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LG Announces G Pad 8.3 With 8.3-inch HD Display and Snapdragon 600, Arrives Q4

Kellen August 31, 2013 120

LG made their new tablet, the G Pad 8.3, official this fine pre-IFA Saturday evening after teasing it earlier in the week. In terms of hardware, the tablet boasts an 8.3-inch full HD display (1920x1200, 273ppi), which makes it the first FHD tablet in its class...

This Episode Will Be Your Designated Driver This Holiday Weekend

Tim August 30, 2013 10

We have a three-day weekend upon us, and you know what that means - time to have some fun. If you find yourself with some downtime though, make sure to catch this week's Droid Life Show, episode 34. We chatted up the breaking news that was Hugo Barra's...

Kellen August 30, 2013 7

Another week of sensational Android content has filled up the pages here at Droid Life as we step into the long weekend ahead. We handed out all sorts of amazing prizes from a custom designed Moto X to $100 in Google Play gift cards. We also went live for...

Tim August 30, 2013 43

In a recent scoop that was picked up by GigaOm, a major transaction secretly took place last year around summer time between Google and WIMM Labs. WIMM Labs was a producer of Android-powered smartwatches, with its first watch launching back in 2011 called,...

Tim August 30, 2013 182

Verizon takes its network quite seriously - from the countless millions of dollars invested into the network's infrastructure, to the money spent on marketing, making sure Americans know that it is the country's "most reliable" network. This week, to Verizon's...

Kellen August 30, 2013 53

In less than a week, the 2013 NFL season officially kicks off with a showdown between the Broncos and Ravens. If you have been a part of the Droid Life community over the last couple of years, you also know that the start of the season means that our annual...

Tim August 30, 2013 9

Have you been looking for some new apps and games to keep you occupied over the Labor Day weekend? Well, look no further. You can pick up some big titles like Gangstar Vegas and Kingdom Rush for just a couple of bucks, but maybe you are more of the go out and...

Kellen August 30, 2013 63

While we were happy to see the HTC One on Verizon compatible with HTCdev's bootloader unlock tool at launch, we also knew that the party would be a short one. Early adopters of the phone (read: those who purchased it early on day 1) were able to take advantage...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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 120

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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LG Announces G Pad 8.3 With 8.3-inch HD Display and Snapdragon 600, Arrives Q4

This Episode Will Be Your Designated Driver This Holiday Weekend

This Week in the Life of DROID: 8/30/2013

Google Reportedly Bought WIMM Labs Last Year, Maker of Android Smartwatches to Help Its Own Cause

J.D. Power Ranks Verizon Highest in Network Quality Performance Across the U.S.

Droid Life Annual 2013 NFL Eliminator is Now Open – Winner Takes Home a Phone of Choice

Friday App Sales: Zombies, Run!, Gangstar Vegas, Sine Mora, Kingdom Rush

Verizon HTC One Bootloader Unlock Bounty Reaches $1500