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Galaxy S21 Lineup Discounted Big Time at Best Buy When You Activate Today

Tim December 17, 2021 4

Best Buy is hosting a solid deal on the Galaxy S21 lineup right now, taking a high of $500 off the total price if you activate the device at time of purchase. And yes, this instant savings can be paired with Best Buy's trade-in values, which could make for...

Podcast: Let’s End the Year

Kellen December 17, 2021 4

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, it's time to wrap up 2021 with our final show of the year. We'll talk Pixel 6 again, Pixel Watch rumors, remember the Galaxy Nexus, and maybe a look briefly at 2022. Mostly, we just want to chat one last time with all of...

Pixel 6’s December Update Sure is Rolling Out Slowly

Kellen December 17, 2021 4

Because I'm writing this, Google is probably going to open the floodgates and give you the update you keep asking about, but yes, this month does seem slower than usual. We aren't sure what's happening, all we know is that the December update for the Pixel 6...

You Can Buy GeForce NOW RTX 3080 Memberships Now, No More Pre-Orders

Tim December 16, 2021 4

NVIDIA announced this morning that cloud gaming lovers can instantly purchase RTX 3080 memberships for its GeForce NOW gaming service, with the pre-order period now over. We've already detailed what the RTX 3080 membership gets you. To put it simply, you get...

Google Fi Customers, Grab Your Free $10 in Google Play Credit

Kellen December 16, 2021 4

Subscribers of Google Fi who have had an active account should jump into their Fi app or online account, as their holiday gift is awaiting. For this year, Google Fi is giving customers $10 to spend on Google Play. In order to claim, it seems you needed to have...

IBM, Samsung Unveil New Chip Design That Will Lead to ‘Week-Long Battery Life’

Tim December 16, 2021 4

IBM and partner Samsung announced a breakthrough this week, one that could essentially touch every piece of technology ranging from consumer electronics to spacecrafts. Detailed in a video posted to YouTube, a new design for semiconductors would allow chip...

Chrome for Android Gets Price Tracking, Google Lens Shopping

Kellen December 16, 2021 4

Google Chrome is picking up a couple of sweet features on Android this week that would have been super handy a few weeks ago...before we all had our holiday shopping done. Hey, better late than never! The first big feature is price tracking through Chrome on...

Alien: Isolation Now Out on Android, Priced at $15

Tim December 16, 2021 4

Alien: Isolation, the horror game I still can't bring myself to play a second time, is now available on Android and iOS devices. Ported by Feral Interactive, the title is priced at $14.99, but do note that it includes all 7 DLC titles at no extra cost. Before...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 3

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 6

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 3

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 12

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 4

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 2

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 4

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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Samsung Goes Instant $400 Off on Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen December 18, 2025 4

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1,000 off if you have a trade-in or an instant $400 off without one. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 deals...

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YouTube Premium Kicking 40% Off Pixel 10 for Subscribers

Kellen December 17, 2025 4

Google is pulling out all of the promos from several services to try and get you to buy one of their new Pixel 10 series...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 4

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 4

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 4

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 4

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 4

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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