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Google Patents Ability to Interact With Future Phones By Tapping the Back

Eric March 11, 2013 27

We see interesting patent filings from Google every now and then, most of them are pretty forward-thinking ideas that we won't see for a while. The next patent to add to that list is Google's recent acquisition of the ability to interact with your phone by...

Eric March 11, 2013 27

If you feel like getting "Samsunged" today, head over to Google Play and download the real version of the game featured in their newest marketing campaign. That's right, Unicorn Apocalypse is live and ready for you to guide this mythical creature through fire,...

Kellen March 11, 2013 27

Back in early February, we caught wind of a new HTC device that appeared to be headed to Verizon under the codename "DLXPLUS." For those not familiar with the naming convention, think of the DROID DNA as the "DLX." At first, we were hoping that this would be...

Kellen March 11, 2013 27

That's right, the oddity that is "Jeremy" from last week's Samsung Galaxy S4 teaser is back again this morning to star in yet another teaser. The spot carries along the theme from the first - a seemingly rich kid is pegged as the keeper of Samsung's "next big...

Kellen March 11, 2013 27

Outside of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, I'd say it's safe to say that most of the geeks around these parts care only about one other device - that's the Motorola X Phone. Though Google's CEO isn't expecting any of Moto's products to "wow" us over the...

Kellen March 11, 2013 27

Late last night, the first set of images of what may be our first look at the new Samsung Galaxy S4 surfaced through Chinese forum 52Samsung. The device certainly matches up in style to previous Samsung devices, with its rounded edges, speaker grill and camera...

Kellen March 11, 2013 27

The DROID 4 may be the next in line to receive Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) from Motorola, if invites to a soak test for members of the Moto Feedback Network are any indication. A number of readers of ours received invites last night to test out a "early preview...

Kellen March 8, 2013 27

In case you missed it live, the Droid Life Show episode 18 went down this week and was another amazing time. We ran through a lengthy recap of everything we think we know about the Galaxy S4 that took up a solid portion of the show. But after that, we dove...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 17

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 17

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 9

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 12

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 20

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 5

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 1

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 19

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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DEAL: Galaxy Watch 8 Models Starting at $149 With Eligible Trade-in

Tim February 6, 2026 27

Samsung is hosting deals on its lineup of Galaxy Watch 8 devices. Whether you want the entry Galaxy Watch 8 or the high-end...

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Samsung Wipes $400 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen February 5, 2026 27

The best Galaxy Z Fold 7 deal is an instant $400 off discount. You could also maximize savings to $1,000 off with a trade-in....

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Pixel 9a at $150 Off is a Reality

Kellen February 2, 2026 27

Pixel 9a gets a massive discount with the Pixel 10a launch around the corner. To buy the current model phone that's about to...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL Hit With $250 Off Party

Kellen February 1, 2026 27

Pixel 10 Pro deal sends it to $200 off, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL drops by $250. We talk quite often about how you should...

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Verizon’s Crazy Accessory Sale Has Pixel 10 PixelSnap Cases for $5, MagSafe Wallets for $4, More

Kellen January 31, 2026 27

Verizon is hosting an accessory sale with cases as low as $3, official PixelSnap Pixel 10 cases for $5, magnetic wallets for...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1399 Off With No Trade-in Required ($600 Off)

Tim January 20, 2026 27

Samsung is hosting a deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, one that doesn't require a trade-in device to get serious money off of its...

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Samsung Smacks $1,000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen January 16, 2026 27

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains the best foldable in the game. In my opinion, there isn't a foldable close to this one - it's...

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“Final Call” on Google’s $250 Off Pixel 10 Pro Deal

Kellen January 15, 2026 27

We know this isn't actually the "final call" on Pixel 10 Pro deals because Google is always running deals on its smartphones,...

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Google Patents Ability to Interact With Future Phones By Tapping the Back

Samsung’s Unicorn Apocalypse Isn’t Just Marketing, Live in Google Play Right Now

Verizon’s HTC6445LVW Cruises Through Bluetooth SIG, “DLXPLUS” or Big Red’s HTC One Equivalent?

Jeremy Returns in Another Samsung Galaxy S4 Teaser, Drops Clues?

Random Fake Motorola X Phone Rumor Makes Internet Rounds, Doesn’t Make Much Sense Either

These may be the First Real Pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S4 – or Just Another Dummy Box?

DROID 4 Soak Test Invites Go Out, Jelly Bean Update Likely

Droid Life Show Episode 18 is Perfect for Your Weekend Entertainment