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DEAL: AUKEY Hosts Solid Savings on Wall Chargers, Portable Chargers on Amazon (Up to 42% Off)

Tim November 20, 2020 1

Need a little stocking stuffer for yourself? AUKEY's got you. Over on Amazon, there are big savings on both portable chargers and wall chargers, both of which are nice to have in this world of smartphone mania. The highlights of this sale include a 30,000mAh...

DEAL: Sign Up for Google Fi, Get Pixel 4a 5G for $299 ($200 Off)

Tim November 20, 2020 8

For a limited time, new customers to Google Fi can get a Pixel 4a 5G for the price of $299 ($12.46/mo). This is Google's way of incentivizing folks to come try out the service, which has been doing just fine over the past few years. Related: Pixel 4a 5G Review...

Podcast: Google Photos Made You Mad

Kellen November 20, 2020 1

For this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're returning after a short break to dive into the drama over Google Photos and unlimited backups, which phones we're using now that we've reviewed just about everything for the year, and what's up with the new Google...

lol, Razer Phone 2 Gets an Update. No, It’s Not Android 10

Tim November 19, 2020 12

Razer seems content on not giving Razer Phone 2 owners what they deserve, and instead, juking them so hard they're now huddled together on reddit, excited for the release of basic security patches. Kinda depressing. Razer Phone owners, you seriously deserve...

Pre-Order Cyberpunk 2077 on Stadia, Get Free $99 Premiere Bundle

Tim November 19, 2020 11

Stadia announced this week that should you pre-order 2020's most anticipated gaming title, Cyberpunk 2077, you'll be gifted a free $99 Stadia Premiere Edition. They're really handing these things out lately! The way it works is easy. Go here, order game, and...

DEAL: Fossil Gen 5E Drops to $169, Skagen Falster 3 to $189

Kellen November 19, 2020

Need a spicy little deal on a smartwatch today? Amazon has a bunch of Fossil Wear OS watches on sale, including some from their partner brands like Skagen. The brand new Fossil Gen 5E in a variety of colors and straps is down to $169 ($80 off) and the Skagen...

T-Mobile Offering Free Pixel 4a 5G, $99 Galaxy S20 FE This Holiday Season

Tim November 19, 2020 12

T-Mobile announced its holiday intentions this week, highlighting a free Pixel 4a 5G and a $99 Galaxy S20 FE. So long as you don't mind jumping through a few hoops, those prices are solid. For the free Pixel 4a 5G, the same device we positively reviewed, you'...

Whoa, Deal: Galaxy S20+, S20 Ultra are $500 Off From Microsoft

Kellen November 19, 2020 9

OK, I know that I just told you about a deal on Samsung's best phones that shaved $250 off each of their prices. I need to apologize because Microsoft has the entire Galaxy S20 line at an even bigger discount. How does up-to $500 off sound? If you head over to...

How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026 9

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 9

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 for all of its still-supported Pixel phones, tablets, and foldables. After...

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Google Just Gave Gemini “Personal Intelligence”

Kellen January 14, 2026 9

Google's Gemini now has Personal Intelligence and can reason across your data, assuming you give it access. For AI as an...

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2026 January Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Kellen January 12, 2026 9

We've entered 2026 and the first Google Pixel update of the year is here. For those with a still-supported Pixel phone or...

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Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 9

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's...

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Galaxy S25 Sales Going Up When It Should Be Going Down

Tim January 12, 2026 9

There's something funky going on with Samsung's Galaxy S25 series sales numbers. As one might imagine, after the first few...

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Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 9

Not that any of us expected Google to dial back on the Gemini push as we enter 2026, but I'm also not sure I anticipated them...

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T-Mobile’s New “Better Value” Has Lots of Data and a 3-Line Requirement

Kellen January 7, 2026 9

T-Mobile announced its new Better Value plan with all of the data, included streaming perks, and a 3-line requirement. T-...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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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