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Reduce Device Lag on Nexus 7 and Others With Seeder Application

Kellen January 3, 2013 142

Ever wonder what's up with the lag seen from time to time on your Android device while using certain apps or playing a variety of games? Developer lambgx02 likely cared a bit more than you, as it was bothering him enough to try to find the root cause of the...

Kellen January 3, 2013 29

According to an internal T-Mobile memo obtained by TMoNews, the magenta carrier is expecting to expand the availability of the Nexus 4 later this month. Originally launching in select stores with limited availability, the Nexus 4 must have been seen as enough...

Tim January 2, 2013 10

Alright! Let's get 2013 kicked off the right way and have Episode 11 of The Droid Life Show. Tonight, you can catch the crew discussing next week's CES and what we may see unveiled at the world's largest gathering of tech goodies. Beyond that, we will make...

Kellen January 2, 2013 57

According to Tweakers.net, Samsung is reportedly aware of a "sudden death" issue with its flagship Galaxy S3 phone. For those not familiar, the "sudden death" issue popped up on forums like XDA a month or so ago in forum threads that have now exceeded the 100-...

Kellen January 2, 2013 27

No surprise here, but the official Nexus 7 dock's shipping date has slipped back to January 10. When we first started seeing potential launch dates for it, December 30 was the initial target. Shortly after seeing that date, January 6 came into play, but now it...

Kellen January 2, 2013 60

When you first turn on your new phone, one of the last things you want to entertain is the idea that there may be a time when it becomes lost or stolen. As much as we cherish our smartphones and keep them by our sides at all times, there is always a chance...

Eric January 2, 2013 102

Ubuntu and Android have been close friends for a while now, but developers have been working to make Ubuntu it's own mobile OS and that work was revealed today. Using the Galaxy Nexus, the new totally gesture-based operating system was shown off today and...

Tim January 2, 2013 62

Now with 2013 in full effect, it's time to step up your Android game. Unfortunately, Google is still completely sold out of the Nexus 4, but if a tablet is what you have your eyes set on, you are in luck. Since the last time we wrote up an availability post,...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 62

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 62

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 62

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

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Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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 62

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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 142

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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Reduce Device Lag on Nexus 7 and Others With Seeder Application

Nexus 4 to be Sold in All T-Mobile Stores Later This Month

The Droid Life Show Episode 11 Begins Tonight At 6PM Pacific, First Show of 2013!

Samsung Reportedly Acknowledges Galaxy S3 “Sudden Death” Issue, Has Fix Ready

Nexus 7 Dock Shipping Date Continues to Slip, January 10 Now in Play

How to: Track Your Phone If It’s Stolen or Lost [Beginners’ Guide]

Ubuntu’s Brand New Gesture-Based Phone OS Shown Off on the Galaxy Nexus

2013 Nexus Availability Update: Nexus 4 Still Gone, Nexus 7 and 10s “Ship Soon”