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Floating Touch is Like Chat Heads But With Quick Toggles, App Shortcuts, and Other Tools

Kellen July 8, 2013 22

Facebook Home may be a massive bust in our eyes, but if there was one innovation that came out of that project, it's pretty clear that it was Chat Heads. We've already seen an app called Floating Notifications mimic the functionality by surfacing as a way to...

Kellen July 8, 2013 27

If you read Droid Life on any sort of regular basis, then you know that I'm not the biggest fan of LG's decision to go with glass on the back of the Nexus 4. In fact, I've broken two of them (one was an Optimus G) without knowing what happened. It's still a...

Kellen July 8, 2013 184

Over the last week or so, we have gone from being fully confused by the incoming line of Motorola phones on their way to Verizon to feeling like we have a pretty good grasp on the situation. And since a couple of readers asked that we try and help clarify it...

Tim July 8, 2013 79

Ah, what a trip down memory lane looking at this phone induces. For me, the OG DROID from Motorola is what started it all and I am positive that I am not the only one. Many of us got our start in loving the green robot with the DROID, so here is a chance to...

Tim July 8, 2013 7

Facebook pushed out an update to Facebook Home today, allowing for users to place apps in folders through the launcher. According to Facebook, this was a feature that was highly requested, which doesn't surprise anybody. Once updated, you simply drag one app...

Tim July 8, 2013 85

With SoftBank's acquisition of Sprint set for completion on July 10, to the tune of $21.6 billion, SoftBank's president is already talking investment plans for America's third-ranked mobile carrier. Seeking approval to invest some $16 billion into Sprint's...

Kellen July 8, 2013 43

The Android distribution numbers have been updated to start July, showing Jelly Bean (Android 4.1+) jumping from 33% to almost 38%. That increase appears to come at the expense of Ice Cream Sandwich devices that were updated recently, as 4.0 sits at 23.3%,...

Tim July 8, 2013 7

If anyone listens to some French techno music, this news might make your head explode. A new game landed on Google Play, featuring the man superhero himself, Kavinsky. For anyone unfamiliar with this artist, a few of his songs became very popular thanks to...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 7

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 7

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 7

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 7

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 7

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 7

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 7

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 7

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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Floating Touch is Like Chat Heads But With Quick Toggles, App Shortcuts, and Other Tools

Quick Look: XGEAR Sentinel Tempered Glass Back Protector for Nexus 4

Explaining Motorola’s New Line of Phones for Verizon: DROID ULTRA, MAXX, Mini, and Moto X

Refurbished Motorola “OG” DROID on Sale for Just $40 Through eBay

Facebook Home Updated, Brings Folders to Home’s Launcher

Sprint Buyout Set For July 10 Completion, Company Looks to Match Verizon’s High-Speed Coverage Within Two Years

Android Distribution Charts Updated for July – Jelly Bean Up to 38%, ICS Drops a Bit

Kavinsky Game Lands on Google Play, French House Music and Ferraris Forever