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How to: Use Lock Screen Widgets on the Samsung Galaxy S4

Kellen April 25, 2013 58

Lock screen widgets, one of our favorite features of Android 4.2, are indeed included on the Samsung Galaxy S4. Yes, that means all the DashClock you can handle on Sammy's latest flagship device. Unfortunately, the process of getting them setup isn't the...

Tim April 25, 2013 32

In a recent call on LG's financials, the company's vice president of mobile, Yoon Bu-hyun gave word that we should start to expect something major from LG. According to Yoon, LG is hard at work to create a smartphone with a flexible OLED display, much like we...

Kellen April 25, 2013 120

Verizon stuck to their word and has gone ahead and posted a pre-order page for the Samsung Galaxy S4. This is the 16GB model (32GB model no where to be found) in both black and white. If you'd like to pre-order for a device that won't ship before May 30, this...

Kellen April 25, 2013 67

An update for the HTC Rezound has been approved by Verizon this morning as build 4.05.605.14. This is not Jelly Bean, I repeat, this is not Jelly Bean. It does add global roaming support, though, a feature I thought should have been added, oh, a year ago. But...

Tim April 24, 2013 8

We are back to our regular time this week, with the Droid Life Show taking place at 6:00 pm Pacific time tonight. We posted our official Galaxy S4 review last night and have also put up our HTC One review, so you can expect there to be plenty of talk on those...

Tim April 24, 2013 17

Fashion yourself a zombie slayer? Well, here is a chance to get your little mittens on Dead on Arrival 2 before anyone else by entering the pre-beta. The builds will start rolling out in May, allowing you plenty of time to construct yourself a crude shiv for...

Kellen April 24, 2013 194

Google I/O is approaching swiftly, so that means it's time to fill up our calendars with evening activities, one of which seems to be Lookout Mobile Security's party. Last year, they asked us to invite a big group of readers from Droid Life to join in on the...

Tim April 24, 2013 18

Today, US Cellular announced they will be one of the first American carriers to carry the Galaxy S4 (review here) from Samsung in stores for purchase, starting April 30. If you are a customer of theirs, you can already pre-order the device online and also...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 18

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 18

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 18

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 18

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 18

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 18

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 18

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 18

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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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How to: Use Lock Screen Widgets on the Samsung Galaxy S4

LG to Introduce Smartphone With Flexible Display in Q4 of 2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 Pre-orders are Now Live From Verizon for the 16GB Model

HTC Rezound Receiving Update to Build 4.05.605.14 – Adds Global Roaming Support, is Not Jelly Bean

Droid Life Show is Happening Tonight at 6:00PM Pacific!

Go Sign Up for the Dead on Arrival 2 Pre-Beta for Android

Contest: 10 Tickets to Lookout’s Google I/O Party Up for Grabs! (Updated: Winners Picked)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Available for Purchase in US Cellular Retail Stores Starting April 30