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Act Quick: $50 MOGA Gaming Controller and Modern Combat 4 For Free

Tim December 13, 2012 313

PowerA, the sellers of the MOGA gaming controller for Android, are offering a special deal on a limited supply of controllers. For a very limited time, you can get a new $50 controller, coupled with Gameloft's Modern Combat 4 for free. All you have to do is...

Kellen December 13, 2012 2624

Day 4! All week, we're giving away Nexus 7 32GB HSPA+ tablets coupled with $25 Google Play gift cards, thanks to the fine folks at Google. We only have two left after three days of amazing contests, so be sure to get in on the last couple. On Monday, you gave...

Tim December 13, 2012 11

While Verizon is doing their thing and looking forward to futuristic networks, AT&T continues to keep chugging along, lighting up a few new 4G LTE markets this morning. AT&T plans to complete their LTE buildout by the end of 2014, only one year and a...

Tim December 13, 2012 15

This morning, Google Search received an update, but it must be quite minor given that Google didn't update the changelog. The app did recently receive a big update, so we are guessing this is more of a bug fixing update or something along those lines. If you...

Kellen December 13, 2012 52

Many of you may be making final holiday present preparations, so we thought an update to the status of the Nexus lineup in the Google Play was in store. If you were planning to pickup a Nexus 4 8GB, Nexus 7 16GB, or Nexus 10 32GB, you should probably consider...

Kellen December 13, 2012 58

Two days ago, we noticed that Google had updated the factory images page for their Nexus lineup. For whatever reason, this update removed the Nexus 4 and all accompanying files, a move that we weren't initially concerned about. While it was odd that their new...

Kellen December 13, 2012 8

Here we go! The Droid Life Show episode 9 is going down tonight. During tonight's broadcast, we are planning to talk about Android-on-Android crime, what was awesome about 2012, if being rooted really matters anymore, and which OEM do we expect to have a big...

Tim December 12, 2012 25

We're nearing the end of 2012. It's been one wild ride so far, so let's start capping it off with another episode of The Droid Life Show. Episode 9 will air tonight at 6pm Pacific, so be sure to swing on back by and join in on the fun. We'll be talking about...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 25

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 25

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 313

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 313

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 313

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 313

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 313

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 313

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 313

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 313

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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Act Quick: $50 MOGA Gaming Controller and Modern Combat 4 For Free

Contest: Yep, Another Nexus 7 32GB HSPA+ and $25 Google Play Gift Card Up for Grabs!

AT&T Announces Gang of New 4G LTE Markets For December

Google Search Receives Minor Update, Changelog Currently M.I.A.

Nexus Availability Update: Nexus 7 16GB, Nexus 10 32GB, and Nexus 4 8GB “Sold Out”

JBQ on Pulled Nexus 4 Factory Images: “I Can’t Comment on That”

Android-on-Android Crime

The Droid Life Show Episode 9 is Live Tonight at 6PM Pacific!