Returns in New HTC One (M8) Promo, Clearly Just Here to Fulfill His Contract

Kellen April 8, 2014 71

Last year, HTC decided that it wasn't failing because of lackluster products, it was failing because no one knew who HTC was as a company. To try and fix that, they signed Robert Downey Jr. to a multi-million dollar 2-year deal, so that he could star in a $1...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 71

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 71

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

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 71

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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