Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Tasker Beta Released, Completely Revamped UI Gives App New Life

Tim January 22, 2013 47

It's the same old Tasker, but it sure is a whole lot prettier. The popular app for people who want to completely automate their smartphone is now in beta form, with a completely redone user interface. Taking notes from the Android UI guidelines, Tasker is...

Kellen January 22, 2013 24

Today, Amazon dropped the price of the Verizon version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to $199 for upgrades and new lines. That's a solid $100 discount over what Verizon current $299 on-contract price. We're huge fans of the Note 2 (our review) as an overall...

Tim January 22, 2013 29

It is always a good day for app updates. Today, we got some from Facebook, Notif, and Sliding Messaging. As with most Facebook updates, there is no changelog, but if and when they decide to post it, we will update the post. As for Notif, there are a few new...

Tim January 22, 2013 44

Yesterday, the AOKP team released JB-MR1 Build 2 for their many followers. Inside the newest build, which is built atop Android 4.2.1, are a ton of new features such as enhancements to the boot animation picker, custom NavBar background colors, and a brand new...

Kellen January 22, 2013 13

Samsung's entire first half 2013 roadmap may have just leaked thanks to the folks over at TechnoBuffalo. Unfortunately for Android enthusiasts, there isn't much to get excited about outside of the Galaxy Note 8.0. This roadmap is proof that Samsung is keeping...

Tim January 22, 2013 10

To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, Dyzplastic is set to release a very special edition Android Mini, with most of the units making their way to Asia. Luckily for us, there will be a very limited amount making their way into the Dead Zebra store on...

Tim January 22, 2013 66

America's largest network, Verizon, posted big numbers this morning as their fourth quarter results are in. During Q4, Verizon's investment in their FiOS and mobile networks resulted in a total loss of $4.8 billion, but the company has no cause for concern....

Kellen January 22, 2013 70

According to a couple of reports this morning, the next-gen Samsung flagship phone could be announced in March during an "Unpacked" event with a launch happening shortly after in April. We'll refer to the phone as the Galaxy S4, but as of now, that name is not...

Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 70

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

Read More
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 70

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

Read More
Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 70

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

Read More
There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 70

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

Read More
Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 70

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

Read More
Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 70

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

Read More
Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 70

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

Read More
The Nothing Phone 4a Comes in Pink

Kellen February 25, 2026 70

Earlier in the week, Nothing showed off its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a in a pretty typical mostly-white colorway. The phone...

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 47

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

Read More
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 47

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 47

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...

Read More
Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 47

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

Read More
Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 47

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...

Read More
VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 47

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...

Read More
Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 47

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 47

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...

Read More

Tasker Beta Released, Completely Revamped UI Gives App New Life

Amazon Drops Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Price to $199 for Upgrades and New Lines

App Updates: Facebook, Notif, and Sliding Messaging Have New Features and Bug Fixes

AOKP JB-MR1 Build 2 Released, Fancy Call Stats Feature Baked In

Samsung’s First Half 2013 Roadmap Leaks, Note 8.0 is the Only Interesting Thing on It

Special Edition Android Mini to Celebrate Chinese New Year Incoming

Verizon Posts Q4 Earnings, Loses $4.8 Billion But Gains 2.1 Million Postpaid Subscribers

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Now Rumored for April Launch Under Codename “Altius”