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Galaxy Note 9 Gets First Update on Its New Quarterly Schedule

Kellen December 21, 2021 17

The Galaxy Note 9 from Samsung is old enough that it no longer receives monthly updates, but that doesn't mean the phone is done getting new software. Now on a quarterly schedule, Samsung's oldest still-supported Note phone is getting a fresh piece of software...

Google is Cutting Off OnHub Router Support Next Year

Kellen December 20, 2021 39

Google notified owners of OnHub-branded routers today that they will need to upgrade to a new WiFi setup before the end of next year. OnHub routers, which were kind of the start of Google WiFi before there was Google WiFi, will lose support in December of 2022...

Samsung Will Give You Over $1,000 Off the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Free Case and Buds 2

Kellen December 20, 2021 9

Samsung is running a last minute "Exclusive Holiday Offer" on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 that gets its price down somewhere in the range of a Pixel 6, assuming you have a phone to trade. Thanks to a combination of instant discount and trade-in offer, the Galaxy Z...

Anker’s 4K Nebula Android TV Dongle is $49.99 Today, Its Lowest Price Yet

Kellen December 20, 2021 8

A couple of months ago, Anker released its NEBULA 4K Streaming Dongle with HDR (official name) without much promotion. The product stood out because it runs Android TV, is small enough to tuck behind a TV, and appears to come with a pretty sweet remote....

YouTube TV Brings ESPN, Disney Back and Keeps Price at $65

Kellen December 19, 2021 92

After losing all of the Disney networks on Friday, including ESPN and ABC, YouTube TV and Disney have now come to an agreement to bring it all back. Not only that, but YouTube TV's price won't increase and will remain at $65 per month. Oh! And some of you...

YouTube TV Really Just Lost ESPN, Disney, and ABC (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2021 55

YouTube TV hasn't confirmed this with a public statement yet, but if you login to your account, you'll likely notice that all of the Disney family of channels are now gone. It actually happened, folks. YouTube TV and Google said that the service may lose...

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 3

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...

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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 17

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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