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Nexus 4 Android 4.2.2 Update Removes Unofficial LTE Support, Sorry Canadians

Kellen February 14, 2013 11

It has been well documented at this point that the Nexus 4 has an LTE chip inside. Even LG came out and admitted that they used the same processor/modem combo from the Optimus G inside the device, a chipset which included an LTE radio. Thanks to the presence...

Eric February 14, 2013 50

I introduced Tim and Kellen to the Harlem Shake yesterday, which then led to us all scouring YouTube to find the dozens of lunatics taking part in the latest internet craze. It seems people in the Google office couldn't resist getting in on the viral video...

Kellen February 14, 2013 25

Yesterday's update to Google Now continues to surprise us with fun-filled tweaks. The latest, is the displaying of Google Doodles in the top area that is normally reserved for your location and the time of day. In today's doodle, being Valentine's Day and all,...

Don’t Miss The Droid Life Show Tonight at 6:00PM!

Kellen February 13, 2013 3

The Droid Life Show episode 15 is going down tonight! It will be tough to top last week's shenanigans during episode 14 (watch if you haven't already), but we'll certainly try again to keep you entertained. On tap for tonight, we have more Motorola X Phone...

Kellen February 13, 2013 51

Here is the link for the Nexus 4 Android 4.2.2 (JDQ39) update. Instructions to manually update without root, here. If you have a custom recovery, you should just be able to flash the .zip file, assuming you are 100% stock. The update is 51MB in size. Download...

Kellen February 13, 2013 74

It took me a while to come around to the idea, but I'm ready to admit that I'm a fan of lock screen widgets in Android 4.2. Introduced back in October, I originally thought, "What's the point? Can't you just unlock your device and then get to home screen...

Eric February 13, 2013 5

News broke of Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 rolling out to most of the Nexus devices just the other day and now the update file for the "yakju" GSM Galaxy Nexus is available for download. If you have an international version of the Galaxy Nexus, this file will bring you...

Eric February 13, 2013 19

Up until today, the only reason HP and Android would be in the same device is if you jumped on the TouchPad fire sale and hacked Android into the thing. However, The Verge and ReadWrite are reporting that HP and Android might be making things a bit more...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 19

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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Nexus 4 Android 4.2.2 Update Removes Unofficial LTE Support, Sorry Canadians

Google Office Does the Harlem Shake on the Android Lawn

Thanks to Latest Update, Google Now Displays Google Doodles

Don’t Miss The Droid Life Show Tonight at 6:00PM!

Download: Android 4.2.2 (JDQ39) Update for “occam” Nexus 4

Hate to Admit This, But I’m a Fan of Lock Screen Widgets in Android 4.2 [Opinion]

Download: Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 for “yakju” GSM Galaxy Nexus

Is HP Planning on Manufacturing an Android Tablet and Smartphone Sometime Soon?