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Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 14

Tim August 5, 2013 208

We have been so tied up with new phones, traveling to and from press events, Android versions and other great news that we have been too busy to accommodate for a Q&A session. We finally get a breather this week, so it's time for Volume 14! The Q&A...

Tim August 5, 2013 90

Back in mid-July, a rumor out of Asia was getting tossed around that Samsung was working on a flip phone. But wait, who the heck cares about a flippin' flip phone? Well, the supposed Galaxy Folder isn't a normal flip phone. The Folder runs Android 4.2.2,...

Eric August 5, 2013 111

Unless you were an early adopter of Google Play Music All Access when it launched a few months ago, the price to get started will run you $9.99 each month. That price is pretty competitive when compared to other music services out there, but if today's rumors...

Tim August 5, 2013 58

We might be getting closer to the unveiling of HTC's One Max than we previously suspected. Rumors suggested that HTC would be announcing their mega-sized device sometime before Samsung had time to show off its upcoming Galaxy Note 3. With a date now set for a...

Tim August 5, 2013 52

Over the weekend, owners of Google Play Edition of the HTC One and Galaxy S4 started seeing Android 4.3 hit their devices, only about a week after the newest version of the OS was announced. Android 4.3 (still Jelly Bean) didn't bring too much in terms of...

Tim August 5, 2013 50

Today, out of Android's Twilight Zone, Samsung announced a partnership with BlackBerry to bring BlackBerry Messenger to all Galaxy devices through Google Play and its proprietary App store. What makes the move interesting is that Messenger's launch has been...

Tim August 5, 2013 37

In a comment recently made by Motorola's CEO Dennis Woodside, the opportunity to produce Google Glass outright for the search giant could someday happen. According to Woodside, his company already handles some of the thought process behind manufacturing issues...

Eric August 5, 2013 131

Over the weekend, we get our first sneak peek at the next massive Android phone that is soon to hit the market. The rumored One Max from HTC is said to go head-to-head with Samsung and their Note 3 this September. The One Max looks a bit taller than the...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 131

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 208

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 208

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 208

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 208

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 208

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 208

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 208

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 208

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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Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 14

Samsung Galaxy Folder Pictures Leaked, Looks Like a Sweet Flip Phone

Google Reportedly in Talks With Verizon to Offer Google Play Music All Access in Your Monthly Bill

HTC Takes to Vine and Posts Apparent One Max Teaser Clip (Update: Full Video Added)

Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Play Editions Get Android 4.3

Samsung Partners With BlackBerry, Will Offer BBM on All Galaxy Devices in Africa

Google Looks to Motorola, Could Handle Future Google Glass Production Outright

HTC One Max Pictured, Shows Off Huge 5.9″ Display With Almost No Bezel