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FileBeam for Android, Transfer Files From Dropbox to a Friend’s Account With NFC

Tim September 26, 2012 22

Here's a neat app we just uncovered thanks to a reader submission. It's called FileBeam and it utilizes our device's NFC technology to transfer files straight from our Dropbox accounts right to a friend or colleague's Dropbox account. Once you've logged into...

Tim September 26, 2012 31

One of the cool things we can do with our Android devices straight out of the box is download a custom launcher and then apply icon packs that will drastically change the way an application's icon appears. Take the above screenshot for example - I have Nova ...

Kellen September 26, 2012 715

The Reader Appreciation Week momentum isn't stopping yet, folks. Let's give another amazing item away! How does a $90 Klasden Levanaus backpack from Spigen sound? Let me just say, that I have the blue version of this bag and absolutely love it. In fact, it's...

Tim September 26, 2012 31

As we move along through this Wednesday of deals, Google Play has also made their sale on mainstream music, movies, magazines, and books live. By hitting up the Play store, you can catch some pretty great deals on content that would usually go on sale for much...

Kellen September 26, 2012 125

Oh Samsung, such a clever bunch. After releasing a full 90 second spot that pokes fun at Apple fans waiting in line for the iPhone 5, they return today with two shorter spots. They cover topics from the longer commercial, only this time they take some extra...

Tim September 26, 2012 66

We have to admit, Apple's Passbook is a cool idea. One app to manage all of your loyalty cards, airline passes, Subway cards, and everything else that would usually take up space in your wallet. Naturally, given the awesomeness that is the Android developer...

Tim September 26, 2012 16

This morning, Barnes & Noble released their newest lineup of Nook tablets, not to be out shined by Amazon's Kindle lineup. Leading the pack is their new Nook HD+ and Nook HD slates, which sport full HD displays and some pretty impressive specs to boot. The...

Kellen September 26, 2012 40

In case you missed our running list of $0.25 apps from this morning and do not feel like clicking on each of the individual links, you can now access the official landing page for the promotion and buy them all with ease. It looks like we covered most of these...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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 22

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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FileBeam for Android, Transfer Files From Dropbox to a Friend’s Account With NFC

How to: Apply Icon Packs With a 3rd Party Launcher [Beginners’ Guide]

Contest: Win a Klasden Levanaus Backpack From Spigen and Droid Life [RAW] (Updated: Winner Picked)

Google Play Sale on Books, Movies, Music, and More Also Goes Live

“When Do You Think We’ll be Able to do That Thing?” Asks iSheep in Latest Samsung Spots

PassWallet Released for Android, Lets You Manage Loyalty Cards and More Just Like Passbook

Barnes & Noble Announces Nook HD, Nook HD+, and Simple Touch Tablets

Google Play Store’s $0.25 App Promotion Officially Goes Live