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November 2020 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 2, 2020 57

The November 2020 Android security update has arrived, bringing with it the first monthly updates for the newly released Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. We’re also looking at new updates for the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3 lines. If you own any of these...

OnePlus Buds Z Now Available for $49.99

Kellen November 2, 2020 7

The newest pair of true wireless earbuds from OnePlus is now available. The OnePlus Buds Z can be had for just $49.99 through the OnePlus store. Offering a bass boost, up to 20 hours of total usage, quick charging through its case for instant use after...

China Gets Exclusive OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition

Tim November 2, 2020 12

OnePlus unveiled its limited edition OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 phone early this morning, noting that those of us in the US won't have any chance to purchase it, given its exclusive label for the Chinese market. Is this some bullsh*t? Oh, most certainly. The...

OnePlus 8T Gets a Fresh Update That Improves a Ton of Stuff

Kellen October 30, 2020 3

The OnePlus 8T has been available for a week and its first update is here. The update might not include a bunch of new features, but it addresses several bugs that needed to disappear quickly. The update arrives as build 11.0.2.3 for all models and tries to...

DEAL: Sony WF-1000XM3 Earbuds Down to Lowest Price Yet of $168 ($62 Off)

Tim October 30, 2020 4

You can currently pick up Sony's WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds at their lowest price yet, down to $168 on Amazon. That's $62 off the usual $230 price. If you're unfamiliar with this set of earbuds, note that people who own them seem to really love them. They...

Samsung One UI 3 May Arrive Sooner Than Expected

Tim October 30, 2020 11

In early October, it was reported that we can expect Samsung's One UI 3.0 update, based on Android 11, to begin rolling out sometime after November. Thanks to a few iterations of Samsung's One UI landing page, we're learning new information, and hopefully, it...

Samsung Galaxy Store Gets Big Refresh, Focuses Heavily on Gaming

Tim October 30, 2020 1

Samsung has launched a refreshed version of its Galaxy Store, which is an important entity for the company, seeing as how it's currently the only mobile app store in the US where you can download Fortnite. Because of that, and the fact that select Samsung...

Podcast: Pixel 5, We Cool or Nah? (Updated: Cancelled)

Kellen October 30, 2020 7

UPDATE: Technical difficulties with YouTube once again, so we scrapped this week's show. Apologies everyone, we'll make it up to you. On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping our reviews of the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, letting you know if these...

Google Decides That Google Assistant Can Stick Around a Bit Longer, Pushes Gemini Switch to 2026

Kellen December 19, 2025 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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 7

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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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 7

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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 57

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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