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AT&T Has New Data-Only 5G Plans for Your Connected Devices

Tim May 4, 2021 4

Starting today, AT&T has updated DataConnect plans for those looking to connect their connected devices, such as laptops, tablets, or whatever else may need 5G mobile data while out and about. If you didn't already know, AT&T offered 15GB and 35GB...

You Have 1 Month Left of Free Google Photos Unlimited Backup

Kellen May 4, 2021 45

The final countdown for unlimited high quality storage backups to Google Photos has begun. In one month, all of the pictures and videos you upload will count towards your Google storage limit, so you are going to need to make some decisions. When first...

Samsung Galaxy S8 is Done Getting Updates

Kellen May 3, 2021 19

Like the Galaxy S7 a year ago, Samsung has pulled update support for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Both phones have been on a quarterly update schedule for the past 12 months or so, but at a solid 4 years old, Samsung is done providing support to this line. If...

T-Mobile Galaxy S10 Family Gets One UI 3.1, March Security Update

Tim May 3, 2021 3

Heads up, Galaxy S10 family owners on T-Mobile. This week, Samsung and T-Mobile are shipping out the March (not April) security patch plus a One 3.1 update to your devices. Yes, that means you Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e owners. Far as we can tell...

The Phones We’re Currently Using and Why

Tim May 3, 2021 105

We were emailed by a reader this week who asked us which phones we are currently using. On a recent episode of the Droid Life Show, I mentioned the fact that I had no idea what phone I'd use following my review of the OnePlus 9. Honestly, I'm not in love with...

Twitter Spaces Arrive If You are Cool Enough to Have Followers

Kellen May 3, 2021 2

Twitter is bringing Spaces to the masses today, because for some reason you are all very interested in hearing the world's garbage audio takes alongside all of the garbage Tweets in a virtual room with random people. This was previously only available to a...

May 2021 Android Security Update Now Available for Google Pixel Phones

Kellen May 3, 2021 18

The May Android security update has arrived for Pixel devices! As is the case each month, your Google Pixel phone will get an update over the next couple of days if it isn't available right away. Currently, we are seeing new 11.0.0 files for Pixel 5 (RQ2A....

Pixel 6 Could Get UWB For Cool Stuff

Kellen May 3, 2021 13

UWB is the cool technology of the moment it seems, and Google could be working to include it in its next phone, the Pixel 6. Not familiar with UWB? Well, I can tell you that it's not Verizon's stupidly named 5G UWB. The UWB in each does stand for ultra...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 13

A small fixer update is rolling out to Google Pixel devices, labeled as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1. It doesn't appear to be...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 13

Last minute shoppers, the greatest Pixel 10 Pro deal in history is here at the perfect time. You can take up to $400 off the...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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