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Dead Zebra Now Selling Halloween Edition Android Mini, Better Hurry

Tim October 21, 2013 23

Dead Zebra's Halloween edition Android mini, Trickrtreat, is now up for sale. You can grab it for only $10, but just like all of the other minis, you better hurry if you plan on scoring it on the web. He is a pretty adorable pumpkin character, so we see him...

We Serve as Your Nexus 5 This Weekend

Kellen October 18, 2013 43

On episode 39 of the Droid Life Show, which went down this week, we had a lot of Nexus 5 and Kit Kat rumors and leaks to lead the discussion. Those topics only sparked others, like whether or not this next Nexus is important enough and how Google wants us to...

Kellen October 18, 2013 259

Not that I wanted to set you off on your weekend way with irritating news, but yes, the iOS Google Hangouts app just received an update that allows it to make and receive phone calls. The update doesn't incorporate SMS or MMS or voicemail, but does allow you...

Tim October 18, 2013 9

This week was a big one for Android fans everywhere. These past few days have been full of Nexus 5 and Kit Kat leaks galore! It was pretty intense. Google's upcoming Nexus 5 made a brief appearance on Google Play Thursday night, which means we could be in for...

Tim October 18, 2013 9

Here is a game that can easily keep you busy over the weekend, called ARC Squadron: Redux, an insanely fast-paced outer space aerial combat title. In the game, you take controls of a customizable fighter ship, out to destroy the galaxy's baddies. But don't...

Tim October 18, 2013 17

Today, at a press event that took place in Montreal, NVIDIA's CEO announced GameStream, a new standard for media streaming technology. GameStream combines the power of NVIDIA's GeForce GTX graphics cards and advanced WiFi technologies to deliver a super smooth...

Tim October 18, 2013 14

Hooray, it's Friday! If you need a couple good games to keep you busy, there are a few deals taking place over on Google Play, including Worms 2, which is a classic. If you are looking for something a bit more epic, then might I suggest Final Fantasy V for...

Kellen October 18, 2013 177

Hello again, Nexus 5. We don't know exactly when you will arrive, but we hope it is soon. Oh, and Kit Kat by itself. On the Moto X for the dreamers. That is all.

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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 177

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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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Dead Zebra Now Selling Halloween Edition Android Mini, Better Hurry

We Serve as Your Nexus 5 This Weekend

Hangouts on iOS Gets Google Voice and Call Integration Before Android

This Week in the Life of Droid: 10/18/2013

ARC Squadron: Redux Launches for Android, a Free to Download Aerial Assault Title

NVIDIA Announces GameStream for SHIELD, Launches October 28

Friday App Sales: Final Fantasy V, Worms 2: Armageddon, Pacific Rim, and More

A Picture of the Nexus 5 Again…Just Because It’s Pretty.