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Verizon Galaxy Note 10 Lineup Receiving Android 11 (One UI 3.0) Update (Updated)

Tim January 15, 2021 8

Verizon customers that own a Galaxy Note 10 device are beginning to receive the Android 11 update, leaving those with a Galaxy Z Fold 2 steaming mad. We're waiting, Samsung! Anyway, One UI 3.0, based on Android 11, is headed out for sure to the Galaxy Note 10+...

Podcast: The Galaxy S21 Kicks Off 2021

Kellen January 15, 2021

For this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're returning from a long and much-needed break to kickoff 2021 with the Galaxy S21. All three S21 models are now official, as are the Galaxy Buds Pro, and that leaves us with a lot to talk about. We'll also dive into...

Getting a Galaxy S21 at $700 Off From Samsung is Probably the Best Deal

Kellen January 15, 2021 31

With each new phone release, Samsung continues to offer the best deal out of the gate because of their instant discount trade-in program. That doesn't change with the Galaxy S21 launch, where you can get up to $700 off today if you pre-order. At $700 off, we'...

Samsung Sure Cut a Lot to Keep Prices Down on the Galaxy S21

Kellen January 15, 2021 53

To kickoff another new year, Samsung has once again unveiled its new Galaxy S phone series, this time as the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The phones all feature a bunch of next-gen features wrapped in unique designs that showcase their...

Galaxy Buds Pro Now Available for $200

Kellen January 15, 2021 17

The freshly announced Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro with their fancy ANC and studio sound quality and water resistance are now available for purchase. The Galaxy S21 line may not arrive for another few weeks, but the new Buds Pro are already here. Available for $199...

AT&T Launching 5G+ in US Airports, Tampa International is First

Tim January 14, 2021 2

AT&T is continuing its rollout of 5G+, but instead of some random city block, it's bringing it to select airport gates and terminals in the US. The first to get in on this speedy 5G+ action is Tampa International Airport, right in time for this year's...

Pixel 2 Owners See End of Original Quality Google Photos Perk, Pixel 3 has a Year

Kellen January 14, 2021 15

Unlimited original quality uploads to Google Photos was without a doubt one of the best perks of the early Pixel phones. The original Pixel had it, as did the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3. Unfortunately, we knew that perk wasn't a forever bonus and that it would...

Thursday Poll: Are You Buying a Galaxy S21?

Tim January 14, 2021 75

There's a handful of new devices available for pre-order from Samsung this morning, and the question is, are you picking one up? For options, there's the $799 Galaxy S21, $999 Galaxy S21+, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra at $1199. All three appear to be good devices,...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 75

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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 8

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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