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Google+ Update Rolling Out on Android – Introduces Auto Awesome Notifications

Kellen August 28, 2013 36

A mostly minor, bug fixing update to the Android Google+ update is rolling out today that does include one feature worth a mention - Auto Awesome notifications. As many of you know, Auto Awesome is Google+'s photo feature that takes similar photos, or those...

Kellen August 27, 2013 319

I don't know what's going on, but Google just dropped the price of the Nexus 4 by $100 for both 8GB and 16GB models. So yes, you can get a brand new off-contract phone for either $199 or $249, respectively. As you can see from the screenshot at the top of this...

Tim August 27, 2013 24

It appears that Snapchat is the latest company to go the beta route, allowing Android users to enroll in a special program to test the latest and greatest features the development team has to offer. Signing up is easy enough - just join Snapchat's Google+...

Tim August 27, 2013 12

It looks like Tuesday is a game sales day on Google Play, as some highly popular titles are now listed at discounted prices. A most well-known from this would have to be The Room, a point and click puzzle/mystery game that is incredibly-well rated, as well as...

Kellen August 27, 2013 85

So, we decided to start labeling these to keep better track of them going forward. Welcome to the "Icons and UCCW" series that will hopefully continue to become a regular feature here at Droid Life. We casually tossed out a handful of icon packs and UCCW clock...

Tim August 27, 2013 15

Word on a new type of Angry Birds game hit the web back in June, with Rovio now finally giving some more insight into what the public should expect from Angry Birds Go. In essence, the game will be a kart racer, with Rovio taking the idea from a suggestion...

Kellen August 27, 2013 2092

Well, we tried to run this contest last week but failed thanks to a system limitation at AT&T stores. However, MotoMaker is now live and open to full retail/off-contract orders of the Moto X which means we get to give one away to the Droid Life community!...

Kellen August 27, 2013 103

MotoMaker is now open to the public. At the end of last week, Motorola launched the site, but would only allow you to order phones through it had you stopped by an AT&T store to pick-up a prepaid Moto X card. If you wanted to jump on the site and start...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 103

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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 36

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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Google+ Update Rolling Out on Android – Introduces Auto Awesome Notifications

Nexus 4 Price Drops by $100 for Both 8GB and 16GB Variants, Now $199 and $249

Snapchat for Android Goes Beta, Brings New Features to Those Willing to Test Them

Tuesday App Sales: The Room, Walking Dead: Assault, Splice, Toy Defense 2

Icons and UCCW Episode 4: Minimal UI, Tondo, Flatshade, PushOn and More

Rovio Explains What Angry Birds Go Is – Hint, It’s a Kart Racer

Contest: Win a Custom Moto X for AT&T, Designed by You

MotoMaker is Now Open for Online Moto X Orders, Off-Contract AT&T Phones Too