Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Google Assistant Driving Mode is Here!

Kellen November 17, 2020 12

Remember the Google Assistant driving mode that was introduced at Google I/O in 2019? Google is ready to rollout a preview of it to users in the US. Driving mode is here, guys! The new Assistant driving mode is still there to help you "get more done while...

Google Maps Adds New COVID Layer Features, Transit Crowdedness, Food Delivery Tracking

Kellen November 17, 2020 14

Google Maps is picking up several new features to help with one of the weirdest holidays seasons we'll likely ever experience. Google has plans to help you find even more info about COVID in your area, see how crowded your bus or train might be, and track all...

Yup, Nest is Struggling Right Now

Tim November 17, 2020 3

Thanks to readers and the company itself, we can confirm that Nest is struggling this morning. Typical Tuesday stuff, folks. Interrupted connection to the service appears to have begun at about 6AM, with home controls via the app and web not possible for some...

Citizen’s $395 Snapdragon Wear 3100-Powered CZ Smart Should be Avoided

Tim November 16, 2020 3

Citizen introduced a new Wear OS smartwatch this week called the CZ Smart, a $395 smartwatch that we think all potential buyers should avoid. Now, this is no knock on Citizen, but the main reason we urge folks to look elsewhere is due to the fact that this...

Not to be Outdone, Hulu + Live TV to Bump Price to $65/Month

Tim November 16, 2020 47

Not to be outdone by its competition, Hulu is reported to be raising its live TV offering, Hulu + Live TV, to a price of $65/month. That puts right in line with YouTube TV's monthly price. Reported to go into effect on December 18th, affecting both new and...

Verizon Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G Get November’s Android Update

Kellen November 16, 2020 12

At the beginning of the month, Google released the November Android security update as scheduled, but told us we'd have to wait another week for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G on Verizon to get it. It's actually been two weeks now, and both are finally seeing...

Google Black Friday Deals Include $50 Off Pixel 5, $150 Off Google Home Max

Tim November 16, 2020 33

We now know exactly what to expect from Google for this year's Black Friday festivities. If you're hoping to save money on phones, smart displays, and smart speakers, we have some great news for you. Once Black Friday rolls around, you can score an unlocked...

Google Starts Selling Chromecast Voice Remote for $20

Kellen November 16, 2020 13

Should you lose your slippery little, impossible to handle unless you have baby hands, Chromecast with Google TV remote, Google has replacements for you. Listed this morning, you can buy the new Voice Remote for Chromecast With Google TV (official name) for $...

Google Gave Your Gmail 3 Actually Useful Gemini Features for Free

Kellen January 8, 2026 13

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...

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

Kellen January 7, 2026 13

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

Read More
Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 13

Prepaid is something all of us should consider in this day. As traditional postpaid wireless unlimited plans only increase in...

Read More
Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 2, 2026 13

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...

Read More
Galaxy S26 Ultra Lookin’ Round and Wobbly

Kellen December 30, 2025 13

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

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

Tim December 29, 2025 13

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

Read More
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 13

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...

Read More
Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 13

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...

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 12

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

Read More
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 12

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 12

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...

Read More
Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 12

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

Read More
Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 12

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...

Read More
VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 12

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...

Read More
Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 12

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 12

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...

Read More