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Deal: Save an Extra 12 Percent on Samsung Tablets at HHGregg (Free Shipping, too)

Kyle December 16, 2013 14

Looking for a TouchWiz Life Companion? Just in time for the holidays, HHGregg is here to hook you up with delightfully inexpensive tablets from Samsung. Twelve different tablet models are on sale for an additional 12 percent off, and orders over $25 qualify...

Netflix Update v3.1.0 on Android Adds Profile Support

Kyle December 16, 2013 42

Historically, Netflix hasn’t had the most egalitarian attitude toward Android. An application wasn’t made available or Android devices until 2011, months after the iOS release, and for years had a user interface that bore the notorious unresponsiveness of an...

DROID MAXX, ULTRA, and Mini Soak Test Set to Start Soon, Surprised If It Isn’t Kit Kat

Kellen December 15, 2013 122

Here it comes! At least we think it's coming. That would be Kit Kat (Android 4.4) we're referring to. According to the flood of emails from readers to our inbox, there is a soak test about to begin for the DROID MAXX, ULTRA, and Mini. Motorola is sending out...

Pebble Update Introduces “Do Not Disturb” Mode, Better Notifications Controls

Kellen December 15, 2013 6

On Friday, the Pebble team pushed out an update to their popular smartwatch, bringing the software up to build v1.14. After the update, users will find a new "Do Not Disturb" setting, which is a feature that has been one of the most requested to date. With DND...

Chrome Beta 32 Tells the 300ms Standard Touch Delay to Piss Off

Kellen December 15, 2013 29

Did you know that there was an "artificial" 300ms delay across all mobile browsers when you tap on something as it waits to see if your tap was meant as a single click or some other action? According to Googler Jake Archibald, Google has now removed this delay...

Motorola Teases Moto X Wood Backs, Tells You to Put Your DIY Wood Project on Hold

Kellen December 15, 2013 67

Did our holiday wish come true? Is Motorola on the verge of releasing wood backs as a MotoMaker option for the Moto X? According to a Tweet that was published today by the official Motorola account, we have been told to officially put our DIY wood projects "on...

The Nexus 5 Snowflake, Thanks to LG

Kellen December 15, 2013 17

LG shared this on Google+ and we thought it was cool, that's all. Hope you are having a fantastic weekend. Via: +LG USA

Milk This Cow the Best Way We Knows How

Kellen December 14, 2013 8

This week on the Droid Life Show episode 44, we talked through the Nexus 5's recent camera update, discussed the point of the new Google Play Edition devices, what a Nokia Android phone would be like, our favorite apps and games, and more. As always, it was a...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 8

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 8

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 8

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

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 8

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 8

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 8

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 8

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 8

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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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