Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Moto X Griffin Vehicle Dock Quick Look

Kellen September 25, 2013 60

You have already seen our quick hands-on with the Griffin PowerDock for the Moto X, but not all of you sit behind a desk all day and potentially need something a little more mobile. Enter the Griffin Vehicle Dock, which also runs $39.95 from Motorola (assuming...

Tim September 25, 2013 15

If you reside in the Bay Area, San Francisco to San Jose to be exact, you should check out Google Shopping Express. The service offers same-day delivery on any type of goods you might need from the store. If your schedule doesn't allow for the time it takes to...

Tim September 25, 2013 77

For fans of large rifles and blasting away large game, then Deer Hunter 2014 is for you. With the next rendition of this popular shoot-em-up, you can fully customize your rifles, take on the world's deadliest predators, and travel the most exotic locations a...

Kellen September 25, 2013 64

Google Search just received an update to build 2.8.7.841295 on Android as well within the last few minutes. It's like a Google app update holiday! We are installing now - will fill in the blanks if there are new goodies to talk about. So far, the changelog on...

Kellen September 25, 2013 95

Today appears to be Google app update day, as we have already seen updates for both Gmail and Google Voice. Hangouts is the latest to join the party, with an update that makes it easy to see who is reachable. Yes, we're talking status icons that are either...

Eric September 25, 2013 9

Another Humble Bundle has arrived, this one focusing on great Mobile games that indie developers have lovingly put together. The rules of the Bundle remain the same: choose your price and choose who gets the share of it, download the games on as many Android...

Tim September 25, 2013 34

Today for Android users, Gmail is getting a minor boost in its user interface. Starting with the conversations view, threads that have multiple messages back and forth will be better paired with a card-style UI, allowing for an easier time viewing messages. In...

Tim September 25, 2013 133

This morning, Verizon, in partnership with Novatel Wireless, introduced the 4G LTE Broadband Router with Voice. The Broadband Router is capable of taking your wired and wireless device and connecting them to Big Red's 4G LTE network. In addition, it will also...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 133

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...

Read More
Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 133

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...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 133

You may have forgotten the timeline, but Google was pushing to force all off of Google Assistant and onto Gemini by the end...

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

Kellen December 18, 2025 133

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...

Read More
Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 133

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

Read More
Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 133

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

Read More
Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 133

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...

Read More
Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 133

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 60

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

Read More
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 60

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 60

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...

Read More
Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 60

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

Read More
Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 60

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...

Read More
VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 60

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...

Read More
Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 60

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 60

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...

Read More

Moto X Griffin Vehicle Dock Quick Look

Google Launches Shopping Express App for Android, Still an SF to San Jose Exclusive

Deer Hunter 2014 Released for Android, Go Get Your Exotic Hunt On

Google Search Update Rolling Out on Android as Well

Google Hangouts on Android Receives Update – See Contact Status, Easier Contact Browsing, and More

Humble Mobile Bundle Gets a Sequel, More Great Games to Benefit Charity

Gmail for Android Receiving Update to Conversations View, Other Minor UI Tweaks

Verizon Intros 4G LTE Broadband Router With Voice, Could Replace Your Home’s Internet and Phone Service