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Qualcomm Announced Its Snapdragon 8 Platform for All the Next Non-Google Phones

Kellen December 1, 2021 18

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Tech Summit is taking place this week in Hawaii and the company did as it always does at this event, it announced the new high-end chip for smartphones for the upcoming year. Please welcome in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. I'll keep this short,...

You Can Buy Verizon-Branded Bang & Olufsen Android TV Soundbars Now

Tim December 1, 2021 10

Verizon announced it is selling two new Android TV-powered sound bars, made in partnership with Bang & Olufsen. While we have to assume B&O handled all of the audio and production side of this, Verizon did feel it necessary to smack their logos on...

Samsung Intros $249 Galaxy A13 With 90Hz Display and Sub-6 5G

Tim December 1, 2021 5

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A13 5G this morning, and while we don't usually like to toss on the "5G" part of their naming scheme, we felt it important with this device. You see, the A13 5G is only $249, while still bringing some perfectly fine specs. For...

Google Gives Android Another 10 New Features We Can All Enjoy

Kellen December 1, 2021 4

To cap 2021, Google has announced another batch of software features that will come to most Android devices, from widgets to Google Assistant to Android for Cars, there is a lot to talk about. While you won't all get everything, because some of this stuff is...

Here’s a Peek at YouTube With a Material You Redesign

Tim November 30, 2021 5

Above in the header image, you're getting an early look at what the YouTube app may look like when/if it receives a Material You makeover. As we already know, Google has been busy pushing Material You updates to plenty of apps, but YouTube is one of its most...

Droid Life Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Tim November 30, 2021 9

The holiday shopping season in full swing right now and we're here to help you get some shopping done. If you have a tech lover in your life, we've compiled a list of sweet gift ideas that you can't go wrong with. Obviously, there are phones, but there's also...

Rocket League Sideswipe Arrives, Your Next Toilet Addiction

Tim November 30, 2021 3

I've always wanted to play Rocket League, but was intimidated by the learning curve. With Rocket League Sideswipe now live for Android users worldwide, I think my time has come. That's right, official Rocket League on mobile. Is this real life? According to...

Spotify Retires ‘Car View’ Feature

Tim November 29, 2021 6

Spotify confirmed to users recently that it has retired its Car View feature, first introduced back in 2019. Car View was a more minimal UI for those who were driving and also needing to access Spotify, and while we're curious, Spotify doesn't exactly state...

Buzzkill: Galaxy S26 Ultra Won’t Have Built-in Magnets

Tim February 5, 2026 6

Leading up to today, the general consensus was that the entire Galaxy S26 lineup would feature built-in magnets, bringing the...

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Google Shows Off Pixel 10a Because It’s Done With Leaks

Kellen February 4, 2026 6

The Pixel 10a will launch February 18, and that's official news from Google. As the leaks continue to pile up, Google has...

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2026 February Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen February 3, 2026 6

Google Pixel February 2026 update now available for download on the Pixel 7a up through the Pixel 10 series. The February...

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Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 6

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 6

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 6

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 6

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 6

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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 18

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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