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This Week in the Life of Droid: 1/24/2014

Tim January 24, 2014 1

Another week down here at DL. This week was another good one, highlighted by the launch of Beats Music for iOS and Android, as well as the launch of three new natural backs for the Moto X through MotoMaker. Motorola's CEO also made headlines yet again by...

Pushbullet Receives Update, Mirrors All Android Notifications on Desktop

Kyle January 24, 2014 26

PushBullet, the app for Android that allows you to quickly transfer links, pictures, and notes between your smart devices and desktop Chrome browser, is one of those insanely useful tools you just can't believe is free. And it keeps getting better. Today, the...

Moto X With a Walnut Finish: First Look

Kellen January 24, 2014 130

Our custom made Moto X with a Walnut finish has arrived, so as is typical around these parts, we took it for a spin on camera to let you see and hear our thoughts on it. As one may have expected after seeing our Bamboo unboxing, we are pleased with the results...

Motorola Hosting Hour-long $100 Off Sale on Moto X Devices, Starts January 27

Tim January 24, 2014 102

Still looking to score a Moto X? Maybe at a discounted price? Motorola announced a new sale that is set to take place next Monday on January 27. The deal will only last a single hour online, beginning at 3pm EST and ending at 4pm EST. During that time frame,...

Energy Bar for Android Shows Your Battery Status in a Neat Way, No Root Required

Tim January 24, 2014 39

If you have ever ran a custom ROM on your Android device, then you may have seen a nifty little feature that would allow you to place a battery bar along the top of your device's display. The bar's color could change depending on how much charge you had left,...

Dead Zebra Details Limited Edition “Year of the Horse” Android Mini, Goes on Sale January 28

Tim January 24, 2014 14

A new Android Mini from Dead Zebra received a release date and details today, titled Year of the Horse. On the Chinese zodiac, this is now the year of the horse, so as you might recall, Dead Zebra likes to pay tribute to these occasions, creating special...

Friday App Sales: TuneIn Radio Pro, VNC Viewer, Sine Mora, and More

Rithvik January 24, 2014 23

In the words of the great Rebecca Black, "It's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday," and what better way to get down than to get down with the prices of apps? It's been another good week in terms of deals, as we are seeing apps like TuneIn Radio Pro and...

Everything Google is Struggling at the Moment… (Updated)

Kellen January 24, 2014 99

It's not you, it's Google. The dashboard is showing all things "green," though. That is clearly wrong. Update 11:19AM: We have orange for Gmail! Update 11:22AM: Gmail is now sort of back. Can login to accounts, struggling with multiples, though. Contacts...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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 99

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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