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GeForce NOW Hits iOS Via Safari Web Browser

Tim November 19, 2020

Android related? Naw. Cool news for anyone rocking an iPhone or iPad? Most definitely. NVIDIA announced this week that it is launching GeForce NOW via the Safari web browser on iPhone and iPad, which means AAA gaming will be in the hands of the elites in our...

DEAL: Samsung’s Best Phones are $250 Off Today (Updated: Better Deal)

Kellen November 19, 2020 6

UPDATE: An even better deal has surfaced over at Microsoft's eBay store where you can get up to $500 off. Today might be a great day to buy a new phone made by Samsung. Through a major deal over at Amazon, you can grab the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy...

DEAL: OnePlus 8T, OnePlus Buds Bundle for $629 on B&H Photo

Tim November 18, 2020 26

This is a good deal alert. I repeat, this is a good deal alert. For a very limited time, snag a OnePlus 8T (256GB + 12GB RAM variant) and OnePlus Buds bundle for just $629 from B&H Photo. If you were to buy this bundle from OnePlus, it'd run you $749. Read...

Thank You, Google, We Needed Another Messaging App

Kellen November 18, 2020 52

The big news out of Google today has to be their announcement of a new Google Pay experience that turns their payment platform into more than just a transactional space. Going forward, Google Pay will let you send and receive money, pay for goods in stores and...

Instagram, Facebook Messenger Get New Chat Features Like ‘Watch Together’ and ‘Vanish Mode’

Tim November 18, 2020 5

Facebook announced that new features for both Messenger and Instagram are now rolling out, some quicker than others. There are three new things to look for if you find yourself messaging friends inside of these apps often. The first is Watch Together, a...

Google Assistant Adds Family Notes to Smart Displays and a Ton More

Kellen November 18, 2020 10

Today is a big day for the Google Assistant, smart displays, and your family, assuming you have one of these devices in your home. Google is adding sticky notes to screens (Family Notes), more controls over Family Bells, new family activities, a way to check...

DEAL: It’s a Good Time to Upgrade the Office, EwinRacing Chairs 30% Off With Code

Tim November 18, 2020 7

EwinRacing, the fine people behind the chairs Kellen and I use everyday in our home offices (the same ones we've featured multiple times on the Droid Life Show), launched their Black Friday sale this week. Related: EwinRacing Gaming Chair Review! On the...

New Google Pay App is Here!

Kellen November 18, 2020 63

Google scheduled a time today to announce a new Google Pay app, but the company has already posted the new app to Google Play, revealing a ton of details early. This is the new Google Pay app! Looking at what's new, the first thing you need to know is that...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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 63

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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