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LG Nexus 4 User Guide Posted, Confirms 8GB and 16GB Models Plus Wireless Charging

Kellen October 28, 2012 137

On Friday night, LG posted up quick start guides for the Nexus 4 (LG-E960), confirming that it will come in both 8GB and 16GB models. Along with storage confirmation, there is a mention of wireless charging, which will be built in, rather than an add-on...

Kellen October 27, 2012 112

Google has cancelled the Android event that was to take place in New York on Monday, due to the threat of Hurricane Sandy. No new date for the event has been scheduled just yet. Once we know more from them, we'll be sure to pass it along.

Kellen October 26, 2012 65

The DROID RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD on Verizon are scheduled to receive their first update this week as build 0.7.2. The update includes nothing that you probably care about. In fact, it's a "Google Security Patch," which could mean that it's simply a fix for...

Tim October 26, 2012 1

We had a really fun week here at DL. We put out our second episode of The Droid Life Show, had plenty of Galaxy Note 2 fun, and tons of upcoming Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 goodness. Of course, it all comes down to next week on the 29th, when Google showcases...

Eric October 26, 2012 79

With the launch of Microsoft's Surface this week, the part that gamers were all waiting for was the SmartGlass integration that allowed tablets to interact with your Xbox 360. If you remember during their E3 press conference this year, Microsoft said they...

Kellen October 26, 2012 32

HTC, the creator of the world's first Android smartphone, takes us on a tour of the evolution of the smartphone in today's infographic. Sandra Bullock and Andy Rubin make appearances, as does Apple Maps. It's brief, sort of educational, and should give you a...

Tim October 26, 2012 89

Yesterday, the Librarian of Congress listed their new exemptions to the DCMA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act). Awesomely enough, this news actually effects us as Android owners and tinkerers. According to the filing, which will remain unchanged for another...

Kellen October 26, 2012 108

Samsung Nexus 10. LG Nexus 4. 32GB and 3G Nexus 7. Android 4.2. Those are the four topics that have all but been confirmed to dominate Google's Android event on October 29 in NYC. Samsung's tablet is the newest of the bunch to leak, along with bits and pieces...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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 108

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 108

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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 137

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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LG Nexus 4 User Guide Posted, Confirms 8GB and 16GB Models Plus Wireless Charging

Google Cancels Monday’s Android Event Due to Hurricane Sandy

DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD Receive First Update – Only a Security Patch

This Week in The Life of DROID: 10/26/2012

Microsoft Releases Xbox SmartGlass Application for Android Phones, A New Favorite App for Gamers

Evolution of the Smartphone by HTC [Infographic]

Rooting and Jailbreaking Officially Made Legal for Phones, Tablets Not So Much

Friday Poll: What are You Most Excited to See at Google’s October 29 Android Event?