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This Episode Will Help You Wrap Christmas Presents This Weekend

Tim December 20, 2013

The DL crew sat down on Wednesday evening, recording the last episode of The Droid Life Show that would take place in the year of 2013. While it is easy to be saddened by this, we have a lot to look forward to in 2014, including next month's Consumer...

This Week in the Life of Droid: 12/20/2013

Tim December 20, 2013 3

Another one bites the dust. And another one gone, and another one gone. Another one bites the dust. We are counting down the days left in December, as January and 2014 are quickly creeping up on us. This week was filled with news, the biggest being that...

Hands-on and Overview: BLU Life Pure

Tim December 20, 2013 52

We have never talked in length about BLU devices, but as off-contract pricing for budget phones is now a growing issue thanks to the Moto G, BLU is a major contender in this arena. They have been a round for some time, based out of Miami, creating sleek...

2013 Android Moments of the Year

Kellen December 20, 2013 89

I don't think anyone can deny that 2013 was the biggest year yet for Android. And I'm not talking about sales numbers, I'm talking about things like the quality of handsets that were delivered by our favorite companies. From the Galaxy S4 or Note 3 to the HTC...

Real Boxing Updated Through Google Play, Brings Punchtown DLC and Enhanced Multiplayer

Tim December 20, 2013 5

Real Boxing, the best way to experience real fighting on a mobile device, received a hefty update today through Google Play. Inside, players can access the Punchtown DLC pack, which lets players purchase unique and "edgy" items to boost their boxer's...

Facebook Home Update Includes a Customizable Lock Screen with Notifications

Kyle December 20, 2013 31

Facebook Home, the Facebook-made replacement launcher for Android devices, has been controversial (to put it mildly) ever since launch. Many lamented the fact that it wasn’t nearly as functional as other launchers, lacking features as simple as folder creation...

Google Play Handing Out Free Copies of “Elf” in Standard Definition

Tim December 20, 2013 57

Head on over to Google Play to pick up a free copy of Will Ferrel's Christmas movie, Elf. Would be nice if Google decided to give away a new movie each day until Christmas, but we shall see what happens. And for those of you that care, only the standard...

Friday App Sale Explosion: Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, Batman: Arkham City Lockdown, Metal Slug Series, and More

Tim December 20, 2013 22

Considering the size of the list we have compiled for all of the app sales currently taking place on Google Play, we think you will have enough games to play for all of 2014. It seems as if every developer and their grandmother decided to mark down their apps,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 22

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 22

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 22

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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