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HTC Announces the One Max, An Oversized Phone Just to Say “Hey, We Have a Big Phone Too!”

Kellen October 14, 2013 126

HTC made the One Max official this morning. Yes, that same One Max that has leaked regularly since June. There are no surprises to be had here, should you have been following this saga from the beginning. It's like the HTC One, though much less premium, so...

Kellen October 13, 2013 71

Ever since we saw the massive leak of Android 4.4 "Kit Kat" from last week which showed new UI elements, we have been awaiting the arrival of mock-ups of the icons and wallpaper from themers. This weekend, a couple of wallpapers and icon sets have emerged,...

Kellen October 12, 2013 346

Hello, massive Saturday leak. Just across the wire, we've got a 7-minute in-depth overview and look at the Nexus 5. We're updating below as we see things, so join in. We'll have more later. Notes: The device is called "Nexus 5" in the About phone screen. That...

Lounge This Weekend

Tim October 11, 2013 5

Episode 38 of The Droid Life Show took place at its usual time and place this week, and we had a blast doing it! In this episode, we went over Tato's review of the Galaxy Gear smartwatch from Samsung, knocked on the Galaxy Round announcement, chatted T-Mobile'...

Tim October 11, 2013 7

It was a busy one this week, with news aplenty surrounding the upcoming Nexus 5, new devices from Samsung and Motorola, and more leaks concerning Android 4.4. We also posted our full Galaxy Gear review, and learned that Verizon is still completely shameless in...

Tim October 11, 2013 14

We are big fans of artistic, creative games that sort of reinvent what the mobile game is to the average player. Type:Rider is an interesting game that recently hit Google Play, mixing in educational material, along with fun gameplay, and awesome music. The...

Tim October 11, 2013 440

We took a good look at the official Google Play cases for the Nexus 7 (2013 edition), and now is your chance to take them off of our hands. This contest will run over the entire weekend, so you will have plenty of time to get your entries in. We have a blue...

Tim October 11, 2013 36

There had to have been a few people that couldn't stop themselves from picking up a new Galaxy Gear watch from T-Mobile, when it was discovered that an online coupon for 30% off was usable, bringing the the device down to just $210. Usually priced at $299, the...

Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 13, 2026 36

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 36

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

Tim February 12, 2026 36

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Releasing “Soon”

Kellen February 10, 2026 36

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving "soon." Yeah, Android 17,...

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Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Tim February 10, 2026 36

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the...

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AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 36

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 36

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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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen February 10, 2026 36

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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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HTC Announces the One Max, An Oversized Phone Just to Say “Hey, We Have a Big Phone Too!”

Get the Android 4.4 “Kit Kat” Look With These Icons and Wallpaper

Nexus 5 Gets the Full Hands-on Treatment in 7-minute Video

Lounge This Weekend

This Week in the Life of Droid: 10/11/2013

Playfully Explore the Evolving World of Typography in the New Game Type:Rider

Contest: Win 1 of 2 Nexus 7 (2013) Google Play Cases

T-Mobile Not Honoring 30% Off Coupon Used on Galaxy Gear