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CyanogenMod 10.1 Moving Out of Release Candidate Phase, Moving Into General Release Builds

Tim June 24, 2013 32

Goodbye quasi-beta aka Release Candidate "RC" builds of CyanogenMod 10.1, hello official general release. Tonight, official general builds are hitting servers for most of the top devices that are supported by the CM team. In terms of what's next for Team...

Kellen June 24, 2013 22

Google Glass is still only in "explorer" or beta stage, but that doesn't mean Google isn't going to start figuring out ways to sell consumers on having the product in their lives. In a video posted to the Glass YouTube channel this afternoon, we get to join...

Tim June 24, 2013 54

This afternoon, HP announced the Slate 21 all-in-one desktop computer. This isn't some usual desktop PC though. What makes the Slate 21 unique is that it is powered by NVIDIA's Tegra 4 processor, as well as featuring Android 4.2.2 as its operating system....

Kellen June 24, 2013 20

Anyone remember Buzz Launcher? This is the third party launcher that launched as a beta back in March, allowing you to share and install all of the most beautiful home screen setups on the planet with a only few simple clicks. For example, you could spend...

Eric June 24, 2013 66

It happens to all of us: that time where you really want to take a quick picture, but by the time you have your camera app open the moment is gone. CyanogenMod developer Nebojsa Cvetkovic felt the same way, but instead of complaining he wanted to do something...

Tim June 24, 2013 52

Got some fat stacks to burn? I didn't think so, but if you actually do, then why not ball out and get yourself a 24ct. gold-plated HTC One? Better yet, if gold isn't your flavor of choice, then maybe rose gold or platinum would better suit that Ferrari you're...

Tim June 24, 2013 67

If procrastinating and waiting till the last minute is your MO, then be aware that time is running out to lock in the $8/month price tag for All Access, Google's music streaming service. Introduced at Google I/O back in May, many folks have already cancelled...

Kellen June 24, 2013 66

It has been a couple of months since we last hosted a Q&A session here at Droid Life, so with the summer upon us and a handful of incredibly important devices arriving in the near future, let's get to answering some questions from readers. For those new to...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 66

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 66

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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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 66

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 66

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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 32

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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CyanogenMod 10.1 Moving Out of Release Candidate Phase, Moving Into General Release Builds

Video: A Day in the Life of a Professional Tennis Player at Wimbledon Through Google Glass

HP Intros Tegra 4-Powered Slate 21 Desktop Computer, Priced at $399

Buzz Launcher Wants to Pay $10,000 to the Best Android Home Screens on the Planet

Video: CyanogenMod’s New Quick Camera Feature is the Coolest ROM Feature in a Long Time

Baller Alert: Check Out These $3K Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold-Plated HTC One Phones

Last Week to Lock in $7.99 per Month Price Tag for Google Play Music All Access

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 13