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Zombies & Trains Hits Google Play, Time to Smash More of the Living Dead

Tim February 21, 2013 13

This morning, there is a brand new game to go get your paws on over in Google Play. Zombies & Trains is pretty much self explanatory; Zombies are trying to capture a prize and you must destroy them using your trains. It's actually quite interesting, since...

Kellen February 21, 2013 125

With the number of devices ever growing, it's hard for us to keep track of the individual ROM's and hacks for each phone. At this rate, it's simply impossible. Back when we all had the OG DROID, life was good. But now, it appears to be time to outsource this...

Kellen February 21, 2013 46

Yes, another DashClock post. The coverage, I'm sure can be nauseating, especially to those that don't have lock screen widget access, but this app really is that good. It's quite the simple idea, yet has been executed so precisely that it's an app we can't...

Kellen February 21, 2013 15

Update: Google announced the Chromebook Pixel this afternoon, making their first touchscreen Chromebook official. Remember the video that surfaced at the beginning of February that was said to be Google's new touchscreen Chromebook called the Pixel? You know,...

Tim February 21, 2013 79

It's finally Thursday and if you have been paying attention, you would know that means it's finally Ubuntu Day! This morning, Canonical released the developer previews of Ubuntu Touch that was built to allow developers an early access until the OS's official...

Kellen February 21, 2013 17

Two of our favorite apps received updates within the last 24 hours that brings support for another favorite app of the moment, DashClock. Both PushBullet and Sliding Messaging now include extension support for the hottest lock screen widget of the year. In...

Kellen February 21, 2013 27

From now through March 4, Motorola is willing to hand you a $50 Google Play gift card should you decide to purchase one of their smartphones. After buying devices like the RAZR HD or RAZR M, you simply fill out a rebate form, mail it in (old school), and sit...

Tim February 20, 2013 11

Make sure to catch us tonight on The Droid Life Show episode 16. We will be going over the unveiling of HTC's One smartphone and giving our first impressions, along with talks on Ubuntu for Android phones and tablets, the Glass UI video that Google released,...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 11

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 11

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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Zombies & Trains Hits Google Play, Time to Smash More of the Living Dead

Taking ROM Submissions for Custom ROM Friday!

DashClock Update Introduces Calendar Locations, Shortcut to Get More Extensions, and Calendar Visibility

Report: Google Already Working on Touchscreen Chromebooks to be Sold This Year

Ubuntu Touch Developer Previews for Smartphones and Tablets Now Available

Sliding Messaging and PushBullet Both Receive DashClock Support

Motorola Offers $50 Google Play Gift Cards With Purchase of New Phone

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