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

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,...

Eric January 2, 2013 58

As an Android fan, I know I've looked at some car navigation systems before and thought "Google Maps does this so much better." Today's news sounds like a few car manufacturers felt the same way. Hyundai and Kia have partnered with Google so that their UVO...

Tim January 2, 2013 111

According to a reliable source, whose info has panned out true in the past, we could have a brand new HTC flagship on our hands next week. The M7 device has been reported on before and if we receive what has been rumored, we are looking at one top of the line...

2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 111

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 111

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 111

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 111

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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

Kellen March 2, 2026 111

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

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

Tim February 26, 2026 111

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

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 111

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...

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

Kellen February 26, 2026 111

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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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”

Google Teaming Up With Kia and Other Car Makers to Bring Google Maps to Vehicles

HTC M7 Could Be Announced at CES Next Week and Sport On-Screen Buttons