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Video: How to Set Up Pie Controls on CyanogenMod Nightlies

Tim March 27, 2013 42

This week, the CyanogenMod team announced that their newest nightly ROM builds of CM10.1 would include Pie Controls. We have been a fan of Pie since we first saw it being used in Paranoid Android, so it made us happy to hear it was coming to the more widely-...

Tim March 27, 2013 39

According to sources of DigiTimes, Amazon is definitely dropping a cellphone this year, with a reported 4.7" display. Previous reports indicated that the screen size would be around 4.3", but with demand for larger displays going up, Amazon has changed up...

Kellen March 27, 2013 40

Since your phone is with you at all times, the likelihood of it getting left behind at a bar, restaurant, gym, or other location that you previously visited is probably pretty high. And since we live in a world that isn't always filled with angels, the chances...

Tim March 27, 2013 16

This morning, PopCap, the makers of the ever-so-famous Plants vs. Zombies title, announced that the official sequel is to touch down "early Summer." No real details for Plants vs. Zombies 2 have been released yet, but that's how hypebeastin' goes. Let's just...

Kellen March 27, 2013 27

Notif, one of our favorite apps of the last year because of its simple yet powerful note taking abilities, that we've already written up a couple of times, received a new feature last night thanks to a recent update. In Google Voice Search, as you tell Google...

Tim March 26, 2013 15

Want to help make sure the developers of Fieldrunners have a successful launch for their upcoming sequel? Well then, go ahead and sign up for the private beta! Don't forget to tell them Droid Life sent you. Fieldrunners 2, scheduled for an April launch, is the...

Kellen March 26, 2013 87

Motorola made a slight change to their DROID Bionic software news page today, one that signifies them finally settling in on a time frame for updating the device to Jelly Bean. Q2 is it. If you had hopes of receiving the update by the end of Q1, which is in 5...

Kellen March 26, 2013 188

Over the last couple of years, the DL community has made it clear that they love themselves some 4G LTE. Since Verizon was first to the plate and has seemingly rounded the bases at an unstoppable pace, you have also made it clear that they are the carrier for...

AT&T Shuffles Entire Unlimited Plan Line-Up, Mostly for Good

Kellen March 13, 2026 188

AT&T has revamped its unlimited plan line-up this week, giving its top two plans more data while introducing a new value-...

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Hopefully You Pre-Ordered Your Galaxy S26 Ultra

Kellen March 11, 2026 188

The Galaxy S26 series is officially on sale as of today. For those who pre-ordered, you should have already received your...

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First Look at Upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Tim March 9, 2026 188

This week we're getting our first possible look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, a followup to last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The...

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OnePlus 15T Features Gargantuan Battery With 50W Wireless Charging

Tim March 6, 2026 188

Ok, so I'm starting to understand why people were calling Galaxy S26 Ultra a bit boring. Detailed this morning, the upcoming...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Slim, Smart, and Crazy Battery Life

Tim March 5, 2026 188

Galaxy 26 Ultra has arrived. It's perfect for 2026, taking an AI-first approach to many things, which is either a turn on or...

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Google Pixel 10a Review: What a Good Little Phone

Kellen March 4, 2026 188

The Pixel 10a was announced by Google a few weeks back and the general response to it was, "This just seems like a Pixel 9a."...

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2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 188

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 188

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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 42

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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Video: How to Set Up Pie Controls on CyanogenMod Nightlies

Amazon Smartphone to Sport 4.7″ Display, Launch Set For Q2

An Overview of Android Lock Screen Security Options [Beginners’ Guide]

PopCap’s Plants Vs. Zombies 2 Coming to Android in Early Summer

Notif Pro Adds “Note to Self…” Voice Search Action

Fieldrunners 2 Headed to Android in April, Private Beta Open for Sign-ups

Motorola Commits to Updating DROID Bionic to Jelly Bean in Q2

Tuesday Poll: T-Mobile Launches LTE – Likelihood of You Switching Over?