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Location Spoofer Helps Cave Trolls Play Ingress From the Comfort of Home (Update)

Tim November 29, 2012 57

After admitting that I was a self-proclaimed cave troll on last night's Droid Life Show, a reader sent in a tip that will help me and others like me to play Google's Ingress game that relies on actually leaving the house and walking around. The app is called...

Ron November 29, 2012 67

Last night on the DL Show I mentioned a weather app called Eye in Sky Weather. Read on to see what makes this app good enough to be on two of my home screens. Eye in the Sky Weather (ESW) doesn't have any standout features that you haven't seen in a weather...

Tim November 29, 2012 26

All the way back in July, SEGA poked at us, getting us all excited that Android would see the release of Jet Set Radio sometime this summer. Sure, it's practically December now, but we still love you, SEGA. Starting this morning, you can go pick up the...

Tim November 29, 2012 13

This isn't the first time we have brought up Predators, because frankly, it's a total blast. For a limited time, the game is on sale through Google Play for only a dollar, instead of the usual $2. At this price, it's a steal. What makes the game intriguing is...

Kellen November 29, 2012 8

The update for Angry Birds Star Wars that introduces the Hoth episode is now live on Google Play. It's filled with 4-legged walkers (AT-AT), ice, 20 new levels, and the pink Princess Leia bird. I hate to keep admitting this, but this is by far the best Angry...

Kellen November 29, 2012 123

If you managed to wait all this time to get a hold of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on Verizon, and also didn't feel like pre-ordering, then today is your day. The device can be purchased in-store or online for $299 on new 2-year contract in grey or white. If...

Kellen November 29, 2012 20

Welcome to The Droid Life Show episode 7! The DL crew is back after taking a much needed 4-day holiday to talk to you about all things Android. On tap for tonight we have more Nexus 4 topics, new thoughts on the DROID DNA, excitement over the Note 2 finally...

Kellen November 28, 2012 11

After a long holiday weekend away, we are back once again with a new episode of The Droid Life Show. Episode 7 will go live tonight at 6:00PM Pacific, so be sure to swing on back by and join in on the fun. We'll be talking about the interesting Nexus 4 sale...

January 2026 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen January 12, 2026 11

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 11

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 11

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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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Location Spoofer Helps Cave Trolls Play Ingress From the Comfort of Home (Update)

Review: Eye in Sky Weather for Android

SEGA Classic Jet Set Radio Hits Android, $5 Through Google Play

Predators On Sale For $0.99 Through Google Play, Austrian Oak Approved

Hoth Update Now Live for Angry Birds Star Wars

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 is Now Available for $299

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