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HTC Looking to Achieve Profitability by Focusing on Low-End Devices and Better Marketing

Kyle February 10, 2014 34

It’s no secret around the industry that HTC's profitability and market share have declined in recent years, thanks to a few unsuccessful launches and a public unwilling to completely adopt its hardware as much as Samsung's. While speaking to Reuters ahead of...

Reported HTC M8 Mini Specs Leaked – 4.5″ 720p Display, 13MP Camera, and On-screen Buttons

Tim February 10, 2014 34

Thanks to evleaks, we could be getting our first peak at what the M8 Mini from HTC could have in store for the masses. We have yet to officially see the M8, the successor to the One, as HTC still has not set a date for when it will unveil the new flagship....

HTC M8 and Its Dual-Camera Setup Appears Again, Blurry Cam Front Shots Too

Kellen February 10, 2014 34

I'd imagine you remember the picture last week of the HTC One follow-up that showed an awkwardly questionable interesting dual-camera setup? Well, we have new images of the HTC M8 with blurry-cam close-ups of those same cameras, the frontside of the phone, and...

Red Nexus 5 Appears to be Sold Out in Both 16GB and 32GB Variants

Kellen February 10, 2014 34

Over the weekend, the status of both red Nexus 5 models through Google Playswitched to "We are out of inventory." Typically, we ignore these stock status changes as Google Play fluctuates regularly with inventory levels, but this time the "Please check back...

Goodbye, Flappy Bird.

Kellen February 9, 2014 34

Flappy Bird has been removed from both Google Play and the iTunes App Store by the game's developer, Dong Nguyen. The game's success was apparently too much for its creator to handle, even with the $50,000 per day it was making him. In a series of Tweets sent...

Verizon’s Nexus 7 Now Arriving in Stores, “4G LTE Certified” Right on the Box

Kellen February 8, 2014 34

Yesterday, we received word from sources that the Nexus 7 had finally received certification from Verizon and would be sold through the carrier as early as February 13. We also saw some cases for the device, with Verizon branding, arrive in stores for the...

We Aren’t Drinking Sochi Water This Weekend or Pulling Out of Slopestyle

Kellen February 7, 2014 34

One thing is for sure as we head into opening ceremonies of the Sochi Winter Olympics, the Droid Life Show episode 48 was not afraid of taking on this week's events in order to save ourselves for something in the future. We took to the rumor mill slopes of the...

This Week in the Life of Droid: 2/7/2014

Tim February 7, 2014 34

Another week in the books here at DL. We had a bit of excitement this week, as Samsung gave us the date at which they intend to unveil the Galaxy S5, February 24. Kellen and I will be on hand in NYC to cover the event, but don't worry about your addiction, as...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 2

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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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 34

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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

Kellen December 22, 2025 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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 34

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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