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Sprint Offering Up Free Galaxy Nexus Extended Battery Bundle Thanks to Coupon

Tim November 7, 2013 143

Owners of the Galaxy Nexus can pick up a free extended battery and compatible backplate from Sprint this morning, a $50 package for absolutely free. And yep, there's even free shipping. The battery is the Samsung-made 2100mAh unit, one that most Galaxy Nexus...

Eric November 7, 2013 73

In a case of taking "wearable technology" a bit too far, we have Motorola's latest application for a patent. The latest tech that Motorola is trying to patent wants to cut down on the pesky background noise you have during phone calls thanks to the space...

Kellen November 7, 2013 79

Google started pushing out a big update through Google Play to Google Keyboard last night, one that jumps the version up to 2.0 and brings it on-par with the new Kit Kat keyboard introduced with Android 4.4. Once updated, you'll see the new grey theme, a...

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Kellen November 6, 2013 29

We're back once again this week with another episode of the Droid Life Show, however, we're running this week's live broadcast at a special 2PM Pacific (5PM Eastern) time slot. Due to a scheduling conflict, we'll miss our regularly scheduled time, but since...

Tim November 6, 2013 139

Verizon released a statement this afternoon, which concerns all Nexus 7 LTE hopefuls looking to grab the device on Big Red's network. Since its launch, the device has been compatible with the 4G LTE network, but Verizon has been reluctant on activating the...

Tim November 6, 2013 22

If anyone here has ever had roommates, then you may know what a struggle it is keep track of all of the expenses that comes with living together. There are bills that need to be split, road trips that need to be divided evenly, and so on and so forth....

Kellen November 6, 2013 176

Google released a new app to Android this morning called Google Opinion Rewards. As the name of the app suggests, Google wants to reward you for giving your opinion through surveys, with those rewards coming as Google Play credits. The app is free (of course),...

Tim November 6, 2013 118

When speaking with The Verge about about the release of Kit Kat and the Nexus 5, Google brought up the new Google Experience Launcher that is found on the Nexus 5, and that you won't be able to find the launcher on any other device - at least for the time...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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 118

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 143

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 143

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 143

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 143

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 143

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 143

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 143

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 143

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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Sprint Offering Up Free Galaxy Nexus Extended Battery Bundle Thanks to Coupon

How About No: Motorola Patent Wants to Tattoo a Microphone On Your Throat

Google Keyboard 2.0 Rolling Out to All, Brings in Kit Kat Features (Updated: With Links)

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Verizon Breaks Silence on Nexus 7 LTE Activations, Waiting for Google to Update Device to Android 4.4

Splitwise Makes it Easy for Roommates to Track Expenses and IOUs

Google Releases Google Opinion Rewards App to Android, Answer Surveys and Receive Play Store Credit

Google: Experience Launcher Found on the Nexus 5 is an Exclusive