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

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...

Droid Life Show Episode 28 is Live Tonight at 6PM Pacific!

Kellen June 12, 2013 5

The Droid Life Show returns tonight at 6:00PM Pacific with episode 28. With Apple's WWDC keynote and announcement of iOS 7 the topic of the moment, you can imagine that we'll have plenty of thoughts to share. Should we be flattered as Android enthusiasts at...

Tim June 12, 2013 10

The above game has been out on Google Play for about a month and since it comes from one of the larger game publishers, Zynga, we figured we should at least make sure you all knew of its existence. Zynga is the same company responsible for other addictive...

Kellen June 12, 2013 28

Google released a stand-alone app this afternoon for their Cloud Print service, and it's available on Google Play for free. With Google Cloud Print, you can print from any Android device as long as you have a Cloud Print connected printer. Should you load up a...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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

Tim December 12, 2025 28

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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+ 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

Droid Life Show Episode 28 is Live Tonight at 6PM Pacific!

Zynga Released What’s the Phrase Onto Google Play Last Month, Seems Pretty Fun

Google Cloud Print App Released on Android