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Anker’s Slim 65W USB-C Charger Fits Anywhere, Charges Everything Fast for $30 Today

Kellen February 1, 2021 6

Having a slim charger that can do it all is one of those goals you should set if you haven't met it yet. I can't tell you how handy it has been to have a charger in my kitchen that can fast charge my phone and also handle powering up my laptop when necessary....

Galaxy S21 Pre-Orders are Done But You Can Still Get $700 Off, Extra Freebies

Kellen January 29, 2021 6

We might have reached launch day for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, but the deals are still flowing. Samsung, bless their hearts, will give you an instant $700 off if you have a decent phone to trade-in. On top of that, they are tossing in up to $...

Samsung’s One UI 3.1 Kinda Hides Google Device Controls

Tim January 29, 2021 6

When using a Pixel device with Android 11, users can access Google's device controls, such as controls for Nest thermostat or Nest video doorbells, directly from the power menu. What Samsung Galaxy owners are realizing, now that their devices are being updated...

Podcast: We Have the Galaxy S21

Kellen January 29, 2021 6

For this episode of the Droid Life Show, there's really only one thing to talk about - the fact that we have a Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S21. The phones are finally in the house, we've spent a couple of days with them, and we get to share our initial...

Amazon Luna Now Supports More Android Devices

Tim January 28, 2021 6

Do you play on Amazon Luna or have you been waiting to try the service out? Amazon announced today that it has added more Android devices to its supported devices list, which is so cool. The newly supported devices are the Pixel 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL, as well as...

Robinhood App Rating Drops to 1-Star After Restricting GameStop, AMC (Updated)

Kellen January 28, 2021 6

Oh it's going to be one of those weird days, folks, be ready. Robinhood, the stock app that wanted to "democratize finance for all," sure stepped away from that message this morning when they stopped all of its users from being able to buy stocks from GameStop...

YouTube is Getting Clips Like Twitch Has

Kellen January 28, 2021 6

One of the best parts about watching a stream on Twitch is the ability you have to click the "Clip" button after a funny moment and then quickly share it. It's one of those features that makes so much sense for a world obsessed with finding the next viral...

Updated Google Play UI Ditches Hamburger Menu

Tim January 28, 2021 6

I opened up Google Play this morning and was greeted by a UI I'm not familiar with. It's build version 23.7.11-21 (same build as others, but with this server side change), and honestly, I'm pretty torn about it. The previous build I was on still had the...

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 7

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will...

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 9

The Galaxy S26 Ultra should arrive in the coming weeks, assuming Samsung sticks to a familiar timeline. It has launched...

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Current Galaxy Z TriFold Pricing Has Samsung Losing Money With Each Sale

Tim December 29, 2025 9

A report out of South Korea is painting a suboptimal picture for Samsung and its current nice guy pricing of the Galaxy Z...

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 3

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 2

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 3

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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Pixel Watch 4 Gets $100 Discount to End the Year

Kellen December 31, 2025 6

Grabbing a Pixel Watch 4 to end 2025 is a thing you can do at its biggest discount to date. The LTE models are all $100 off,...

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Samsung Likes Taking $250 Off Its Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 30, 2025 6

Starting off a new year with a new phone sounds like a pretty fun idea to me. As someone who switches phones every month or...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra at $399 Still Available ($250 Off)

Tim December 26, 2025 6

For those with an aging Galaxy timepiece on the wrist, now is a good time to consider an upgrade. Samsung is offering very...

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Samsung Takes $1000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7, Provides Free Storage Upgrade

Tim December 24, 2025 6

The holidays are a great time spoil others, but maybe it's time you were just a tad bit selfish and thought about your own...

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There’s a Way to Get $700 Off a Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

While we typically recommend buying phones unlocked and without a contract that ties you to a carrier, there are some...

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This Pixel Watch 4 at $150 Off is Almost Gone

Kellen December 22, 2025 6

When the Pixel Watch 4 first released, it sure looked like a device that might not have been a major upgrade over the Pixel...

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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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This Galaxy Watch Ultra Kicked to 50% Off

Kellen December 19, 2025 6

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is not an inexpensive watch on most days. $650 for a smartwatch will never be an easy amount to...

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