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Even With Vanilla Flagships Launching, Google’s Nexus Platform Not Going Anywhere

Tim May 30, 2013 53

It is exciting to see Google partner with the top Android manufacturers to bring completely vanilla versions of their flagship devices to Google Play, but during today's D11 sit down with Google's Sundar Pichai, he stressed that this does not mean the end of...

Tim May 30, 2013 45

If you have been waiting ever-so patiently for the past 24 hours to try out the new Gmail for desktop, you can do so starting now. While in your inbox on the desktop, hit the Settings (little gear on the right) and under the drop down menu, select "Configure...

Tim May 30, 2013 110

Details on an upcoming HTC superdevice, codenamed T6, reportedly leaked giving us a glimpse into what the manufacturer has cooking for later this year. I know we don't like using the word "phablet," but the device is listed as featuring a massive 5.9" display,...

Kellen May 30, 2013 223

Sundar Pichai is on stage at D11 this morning, and right out of the gate announced that they will sell an HTC One "Nexus Experience" through Google Play on June 26 for $599. This device was rumored and denied and rumored again shortly after Samsung and Google...

Tim May 30, 2013 12

Large game publisher Gameloft released a new title this morning, UNO & Friends. It brings the same UNO action as the first version did that everyone knows and loves, but with the added "friends," you can expect a much better time playing. If you and a...

Kellen May 30, 2013 12

This morning, Google announced that they will now display nutritional information from the Knowledge Graph in Google Search. Once live, you should find "extensive nutrition information for over 1,000 fruits, vegetables, meats and meals in search," from both...

Kellen May 30, 2013 41

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini was introduced this morning as the "practical" version of Samsung's flagship Galaxy S4. The Mini provides most of the experience one would get with the GS4, only it delivers it in a much smaller package and at what we are assuming to...

Tim May 29, 2013 11

It's Wednesday, our favorite day of the week. Tonight, the Droid Life Show returns with episode 26, sure to be full of good times and great topics. We will be going over Samsung's upcoming lineup of devices (which seems to be growing by the day), Google's All...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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 53

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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Even With Vanilla Flagships Launching, Google’s Nexus Platform Not Going Anywhere

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HTC “T6″ Device Specs Detailed – 5.9” 1080p Display, Snapdragon 800 and Key Lime Pie

HTC One “Nexus Experience” Confirmed by Sundar Pichai, Available June 26 for $599

Gameloft Launches UNO & Friends for Android, Showcases Realtime Multiplayer Card Action

Google Introduces Nutrition Information to Search

Samsung Announces the Galaxy S4 Mini – Dual-core Processor, 4.3-inch qHD Display, and GS4 Software Features

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