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Microsoft Surface Duo Gets July Security Patch, Still No Android 11

Tim July 26, 2021 2

Microsoft has announced a fresh update for the Surface Duo, and before you get your hopes up... No, it's not Android 11. Will Android 11 ever come? Eh, who knows? We're too busy focusing on Android 12's release next month, so apologies to those who are...

Motorola Edge 20 Pro is Missing Something

Kellen July 26, 2021 12

The abundance of recent leaks suggests that Motorola is close to announcing a new phone or two or three. At the end of last week, we got a look at the Motorola Edge 20, and today we're seeing a device being called the Motorola Edge 20 Pro. The images here were...

Both Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 to Feature IPX8 Water Resistance

Tim July 26, 2021 13

One of the pesky downsides to having a foldable Galaxy device from Samsung has been the lack of IP rating. Without one, every time you take the device from your pocket and place it in a position to potentially get wet (in the kitchen, bathroom, etc.), you're...

Android 12 Beta 3.1 Update is Here to Fix Bugs for Your Pixel

Kellen July 26, 2021 23

The Android 12 Beta 3.1 update arrived this morning to hopefully squash all sorts of bugs. While the Android 12 Beta 3 is without a doubt the most polished looking and feature rich of the builds to date, it is also the buggiest I've dealt with. The need for an...

If Real, This Surface Duo 2 Design is a Major Mistake

Kellen July 26, 2021 21

The original Microsoft Surface Duo didn't necessarily fail as a concept, it failed because Microsoft decided an ultra minimalist design was more important than proper smart technological functionality. The Surface Duo is actually a pretty good idea, the...

Now It’s Easy to See ‘What’s New’ on Spotify

Tim July 26, 2021 5

Spotify announced this morning a new way to discover the latest releases on the streaming service. Soon, you'll notice a fancy new bell icon in the top right of the Spotify home page. When tapped, that bell will take you to the all-new What's New feed,...

Here’s the Motorola Edge 20

Tim July 23, 2021 18

We learned about an upcoming Motorola Edge device about a month ago, and now, we're hearing and seeing much more concerning the upcoming Motorola Edge 20. While the name is slightly confusing, since the year is now 2021, we're just gonna go with it. Thanks to...

Podcast: Samsung is Foldin’ in the Now

Kellen July 23, 2021 2

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping the hotness from the past few days in Android, so that means a preview of sorts of Samsung's next Unpacked event and all of its devices. We'll also find time to talk Android 12 Beta 3, OnePlus'...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 2

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026 2

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 2

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026 2

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 2

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 2

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 2

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 2

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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