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SHIELD Update Brings App2SD, Improved Miracast Streaming and Support for Additional PC Game Titles

Tim August 29, 2013 26

SHIELD owners can start to download the newest update from NVIDIA, update 59, which brings a good list of added features and other enhancements for the gaming console. Gamers can now move games and app data from the device's internal storage to a microSD card,...

Kellen August 29, 2013 78

A couple of weeks ago, Google began selling an official Nexus 7 sleeve through Google Play for a reasonably bloated price of $30. We offered up a handful of alternatives at that time, all of which were available from Amazon for well under $20, some even for...

Tim August 29, 2013 59

Shortly after the unveiling of the Moto X, Motorola's CEO Dennis Woodside, stated that a cheaper version of the X was in the works. Could this be the first glimpse of said "cheaper" X? According to its source, the cheaper Moto X will feature interchangeable...

Kellen August 29, 2013 1313

Since it's a Thursday (not sure why that means anything), it seems like a great day to continue on with what seems to be a week of giveaways here are Droid Life. We have four $25 Google Play gift cards that are collecting dust here in the office, and thought...

Tim August 29, 2013 88

Pressy, a project on Kickstarter that already reached its $40,000 goal, has the Internet going crazy. The device/accessory is a pretty great idea, though. Pressy fits right into your phone's audio jack, which then allows you to perform tasks with a few simple...

Tim August 29, 2013 10

Over the course of its existence, Foursquare has logged billions of checkins from millions of users. With that data, the team is looking to release a smarter, more sophisticated application for both Android and iOS users. In an update that will slowly rollout...

Tim August 29, 2013 147

The hypebeast train never slows, as new rumors have surfaced on the Interwebz, detailing a few features of Samsung's 2014 flagship device. The Galaxy S4 was released a couple of months ago, which means that Samsung is already working on the next rendition,...

Kellen August 29, 2013 126

Since Verizon's website has become a disaster of shopping experience, especially for those who want to keep unlimited data and not get robbed with the industry's overpriced data bucket scams that you are constantly being forced into, we wanted to point out the...

Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 126

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 126

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen February 16, 2026 126

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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 126

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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 26

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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SHIELD Update Brings App2SD, Improved Miracast Streaming and Support for Additional PC Game Titles

Nexus 7 Case Showdown: Poetic Slimline vs. MoKo vs. rooCase

Could the Cheaper Moto X Model Come With Interchangeable Back Plates?

Contest: We’re Giving Away $100 in Google Play Gift Cards!

Pressy is a Fully-Funded Kickstarter Project That Adds Functionality to Your Headphone Jack

Foursquare Team Starts Rolling Out Smarter, More Power Efficient Application for Android

Galaxy S5 Rumor Watch 2013: Samsung Looks to Incorporate Metal Chassis and 16MP With OIS?

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