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Facebook Messenger App Updated, Chat Heads Available For All

Tim April 12, 2013 122

Initially, since Facebook Home is said to only be compatible with about five devices, we figured it would be the same for the Chat Head feature as well. As most know, Chat Heads is the only part of the Home experience we are really excited about, so to see...

Kellen April 12, 2013 310

And just like that, Verizon has confirmed our report from earlier this morning that changes are coming to upgrade cycles. The full statement is below. The business has evolved and the extensive Verizon Wireless device portfolio gives customers more options...

Kellen April 12, 2013 194

Over the next few days, according to information we have obtained, Verizon is planning to issue a handful of policy changes that will likely affect many of you. The first relates to the New Every 2 (NE2) program that used to award customers with $100 credits...

Tim April 11, 2013 14

The Droid Life Show is making an epic comeback tonight at 6PM Pacific. We have been gone for the past two weeks due to scheduling conflicts, but don't worry, we're back! Given we have been absent, we have quite a bit to talk about - Facebook's large investment...

Kellen April 11, 2013 31

Edge-to-edge connoisseurs, the DROID RAZR M has a new update on the horizon. According to emails sent out to members of Motorola's Feedback Network, an early preview of a "new software release" will arrive shortly. If you were hoping for Android 4.2, I have a...

Tim April 11, 2013 5

ZeptoLabs announced today that there will be a brand new Cut the Rope game coming to both iOS and Android called, Time Travel. Details are sparse as to what new things we will see in the title, but with a tag of "almost here," we are excited for its inevitable...

Kellen April 11, 2013 36

How many times over the years do you think we have seen the question "How do I unroot?" pop up in the comments or our inbox? Without an official count, I'd say we're hovering around 52,342...wait 52,343 now. With warranty claims or new OTA updates seemingly...

Tim April 11, 2013 66

It's almost the weekend, so let's get a shiny new ROM flashed for you to play with. Today, CyanogenMod launched the 10.1 M3 builds for an impressive list of phones like the Galaxy S3, Nexus 4, One X, Galaxy Nexus, etc. Naturally, as more builds are uploaded...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 66

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 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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 122

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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Facebook Messenger App Updated, Chat Heads Available For All

Verizon Confirms Our Report: Upgrade Eligibility Changes to 24-month Cycle, NE2 Credits Gone as of April 15

Incoming Verizon Changes: NE2 Credits Gone April 15, Device Upgrade Cycles Changing to 24 Months, and More

The Droid Life Show is Back! Starts Tonight at 6PM PST

DROID RAZR M Soak Test on the Way, Just a Maintenance Release

Cut the Rope: Time Travel Coming to Android in Near Future or Possibly Back From the Past

New App Claims to Unroot Any Android Device With a Single Tap

CyanogenMod 10.1 M3 Builds Now Available For Large List of Devices