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DROIDX2 2.3.4 SBF Released, Guess We Know What the Soak Test Is

Kellen October 1, 2011 40

This week we found out that a "soak test" has been scheduled for owners of the DROIDX2. Details of what were to be included had yet to materialize, but this latest leaked SBF file (from the2dcour) for the device may give us a pretty good hint. The full SBF...

Kellen October 1, 2011 38

There used to be this running joke around when it came to Beautiful Widgets, that I'm sure some of you long-time readers will probably remember. Back when this site and Android for the most part, were just starting to explode, we used to get comments on every...

Kellen September 30, 2011 6

In other Android-related news from the last two days... This new phone from Panasonic looks ridiculously awesome. Hello camera phone. HTC Amaze 4G has started to arrive in stores. How about another Samsung Galaxy Tab, only this time in 7-inches of glory? T-...

Tim September 30, 2011 4

Well if everyone has been screaming for the Ice Cream, then scream no longer. There is a great video making the rounds of a person who states they purchased a Nexus S off eBay and that when turned on, he wasn't looking at regular Gingerbread. Instead he was...

Kellen September 30, 2011 188

Talk about the type of info we love to see on a late Friday afternoon. Loaded (as of this week) into Cellebrite systems, we have three devices that have been on the minds of all Android enthusiasts over the last few weeks: Nexus Prime (Galaxy Nexus?), DROID...

Kellen September 30, 2011 34

Our buddy @davekover updated the Droid Life wallpaper pack this morning to include a new set of yellow versions in support of our brother site, Android Life. Just like the original set of pink walls, these aren't riddled with DL logos and are instead,...

Kellen September 30, 2011 114

Our server guy of all people, just turned us on to this semi-new launcher called QQLauncher that he is claiming to be the "best ever." While we aren't ready to go that far just yet, we are willing to give it a huge thumbs up after just a few minutes with...

Tim September 30, 2011 14

New sources are back to stating that Amazon still has plans for releasing a 10.1" tablet near the end of the year, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Surfing on the hype of their recent announcement, the Kindle Fire, Amazon is said to have Taiwan-...

2026 March Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen March 3, 2026 14

The March Pixel update is available for download today and it's a big one. Not only is it a Pixel Feature Drop (all new...

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March Pixel Feature Drop Arriving With 12+ New Features

Kellen March 3, 2026 14

The March Google Pixel update arrived today as the March Pixel Feature Drop and there are a ton of new features and changes....

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March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is a Huge Update

Kellen March 3, 2026 14

The March Pixel Watch Feature Drop is here with several new features for Pixel Watch owners. Google isn't only bringing new...

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Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 14

The Google Pixel line gets an official Now Playing music app. You can download it now. A couple of weeks ago, we talked about...

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Qualcomm Just Told Us the Chip in the Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

Kellen March 2, 2026 14

We have a new wearable chip for the next wave of smartwatches! Chipsets aren't typically an exciting thing to talk about, but...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5 Reasons to Buy Samsung’s Newest Flagship

Tim February 26, 2026 14

We have the brand new Galaxy S26 Ultra from Samsung now up for pre-order. It's quite the looker, featuring a slightly updated...

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Android 17 Beta 2 Released for Pixel Devices!

Tim February 26, 2026 14

Android 17 Beta 2 has been released for Pixel devices. You'll find support for the build all the way back to the Pixel 6...

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There is a Free Double Storage Galaxy S26 Ultra Deal, Plus You Get a $200 Gift Card

Kellen February 26, 2026 14

Samsung is going softer than usual with its Galaxy S26 launch deals and it's kind of bumming me out. Where's the double...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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 40

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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DROIDX2 2.3.4 SBF Released, Guess We Know What the Soak Test Is

Beautiful Widgets is FREE Right Now from GetJar

Panasonic Camera Phone, Amaze 4G Arriving in Stores, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, New T-Mobile Stores [from AL]

This Week In The Life Of DROID: 9/30/2011

Nexus Prime, DROID HD, and HTC Vigor All Start to Appear in Cellebrite Systems

Droid Life Wallpaper Pack Update to Included Yellow AL Versions

QQLauncher Pro Might Be the Next Big Launcher on the Block

Unannounced Amazon 10.1″ Tablet Coming Right In Time For The Holidays?