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DROID 2 Global Update to Build Number .629 Rolling Out Now, Let the Bug Fixing Commence

Tim March 8, 2012 35

Owners of the DROID 2 Global can start pulling down the OTA update that was first announced here. In the update you'll find a good selection of bug fixes which include a fix for a "Memory Low" issue, camera settings not saving, and an annoying erasing of...

Tim March 8, 2012 19

According to recent findings through the Google Help center, Google may have plans to introduce magazines and audio books into the Google Play Store. Would it make sense? Well, yes. With the introduction of Google Play, Google is looking to broaden its content...

Kellen March 8, 2012 32

So this silly rumor that Samsung was going to announce a Galaxy Tab 11.6 tomorrow at SXSW in Texas with a higher resolution display than the iPad gained traction this morning for who knows what reason. Why would they choose SXSW over say, Mobile World Congress...

Tim March 8, 2012 21

When the word got out that the next Angry Birds was to take place in space, the first question many wondered was how Rovio intended on dealing with the lack of gravity in the aforementioned environment. Well, it looks like Rovio had to call on NASA itself and...

Kellen March 8, 2012 179

During yesterday's iPad event, Apple's new A5X processor was one of the big topics. With it's quad-core GPU, Apple is so confident in it that they felt the need to toss out a slide comparing it to NVIDIA's new 12-core GPU in the Tegra 3. Some how some way,...

Kellen March 7, 2012 61

Boy does it pay to be a Droid Life reader. As you may recall from a couple of weeks back, Motorola announced that Oscar nominees would receive special edition red DROID RAZR MAXX devices and that a handful of everyday folk could win a few as well. We are proud...

Tim March 7, 2012 57

There is a new version of Chrome for Android available in the Google Play store, numbered 0.16.4301.233. You won't find any new features, but what you will see are a few good bug fixes. We always welcome in minor tweaks like this, however, they still have a...

Tim March 7, 2012 58

If you are a big mobile or social gamer, then the news that Google plans to combine all of their social and mobile gaming variations into a single platform may have you a bit excited. By combining the Chrome Web Store games, Google+ games, and Android games,...

Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Crazy New Privacy Display Feature

Kellen February 23, 2026 58

We showed you earlier that someone was able to buy a Galaxy S26 Ultra super early by paying an enormous sum of money in Dubai...

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Here’s the Nothing Phone 4a

Kellen February 23, 2026 58

Nothing is preparing to fully reveal the Nothing Phone 4a on March 5, so the teasing of this next device is reaching new...

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Pixel 10a Official at $499 and the Upgrades are Tough to Find

Kellen February 18, 2026 58

Google fully unveiled the Pixel 10a today and there aren't many surprises following weeks of information trickling into our...

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Google Brings AirDrop Support to Pixel 9

Kellen February 17, 2026 58

Google has moved forward with its promise to bring AirDrop support to more phones. Today, the Search giant announced that the...

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Google’s Pixel is Getting a Now Playing App

Kellen February 16, 2026 58

Wouldn't it be cool if the Now Playing service on your Pixel phone had its own app that could get new features more regularly...

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

Kellen February 16, 2026 58

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

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Everything New in Android 17 Beta

Kellen February 15, 2026 58

Android 17 Beta is officially live and we've got it up and running on a Pixel 10 Pro. You could have it on your device as...

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Android 17 Beta 1 is Actually Here for Your Pixel

Kellen February 13, 2026 58

UPDATE FEBRUARY 13 - Google tried to ship out the first Android 17 Beta 1 update a couple of days ago, but something forced...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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 35

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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DROID 2 Global Update to Build Number .629 Rolling Out Now, Let the Bug Fixing Commence

Google Has Eyes Set on Audiobooks and Magazines for Google Play Store?

Samsung is Unveiling Angry Birds Space Tomorrow, Not an 11.6-inch Retina Display Tablet

Video: Galactic Gameplay Preview of Angry Birds Space With the Help of a Real Astronaut

NVIDIA: Yo Apple, We’d Love to Hear Exactly How You Decided that Your A5X was 4 Times Faster than the Tegra 3

Hands-on Gallery with the Special Edition Red DROID RAZR MAXX

Chrome for Android Beta Updated, Focuses Mainly on Bug Fixes

Google Promising Unified Gaming Platform By 2013, Game Developers Rejoice