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Pixel 6 Spotted With Same GPU as Exynos-Powered Galaxy S21

Tim May 26, 2021 45

A key storyline around Pixel 6 is Whitechapel, Google's in-house silicon expected to launch inside of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. There's still a lot of unknowns concerning that chip, but we're now learning, thanks to Google's Issue Tracker website, which GPU...

There’s a New 5G Report Card, Each US Carrier Gets a Trophy

Tim May 26, 2021 17

There's a new 5G report card from RootMetrics this week, with the data-minded folks accumulating speed and reliability numbers from across the country, then compiling them into multiple easily digestible graphs. If you're shopping for a carrier and want to...

Philo Joins the Party, Raises Streaming Prices

Kellen May 26, 2021 15

Philo, the ultra-slim streaming TV service that has held a $20 price point for longer than anyone could have predicted, finally joined the price increase party this week. After emailing whenever each competing service announced price increases over the past...

DEAL: Pixel Buds Down to Only $129 Again ($50 Off!)

Tim May 25, 2021 5

Google's wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds, are back on sale at $50 off. That discount brings the price down to $129, a price we've seen for these buds from time to time, and honestly, that is not too bad at all. While Pixel Buds got off to what some may call a...

Pixel 3 Again at $160 is Lookin’ at You

Kellen May 25, 2021 4

I don't know where all these retailers keep finding brand new Pixel 3 phones after all these years, but they keep listing them at incredible prices. For the third time in a month or so you can grab one for well under $200. B&H Photo is currently running a...

Totallee Hosting Memorial Day Sale, Takes 50% Off Our Favorite Phone Cases

Tim May 25, 2021 2

Totallee, a maker of very thin phone cases that we here at Droid Life appreciate from time to time, are hosting a sweet little Memorial Day sale. When you use the accompanying coupon code, you'll take 50% off whatever product you may want. They have iPhone...

You’ll Soon Power Your Android Phone Off With Google Assistant

Tim May 25, 2021 26

It appears that Google will soon allow Assistant to turn off your Android 12-powered smartphone. This move makes plenty sense when you consider that Google baked in the ability to access Assistant via your device's power button when running Android 12. Since...

Your Google Nest Hub is Getting a New Operating System

Kellen May 25, 2021 8

For years, Google has been working on a new and experimental operating system called Fuchsia that we first started talking about some time in 2017. At one point, it seemed like this could be the future of all things Google, but in recent years has seen its...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 8

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 8

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 8

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 8

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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 45

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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