Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Google Posts SDK for Android 4.2, Wants Developers to Use Shiny New Features

Eric November 13, 2012 30

It's been a big day for Android already and it's only getting bigger. Just a bit ago, the Android Developers team posted the Android 4.2 SDK to encourage other developers to take advantage of all of the new goodies that 4.2 has to offer. Along with increased...

Tim November 13, 2012 89

A couple of hours ago, as 4.2 hit AOSP, Google's Jean-Baptiste Queru (JBQ) took to the Android Builders group and announced that there would be no official Android 4.2 support for either the Nexus S or Motorola XOOM. When asked to clarify on if that means it...

Kellen November 13, 2012 208

Now that Verizon and HTC have made the DROID DNA official for November 21 at $199, we have to ask - are you buying it? So far, in the comments of most DNA posts, we are seeing a lot of excited readers who can't wait to feel the soft finish in their hands, gaze...

Tim November 13, 2012 21

With so much excitement filling the air, the CyanogenMod team decided to throw in their hats as well and release the newest builds of CM10. The team goes into great length through Google+, explaining that these new builds aren't "stable" builds or "M" builds -...

Kellen November 13, 2012 151

The HTC DROID DNA is finally official. We were at the event live and had a chance to go hands-on with the device, snap a few pictures, and then follow along while an HTC rep gave us the ultimate overview. Just from looking at these pictures and video, it's...

Tim November 13, 2012 70

It may not have happened as quick as the Nexus 4, but the 32GB version of the Nexus 10 has just sold out through Google Play. If you act quick, maybe you will be able to snatch up the 16GB variant. I don't think anyone could have expected so much excitement to...

Tim November 13, 2012 56

The DROID DNA from HTC is now live and available for pre-order through Verizon's site. Priced at $199 on a new two-year agreement, this device will likely be met with quite a bit of optimism. It has insane specs and could be just what HTC has needed to boost...

Tim November 13, 2012 21

Google just posted the new factory images of Android 4.2 (JOP40C) for the Nexus 4, Nexus 10, and Nexus 7 w/HSPA+. If you own or are going to be the owner of one of these devices, you will want to download these files and store in a safe place. You never know...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 21

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

Read More
Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 21

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

Read More
2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 21

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

Read More
Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 21

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

Read More
Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 21

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

Read More
Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 21

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...

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

Kellen January 7, 2026 21

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

Read More
Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 21

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

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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 30

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

Google Posts SDK for Android 4.2, Wants Developers to Use Shiny New Features

Google: No 4.2 Support For Nexus S and XOOM, Keep Using Android 4.1.2

Tuesday Poll: Are You Buying the HTC DROID DNA?

CyanogenMod Releases CM10 M3 Build For Supported Devices, But Don’t Call It “Stable”

HTC DROID DNA Hands-on and First Look

Nexus 10 32GB Sold Out Through Google Play

Verizon HTC DROID DNA Pre-order is Live

Google Posts Android 4.2 JOP40C Factory Images for Nexus 4, Nexus 10, and HSPA+ Nexus 7