Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Motorola’s Feedback Network Sends Out DROID Bionic Soak Test Invites

Tim April 30, 2012 135

Motorola has started to notify members of their Feedback Network that a software update will be made available for the DROID Bionic in some time. No word on what to expect, so can we assume it is not Ice Cream Sandwich and most likely the 5.9.904 build that is...

Tim April 30, 2012 157

It's quickly coming up on a year that Verizon introduced their tiered data plans. Back then, the idea of tiered data didn't seem all that swell for folks who came accustomed to unlimited streaming capabilities. Unfortunately, for people who were late to the...

Kellen April 30, 2012 108

Tiered data plans are here for good and yes, it is unfortunate. Thankfully, many of us were able to keep our unlimited plans back when tiers were introduced, however, we would be foolish to believe that we will have them forever. We haven't been given a time...

Kellen April 30, 2012 40

We know that not everyone is on Ice Cream Sandwich yet, so third party launchers like GO Launcher that were made for Gingerbread are still a big part of scene. GO Launcher in particular received a sizable update late last week that included a new UI for...

Tim April 30, 2012 16

Skype for Android has received a little update recently, bringing a couple noteworthy features to the masses. If you still use Skype from time to time, then you will notice a newly revamped Ice Cream Sandwich look, plus the app now has a reported faster start-...

Kellen April 30, 2012 25

We are almost positive that this update to build 4.0.2.E.0.57 for the Sony Xperia Play on Verizon is new, but truthfully, we had forgotten that this device even existed anymore. From what we can tell though, this hasn't been released yet, so it should be on...

Tim April 30, 2012 15

Apple's Tim Cook and Samsung's Choi Gee-sung are to begin their mediated discussions in San Francisco on the 21st and 22nd of May. The talks will revolve around the year-long trial that is based on Apple's belief that Samsung has done nothing but copy their...

Kellen April 30, 2012 49

Verizon announced a new 3G prepaid plan this morning that at least at first glance, appears to be decent. Starting May 1 for $80 per month and no contract, you can take advantage of unlimited talk and text, along with 1GB of data. Normal prepaid plans are...

Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 49

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

Read More
2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 49

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

Read More
Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 49

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

Read More
Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 49

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

Read More
T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 49

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

Read More
Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 49

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

Read More
Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 49

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

Read More
T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 49

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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 135

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

Motorola’s Feedback Network Sends Out DROID Bionic Soak Test Invites

Monday Poll: Are You on a Tiered or Unlimited Data Plan?

Verizon’s Double Data Promo Tells You How Many Streamed Songs, Read Emails, and Photo Uploads You Can Do in 4GB

GO Launcher EX Receives Update – New UIs in Home Editor and App Drawer

Skype for Android Updated, Newly Revamped IM Interface and Video Rotation Support for More Devices

Verizon’s Sony Xperia Play Update Incoming as Build 4.0.2.E.0.57, Pops Phone Up to Android 2.3.4

Samsung and Apple’s Court-Recommended Talks to Begin May 21 and 22

Verizon Announces New Prepaid Plan – Unlimited Talk and Text Plus 1GB of Data for $80