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Here’s What Got Fixed in Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1

Tim March 3, 2021 7

Google released Developer Preview update 1.1 for Android 12 this morning, a "minor" update that brings a handful of fixes to eligible devices. To clarify, this isn't Developer Preview 2, it's merely a bug fixer update aimed to improve stability for developers...

Android 12 Developer Preview 1.1 Update is Here

Kellen March 3, 2021 9

Download Android 12 DP 1.1 update for your Pixel Google just dropped an update for the Android 12 Developer Preview 1. Available now as DP 1.1, Google says that this is a minor update to address a couple of fixes. There are fixes for intermittent WiFi...

Samsung Source Code Hints at Wear OS-Powered ‘Merlot’ Smartwatch

Tim March 3, 2021 9

Thanks to a lot of work from @MishaalRahman, digging through a pile of kernel source code, a hint has been discovered that appears to back up the biggest unconfirmed news in town: Samsung is making a Wear OS smartwatch. According to Mishaal's discovery, lines...

Google Says It Soon Won’t Track Your Browsing Anymore

Kellen March 3, 2021 12

No one likes to be tracked as they browse the internet. It's creepy, the ads are annoying, and our trust in the companies powering so many of our experiences has certainly diminished over the years because of it. As tech heads are beginning to realize that our...

Who Here Still Has a Grandfathered Verizon Unlimited Plan?

Tim March 2, 2021 142

We recently spoke about Verizon's original unlimited data plan during an episode of the Droid Life Show. We asked quickly if anyone was actually still using a grandfathered plan, but weren't expecting to have anyone say yes. To our amazement, there were a few...

Android Users Getting Twitter Spaces

Tim March 2, 2021 4

Twitter announced this morning that Android users will now find Spaces inside of their app, as the beta for the new feature continues to grow. If you didn't know, Spaces is an audio-only group session of sorts that allows people to join in on conversations. As...

Mobvoi Discounts TicWatch S2 ($135) and TicWatch E2 ($128)

Tim March 2, 2021 2

While we await more Wear OS devices running the new Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor, Mobvoi is discounting a few of its smartwatches this week. Starting today for a very limited time, you can get a TicWatch S2 for just $135 (33% off) and the TicWatch E2 for...

Google TV App May Soon Offer Remote Control Function

Tim March 2, 2021 10

Thanks to digging done inside of the latest Google TV app for Android, it appears work is being done to bring remote control functionality, allowing folks to finally leave that old Android TV Remote Control app in the past. Thank goodness. Discovered by the...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 10

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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