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Rumor: Next Nexus Phone Coming Within 30 Days, Maybe Android 4.2 as Well

Kellen October 1, 2012 195

You may not realize this, but it was just last year on October 18 that Google and Samsung took to the stage to reveal the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0). Today, is October 1. So where are all of the rumors surrounding the next Nexus device?...

Kellen September 30, 2012 62

In what may be the final day of Google's 25 billion app downloads celebration, we have the new set of apps up for $0.25 download. Today's bunch includes Horn, one of the most talked about games of the last year. You'll also find other mega-hits like Nova...

Kellen September 30, 2012 46

My box of Series 3 Android Collectibles arrived yesterday afternoon to my surprise, and since we have covered this set religiously, I figured an unboxing or massive gallery would be needed. So here we go, the entire set (well, aside from two missing mystery...

Kellen September 29, 2012 38

Google is continuing to celebrate 25 billion Android app downloads even as we cruise into the weekend. Today's new set of apps for $0.25 a piece are up and include hits like Endomondo Sports Tracker, Cut the Rope, Camera ZOOM FX, Madden NFL 12, and Cogs. Get...

Kellen September 28, 2012 124

The Galaxy Note 2 will arrive at a carrier near you by mid-November. We know this because Samsung announced that all of the major U.S. carriers will have it by then, plus they have a press event scheduled for October 24 to hopefully make dates official. As we...

Tim September 28, 2012 3

It was a really fun week here at Droid Life as we celebrated our second annual Reader Appreciation Week. Each giveaway we were shocked at how many entries we received and would like to thank each and every one of you that entered and that continue to read the...

Kellen September 28, 2012 22

I reviewed the Galaxy S3 Flip Cover back when the device first launched, so I'm not going to talk about this one in much detail other than the color. This is really just me sharing the new colorways that Samsung has available and what the green version looks...

Kellen September 28, 2012 38

Verizon and Motorola approved the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the DROID Xyboard 10.1 back in August, but for whatever reason, they weren't ready to release it for the little brother, the Xyboard 8.2. Today, they approved it, so the four owners of the device...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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 38

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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 195

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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Rumor: Next Nexus Phone Coming Within 30 Days, Maybe Android 4.2 as Well

Today’s $0.25 Android Apps are Live – Horn, Nova Launcher Prime, Gravity Guy and More

Series 3 Android Collectibles [Gallery]

Today’s $0.25 Android Apps are Live – Cogs, Cut the Rope, Endomondo, and More

Galaxy Note 2’s Multi-Window Feature is Impressive

This Week in the Life of DROID: 9/28/2012

Quick Look: Galaxy S3 Flip Cover in Pastel Green

DROID Xyboard 8.2 Ice Cream Sandwich Update Finally Approved