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Sign-up Page for Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S4 is Live

Kellen April 19, 2013 61

After somewhat of an acknowledgement yesterday on Twitter, Verizon is fully confirming their plans to carry the Samsung Galaxy S4 with a new sign-up page. It only says "coming soon," but you can add your name to their list to be informed of new information as...

Kellen April 19, 2013 10

Another week in the books here at Droid Life. It was busier than expected as we finally pushed out our review of the HTC One. While I fully admit that I am torn with my thoughts on the device, I can't recommend enough that you go check it out for yourselves....

Tim April 19, 2013 16

According to new reports out of SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy S4's little brother, the Galaxy S4 Mini is said to be delayed by almost two months. There is no say as to why exactly this delay is to take place, but we are sure there might be a few people...

Tim April 19, 2013 18

If you are the kind of person that gets hot over the dropping of kernel source code, prepare yourself for some exciting news. Today, both HTC and Samsung released source code for their flagship devices, the One and Galaxy S4. Each versions of the code are only...

Tim April 19, 2013 38

Today, Lookout is reporting that they have found a new family of malware that has been running rampant throughout Google Play called, BadNews. BadNews was found on a total of 32 applications on Google Play and through statistics, is said to have been...

Tim April 19, 2013 28

When Google Fiber was announced for Provo, UT, details were unknown on the total cost to Google to buy out the city's already in-place fiber optic network, iProvo. Today, details are out and it isn't as high as one might initially think. In total, Google is...

Tim April 19, 2013 31

With the weekend coming up, it's time to start prepping and get some new games and apps on your device to keep you busy. If a new game is what you are looking for, check out the epic title, Real Boxing. With extremely detailed graphics and sound clips that...

Eric April 19, 2013 14

Google launched a new app and program through Google Play called One Today. The project is still in beta right now, you have to request an invite from Google, but the plan is for the app to bring a list of nonprofits and their causes to your app, and with just...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 14

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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 61

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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Sign-up Page for Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S4 is Live

This Week in the Life of DROID: 4/19/13

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini to be Delayed for Two Months? Say it Ain’t So

Kernel Source Code Drops For Both HTC One and International Samsung Galaxy S4, Devs Begin to Salivate

Lookout Discovers New BadNews Malware Family, Infected 32 Different Apps on Google Play

Purchase Details Revealed For Google Fiber in Provo, Costs Google $1

Friday App Sales: Real Boxing, Perfectly Clear, Redneck Revenge, and More

Google Launches One Today Beta, Helping Nonprofits Reach Their Goals $1 Per Day