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Google Photos Could Soon Help You Find Pictures of Documents

Kellen April 19, 2021 2

There are countless ways to scan documents with your phone's camera, but unless you know those options, the easiest way is always going to be to just take a picture of them. Whether it's a receipt or tax doc or your insurance card, firing up your camera and...

Samsung Foldable Owners Treated to $75 Michelin Star Dessert

Tim April 19, 2021 7

If you own a Samsung foldable device, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Galaxy Z Flip, you may be aware that there's something called Galaxy Z Premier. This is a members only type of thing for Galaxy Z owners, allowing them to think they're real special for...

OnePlus Sends Out Android 11 Hotfix Update to OnePlus 7 and 7T

Kellen April 19, 2021 4

After finally releasing Android 11 on the OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, and 7T months late, OnePlus is now pushing a "hotfix" build that replaces the previous, bug-filled version. The update began rolling out over the weekend and will likely take several days to finish up...

Hey OnePlus 8, I’d Buy You in Green for $420

Kellen April 18, 2021 5

The OnePlus 8, last year's secondary high-end phone from OnePlus, is discounted again today, only this time at Woot. Instead of the $400 you might have paid earlier in the week, you'll now pay $419.99 if you are still interested. The sale this time is on the...

Verizon Galaxy S10 Lineup Receives April Security Patch, New Camera Features (Update: Moto Phones, Too)

Tim April 16, 2021 5

Verizon announced this week that the Galaxy S10 lineup is receiving the April security patch, as well as a few of the same camera features that rolled out to the Galaxy S20 devices recently. Those camera goodies include ultra wide lens support in Pro and Pro...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 59 Answers

Tim April 16, 2021 11

As always, we received a ton of great questions for Volume 59 of the DL Q&A Sessions, your chance to ask us whatever may be on your mind. We were asked about the iPhone 13 (future POTY), whether or not we're still enthused with Android, and also about our...

Samsung’s First Folding Tablet Coming Q1 2022 as Galaxy Z Fold Tab

Tim April 16, 2021 21

Samsung's first foldable tablet is reportedly scheduled for launch in Q1 of 2022, said to be called the Galaxy Z Fold Tab. There's not much known about this folding tablet yet, like specs or pricing, but the main takeaway is that it's a "tri-fold" design,...

TicWatch Pro 3, Current King of Wear OS, Gets a $45 Discount

Kellen April 16, 2021 6

There aren't many Wear OS watches you should consider buying in 2021. The list of acceptable options mostly includes watches with 1GB RAM at minimum that cost around $100 or watches running the Snapdragon Wear 4100. At the moment, the TicWatch Pro 3 is still...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 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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