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Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 16

Tim November 11, 2013 175

The last time we did a Q&A Session was back in September and we are very sorry about that. We know you have plenty of questions that you need answered, so here is your chance. The Nexus 5 is out and about, so maybe you want to get our takes on it? Maybe...

Tim November 11, 2013 12

Madfinger launched a massive update for Dead Trigger 2 recently, which brings major game balancing changes that should make zombie slayers happy. For those who found the special zombies rather challenging, Madfinger decided to lower their health, as well as...

Tim November 11, 2013 94

Back in August, Motorola removed the ability to engrave custom Moto X devices from MotoMaker, but with the launch of the service for all four major U.S. carriers, they have re-added the feature. On top of custom engraving, you can also purchase the device in a...

Tim November 11, 2013 19

With Falcon Pro development currently on hold with the release of Flyne, it appears that the app hasn't been completely forgotten. After the release of Kit Kat, Falcon Pro users noticed that there were issues with the application's font and other various bugs,...

Tim November 11, 2013 168

This morning, Motorola announced the availability of MotoMaker, the service that helps you customize a Moto X, for all four major carriers in the U.S. Previously, the service was an exclusive to AT&T, but now anyone on either Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile or...

Kellen November 10, 2013 193

Last week, multiple sources confirmed to us that Motorola would make its MotoMaker service available to the Verizon version of the Moto X on November 11. This morning, a landing page for the device with mentions of the phone being "designed by you with more...

Tim November 8, 2013 6

This week was filled with Nexus 5 action and it was a total blast. We received our devices on Monday, and went over all of the tips and tricks you will need to know for unlocking the bootloader and rooting the device. But besides the Nexus 5 stuff, we leaked...

Tim November 8, 2013 48

The Galaxy Note 12.2 (model number SM-P900) from Samsung popped up in the Bluetooth certification process recently, pretty much confirming we should see this massive device hit the market sometime in early 2014 according to sources. The 12.2" display will...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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 48

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 175

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 175

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 175

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 175

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 175

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 175

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 175

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 175

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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Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 16

Dead Trigger 2 Receives Major Balancing Update, Makes Game a Little Less Challenging

FYI: You can get a 32GB Moto X on Various Carriers Outside of AT&T and Engraving

Falcon Pro Lives – Receives Update to Version 2.0.7, Brings Kit Kat Fixes

MotoMaker Now Available to All Four Major U.S. Carriers

Moto X “Designed by You” MotoMaker Page Goes Live on Verizon’s Site

This Week in the Life of Droid: 11/8/2013

Galaxy Note 12.2 (SM-P900) Goes Through Bluetooth Certification