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Ubuntu Touch Developer Previews for Smartphones and Tablets Now Available

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,...

Kellen February 20, 2013 44

Google's newest Nexus 7 ad just appeared over at the Nexus YouTube channel and I'm a fan. I'd try to explain the animations in some sort of design speak, but you should just watch it and enjoy. You will see the spot highlights the device's 10 hour battery life...

Tim February 20, 2013 9

Just minutes ago, NVIDIA and ZTE announced that the first smartphones equipped with the Tegra 4 processor would hit the market sometime before mid-2013. ZTE is a Chinese OEM, which means the device will probably not hit our shores, but it is great news that...

Tim February 20, 2013 18

Today, Google announced a brand new trial for their Gmail users. Starting now, users can opt in to a Search Field Trial, which brings all of your personal data right into your Google search bar and end results. For example, much like Google Now, when you have...

Eric February 20, 2013 16

This month, NVIDIA is turning 20. After taking a look around their offices, they realized that the company has outgrown their current building located in sunny Santa Clara. Today on their official blog, CEO Jen-Hsun Huang, announced they have big plans on...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 16

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 16

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 16

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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 79

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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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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Google’s New Nexus 7 Ad is Nothing but Animated Fun

ZTE Announces Itself As First OEM to be Putting NVIDIA’s Tegra 4 In a Phone

Google Intros Gmail Search Field Trial, Like Google Now for Your Email

NVIDIA Constructing New Santa Clara Campus, Wanting to Embody “Imagination”