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Google Music Update Introduces New Bandwidth Usage Setting, Reduced Data Usage Overall

Kellen June 13, 2013 89

In the weeks following the announcement of Google Music All Access, we wrote up a piece detailing a semi-serious issue that could arise should someone use the service alongside their tiered data plan. Since the new music service lacked any sort of data usage...

Tim June 13, 2013 70

Shortly after we wrote up the Samsung CEO JK Shin's comments on their intention to introduce a "mirrorless" camera, we now have our official answer as to what they are going for. The Samsung Galaxy NX looks to be a beast of a device, sporting a 4.3" high-res...

Tim June 13, 2013 44

There might be some of you that still don't care for Samsung's "cheap" plastic feel, but the manufacturer is set on proving that their plastic can take just as much if not more damage than any other phone on the market. In this new video, Samsung takes us on a...

Kellen June 13, 2013 66

A solid Google+ update was announced this morning, with availability happening via the web and Android first before moving onto iOS. The update introduces a new navigation drawer that is "more consistent with other Google apps." We're hoping that means you can...

Tim June 13, 2013 1275

If you listened in on the Droid Life Show last night, you might have heard that we are keeping our Father's Day celebration going, this time teaming up with NVIDIA to bring a sweet Nexus 7 prize pack to one lucky winner. If you win, you will be the owner of a...

Kellen June 13, 2013 11

Update: The first pictures of the device have leaked. It's called the Galaxy NX, and looks be to everything we imagined. According to a report out of the Korea Times, Samsung boss JK Shin told reporters that they are going to release a "sequel to the Galaxy...

Tim June 13, 2013 10

When Rovio isn't busy updating Angry Birds Star Wars with new bird characters or spending time making Bad Piggies fun to play, they are completely swept up in hypebeasting a new game. The newest of such is being labeled (by Rovio, mind you) "the evolution of...

Kellen June 13, 2013 45

As expected after seeing the phone in a teaser yesterday, AT&T will "exclusively" add the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active to its growing line of smartphones. The phone will arrive on June 21 for $199 with new 2-year contract and in two colors, Urban Gray and Dive...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 45

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 45

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 45

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 45

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 45

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 45

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 45

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 45

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 89

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 Music Update Introduces New Bandwidth Usage Setting, Reduced Data Usage Overall

Here are the First Pictures of Samsung’s Galaxy NX

Video: Samsung Shows Off the Stress Tests the Galaxy S4 Must Endure

Google+ Update Coming Today to Android – New Navigation Drawer, Syncing Notifications, and More

Contest: Win an ASUS Nexus 7 Prize Pack from NVIDIA and Droid Life for Father’s Day (Update: Winner Picked)

Samsung to Unveil New “Mirrorless” Galaxy Camera 2 on June 20? (Updated)

Rovio Begins Teasing New Angry Birds Title, Could be an Avian Mario Kart of Sorts?

Hey Another Exclusive, AT&T Confirms It’ll Carry Samsung Galaxy S4 Active for $199