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Google Wallet Working for Verizon’s Galaxy S4, as Long as You’re Rooted

Eric May 31, 2013 60

The two entities Google Wallet and Verizon have had a rocky relationship ever since the service launched. Verizon jumped on ship with ISIS as the mobile payment system they wanted on their devices, so anytime you wanted to use Wallet, it has to be through the...

Tim May 31, 2013 26

We were just thinking to ourselves how there wasn't enough Western-themed zombie games on Google Play. Jane Wilde is fixin' to change that. From publisher Level Bit, you play as Jane, blowing brain-hungry zombies into oblivion with a whole ton of different...

Kellen May 31, 2013 1932

Since the white Nexus 4 finally went live moments ago, we thought the only good way to celebrate the occasion would be by giving one away to an amazing member of the Droid Life community. So, let's do this. This is a single day contest that ends the same day,...

Kellen May 31, 2013 53

The white Nexus 4 in both 8GB and 16GB variants just appeared on the Google Play store, though you can't buy it at this moment. Actually, all of the N4 pages appear to be broken, but this certainly is a sign that we are moments away from having white backed,...

Tim May 31, 2013 45

2013 has a long list of movies that I am personally really excited for. For some odd reason, World War Z is one of these movies and today, the official World War Z game landed on Google Play. Published by Paramount Digital Entertainment, I would have to say...

Kellen May 31, 2013 33

A new DashClock extension was released this morning to allow Google Hangouts information to be displayed through the popular lock screen widget. The extension is about as simple as it gets in terms of info that it displays, but if you were looking to add...

Tim May 30, 2013 171

New details have emerged out of the HTC camp regarding today's announcement of a "Nexus Experience" HTC One. Two main points were brought up when speaking to The Verge, the first concerning the device's hardware buttons. They will remain on the device, with...

Kellen May 30, 2013 46

Sorry for the second Fleksy keyboard post in as many hours, but we were sort of blown away by some of the advanced controls that are included with this keyboard, most notably the option to go full-screen hidden keyboard. Yes, that sounds as awesome and...

Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 46

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 46

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 46

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 46

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 46

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 46

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 46

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 46

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 60

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 Wallet Working for Verizon’s Galaxy S4, as Long as You’re Rooted

Jane Wilde Arrives for Android, a Western Zombie Shoot ’em Up

Contest: Win a White Nexus 4 8GB to Celebrate Its Arrival! (Update: Winner Picked!)

White Nexus 4 Now Available on Google Play (Updated: It’s Live)

World War Z Game Infects Google Play, Looks Visually Impressive

New DashClock Extension Shows Hangouts Info on Your Lock Screen

HTC to Possibly Allow Existing One Owners to Remove Sense UI From Their Device?

Fleksy’s Full-screen Hidden Keyboard is Cooler Than Your Keyboard