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Peel Released on Android, Finding Your Favorite TV Shows Became A Lot Easier

Kellen July 29, 2011 28

If you needed a new way to find and discover your favorite shows, then you'll want to check out Peel which just made its way onto Android after being download over a million times on iOS. The app can show you favorite programs, recommend similar shows,...

Kellen July 29, 2011 128

Every six weeks or so we like to poll the readers of Droid Life to see which apps they have discovered and can no longer live without. Quality apps seem to be coming at us in waves these days, making it difficult for everyone to keep up with what's garbage...

Kellen July 29, 2011 19

The Google mobile team is at it again - this time with a simplified search experience for tablets. To quote them, they have "increased the size of page contents like text, buttons and other touch targets to make it faster and easier to browse and interact...

Kellen July 29, 2011 72

The DROIDX2 Gingerbread update is only rolling out to members of Motorola's soak test at this time, and we've got a first look at it thanks to the amazing group of readers we have here at Droid Life. Verizon's support tweeted yesterday that the update was...

Kellen July 29, 2011 210

Google Music (or Music Beta by Google) is flat out awesome. In its current state, members are allowed to upload their entire music collection (20,000 songs) at no cost and then stream it through their Android devices or computers as much as they'd like -...

Kellen July 28, 2011 111

It looks like that BOGO offer for the DROID3 is doing the trick, as the device already appears to be sold out online in Verizon's shop. Even without a 4G LTE radio, the device most definitely has a set of future-proof specs that are helping it to apparently...

Kellen July 28, 2011 59

Wow, a Gmail update; haven't seen one of these since February. Today's is greatly welcomed though, and includes a pretty solid list of new enhancements. You can now set up separate notification sounds for labels and also tell your account to remember to "...

Kellen July 28, 2011 58

The Asus Transformer update to Android 3.2 is finally live! Asus let the world know yesterday that we could expect it some time today, and that time appears to be now. Go get some! Cheers James and Brett!

Google Pixel’s Now Playing App is Available!

Kellen March 2, 2026 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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 58

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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Samsung Quickly Smacking $700 Off Galaxy S26+

Kellen February 26, 2026 58

With the dust settled from yesterday's Unpacked event, we're still looking for the best Galaxy S26 deals to be had. We know...

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Samsung Quickly Slaps $500 Off Galaxy S26

Kellen February 25, 2026 58

The best Galaxy S26 deal is a quick $500 off from Samsung, thanks to a wide range of trade-in devices worth that much. Buying...

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Galaxy S26 Series Made Official, Starts at $899

Tim February 25, 2026 58

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is now official, and for those who have been following Galaxy news for the past few months, the...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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 28

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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Peel Released on Android, Finding Your Favorite TV Shows Became A Lot Easier

Friday Poll: Must Have Android Apps of the Last Month are?

Google Search Experience on Tablets Gets a Makeover, Simplification is the Theme

DROIDX2 Gingerbread Update Hits Soak Test Members, Here is a First Look

Music Beta by Google Gives Users Invites – You Must Choose, But Choose Wisely

DROID3 Hotter Than Expected? Sold Out Online in Verizon’s Shop

Gmail App for Android Receives Update to 2.3.5, Performance Improvements and Custom Label Notifications Included

Asus Transformer Update to Android 3.2 Rolling Out Now