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Thanks to New Bug, YouTube Playlists Tab Has Disappeared on iOS and Android App (Updated)

Kyle February 21, 2014 22

Sometimes, new functionality brings new issues. Such seems to be the case with saved playlists in the YouTube app for iOS and Android, which have disappeared for a number of users. The problem, which we at Droid Life can independently confirm, is that the...

Android 4.4.2 Update Approved for Verizon Moto X as 164.55.2, Here is the Changelog

Kellen February 21, 2014 116

Yesterday, we saw soak test invites go out for Verizon Moto X users - today, the update has been approved by the carrier. That doesn't necessarily mean that mass rollout is upon us, and we'll still likely see a soak test over the coming days, but clearly...

Huawei Smartwatch Reportedly Pictured, Looks Unquestionably Dated

Kyle February 21, 2014 36

When analysts claimed 2014 would be the year of wearable technology, they weren’t kidding. The evident consumer demand for smartwatches and fitness bands has attracted an increasing number of companies hoping to cash in on the craze. Many, like Pebble and...

Samsung Takes Everything to the Fifth Power in Galaxy S5 Teaser

Kellen February 21, 2014 63

The Samsung Galaxy S5 will arrive on Monday, February 24 at an Unpacked event taking place in Barcelona, Spain, and this is is Samsung's teaser. Since this is the fifth version of their flagship Galaxy S line, they are taking everything to the fifth power in...

NVIDIA Announces the Tegra Note 7 LTE, Launches Q2 Priced at $299

Tim February 21, 2014 19

This morning, NVIDIA unveiled a new family member in the Tegra family tree, the Tegra Note 7 LTE. The device is the same as the Tegra Note tablet they released last year, manufactured by EVGA, but comes with 4G LTE and HSPA+ connectivity. Support for LTE is...

Nike Job Listing Outs Upcoming Nike+ Android SDK for Use in “Any” App That Integrates Nike+

Kellen February 21, 2014 45

We haven't been shy voicing our frustrations over the lack of Android support from Nike when it comes to products like their FuelBand. Even though we have mostly praise for the product, the fact that the fitness giant continues to ignore the biggest mobile...

Niantic Labs Launches Two New Gameplay Features for Ingress, Ancient Artifacts and Shaper Glyph Puzzles

Tim February 20, 2014 25

This afternoon, Google's Niantic Labs announced two new gameplay features for players of Ingress, Ancient Artifacts and a Shaper Glyph Puzzle Mechanic. Apparently the game has become a big deal since its exit of being a beta, but please forgive me as I...

“All New HTC One” Stops by FCC, Looking Ready for AT&T

Kellen February 20, 2014 43

The FCC briefly posted documents for the "All New HTC One" this afternoon before pulling them for whatever reason. That's unfortunate, as we can almost always find dirty little secrets hidden in these documents about that device that have yet to surface. For...

Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 43

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 43

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 43

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 43

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 43

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 43

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 43

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 43

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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