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Humble Bundle 4 Launches With More Awesome Games – Machinarium, Splice and Crayon Physics Deluxe to Name a Few

Eric November 8, 2012 16

The legacy of the Humble Bundle continues on with the fourth iteration launched today. Gaming enthusiasts can open up their wallets and see how much money they have to pay for these 6 awesome games. As usual, you can choose how much you wish to pay and where...

Eric November 8, 2012 121

Last night on the Droid Life Show, we talked about Google's penchant for throwing ideas at the wall and seeing what sticks. Their latest project, Google Free Zone, seems to be one of those ideas, but we hope that it catches on. Currently being tested in the ...

Kellen November 8, 2012 53

Before too many of you make a mistake, we wanted to remind you that Google recently dropped the price of the 16GB Nexus 7 to $199. That's right, 1SaleADay's deal today, is not a deal. At $220, even with free shipping, their 16GB N7 is more expensive than if...

Tim November 8, 2012 16

If you're already over the excitement of Angry Birds Star Wars, then maybe you're more into shoot-em-ups? This morning, Expendable Rearmed landed on Google Play and you only have one directive - annihilation. Well, there's a couple more objectives, but let's...

Tim November 8, 2012 63

At a media and telecom conference that took place this morning, Verizon's CFO Fran Shammo, talked about our favorite subject, 4G LTE. During the discussion, Shammo laid out one very important piece of information concerning the size and layout of their network...

Tim November 8, 2012 92

After what seemed like forever of hyping and trailer releases, it's November 8, 2012. That can only mean one thing for Android fans - it's Angry Birds Star Wars Day! I've played through a few of the levels already and I have to say, I am happy. The soundtrack...

Kellen November 8, 2012 70

According to research firm Strategy Analytics, the iPhone is no longer the best selling smartphone in the world. During Q3 of this year, the Samsung Galaxy S3 topped the iPhone 4S to take the crown. Having sold 18 million units in Q3, the Galaxy S3 held a 10.7...

Kellen November 7, 2012 23

The DL crew is back tonight to take part in episode 4 of The Droid Life Show. Last week, the entire show was focused around the new Nexus device announcements and Android 4.2, but this week we'll get back to normal business. And when I say "normal business"...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 23

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 23

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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 23

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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 16

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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Humble Bundle 4 Launches With More Awesome Games – Machinarium, Splice and Crayon Physics Deluxe to Name a Few

Google Looks to Make Your Feature Phone a Bit Smarter With Google Free Zone

Tip: DO NOT BUY the 16GB Nexus 7 From 1SaleADay Unless You Like Overspending

Expendable Rearmed Hits Google Play, Fast-Paced Arcade Shooter With Tegra Graphics

Verizon’s 4G LTE to Match Their 3G Footprint by Mid-2013, Half a Year Earlier Than Projected

It’s Finally Here – Angry Birds Star Wars Released on Android

Samsung Galaxy S3 Tops iPhone in Q3 for Best Selling Smartphone in the World

The Droid Life Show Returns Tonight, Tablet Giveaway Included!