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Amazon Launches Kindle Fire OS 3.1, Includes Video Fling and Goodreads Integration

Tim November 18, 2013 7

Amazon announced a free software update for owners of Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX tablets this morning, full of new features and optimizations. A few changes in OS 3.1 users will experience is a newly baked-in integration with Goodreads, an online book...

Kellen November 18, 2013 64

This morning, Qualcomm announced that its smartwatch, dubbed the Toq, will be available December 2 at the starting price of $349. For those not familiar with Qualcomm's take on wearables, the Toq features a Mirasol display that allows the device to be seen...

Tim November 15, 2013 14

Phew, what a week it has been here at DL and in the world of Android. To kick it off, Kit Kat OTA updates started rolling out for Nexus tablets, which folks have been happily downloading and enjoying. Motorola introduced the Moto G, a device with seemingly...

Tim November 15, 2013 68

This past Monday, we asked you to submit your questions for Volume 16 of the Droid Life Q&A Sessions. We received an overwhelming amount of comments, so we took a few of the good ones and had our team answer them. Next week during the DL Show, we will take...

Tim November 15, 2013 32

Google Now has grown and matured so much since it was first announced, and the number of cards that are available for people to utilize continues to multiply. Today, Google launched an updated landing page for the service, allowing folks to see each card...

Tim November 15, 2013 58

HTC took to its official Twitter account this afternoon, announcing that they have delivered the Kit Kat update code for the One Google Play Edition to Google, and are now only awaiting Google to push the update to users. And if we know Google, that shouldn't...

Tim November 15, 2013 34

Google is getting into the holiday spirit, opening popup retail shops called Winter Wonderlabs. In these shops, folks can get their hands on the latest Google products, such as Nexus 7 tablets, Chromecast dongles, and even a full lineup of Chromebook laptops....

Tim November 15, 2013 28

Thanks to Amazon, we now know that Acer is looking to introduce a C7 Chromebook that features an 11.6" touchscreen display. This laptop, once officially announced, will be the second Chromebook to feature a touchscreen after Google's own Chromebook Pixel. What...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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Amazon Launches Kindle Fire OS 3.1, Includes Video Fling and Goodreads Integration

Qualcomm Toq Available December 2 for $349

This Week in the Life of Droid: 11/15/2013

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 16 Answers

Google Revamps Google Now Landing Page, Perfect Place to See All Available Cards

HTC Announces Delivery of Kit Kat Code for Play Edition One to Google

Google Winter Wonderlab Retail Shops Popping Up Across North America

Amazon France Faux Pas: Unannounced Acer C7 Chromebook With Touchscreen Detailed