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LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Receiving Android 4.4.2 Today

Kellen December 13, 2013 18

If you picked up a LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition this week (our unboxing and hands-on), be sure to jump into Settings>About tablet>System updates, you may have an update awaiting your approval. According to at least one of our readers, the 52MB update...

HTC Posts Android 4.4.2 Kernel Source and Framework Files, Update Likely Soon (Updated: Rolling Out)

Kellen December 13, 2013 23

This afternoon, HTC posted the kernel source and framework support files for the One Google Play Edition's Android 4.4.2 update. This doesn't exactly mean that the update is rolling out at any moment, but it certainly wouldn't shock us. Typically when HTC...

Motorola Updates Touchless Control for Moto X – Expands Commands While Phone is Locked and More

Kellen December 13, 2013 108

Motorola pushed out an update to its Touchless Control app through Google Play this afternoon, making it more powerful while your phone is in a locked state with a PIN or password. Additional Google Now commands should now work with your phone sitting idle and...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 17 Answers

Kellen December 13, 2013 29

With the week coming to a close, we wouldn't want you to scoot out of here without reading our answers to our Q&A volume 17 session. For those new to the DL Q&A, this is our chance to answer any burning questions that you might have about tech, Android...

Newest Google Search Update Seems to Make GEL Work Perfectly on Nexus 7

Kellen December 13, 2013 63

Even though Google's GEL or Google Experience Launcher is currently an exclusive to the Nexus 5, we're all well aware of its capabilities on other devices running Android 4.1+. In fact, the last Google Search update from mid-November brought compatibility with...

Galaxy S4 Mini on Verizon Receives Galaxy Gear Support in New Update

Kellen December 13, 2013 19

Verizon's variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini had an update approved this morning as build VRUAMK5. The update is significant in that it brings support for Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch, something few phones can lay claim to. To learn all there is to...

Slight Hardware Tweaks Already Being Made to the Nexus 5?

Kellen December 13, 2013 115

According to a couple of users over at XDA, the Nexus 5 may already be undergoing slight hardware modifications. This report claims that early units of Google's latest flagship suffered from noisy, rattling volume/power buttons, a protruding SIM card tray, and...

Google Play Music and Play Movies Get Optimized With Better Chromecast Support

Eric December 13, 2013 21

It seems that Google is going all out with Chromecast for this upcoming holiday season. Hot on the heels of the news that Chromecast is now usable with 10 new applications, today Google has announced that it is getting even more accessible. Google's own Play...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 21

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 21

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 21

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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 21

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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