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Just Ask Google to Find Voting Locations, Ballot Drop Boxes

Kellen October 16, 2020 1

The 2020 election is quickly approaching, so to help make sure everyone knows when and where they can vote, Google has added handy search tools to Google Search. By searching for things like "early voting locations" or "ballot drop boxes near me," Google will...

Now Available: Samsung Buds Live in Red, Galaxy Fit2, and Trio Wireless Charger

Tim October 16, 2020 3

There's a trio of new products from Samsung this week, all available up on the OEM's web store, which happens to include the all-new Wireless Charger Pad Trio device. Capable of charging three supported devices simultaneously, Samsung has been hyping this...

OnePlus 8T Review: Their Best Phone Yet

Kellen October 16, 2020 83

The OnePlus 8T arrives at a time where companies are taking steps back from $1,000+ phones and giving customers new options that aren't missing much in the $700 price range. This is an area of the market that OnePlus has long been a part of, only they didn't...

New Fossil Watch Hits FCC, Still Isn’t Gen 6

Kellen October 16, 2020 7

Alright, a bit of depressing news to share as it relates to the Fossil Gen 6 watch we keep hoping the fashion brand will release - we have a new "smartwatch" at the FCC, but it's not the one we want. To back up for a second, you may recall in September when we...

Podcast: Pixel 5! OnePlus 8T! LG Wing!

Kellen October 16, 2020 2

For this episode of the Droid Life Show, it's a device extravaganza of topics. We have the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G in house. We just published our OnePlus 8T review. There might be an LG Wing swiveling around somewhere. There are a lot of phones to tell you...

Cari Pei Exits OnePlus, Seeks Investors for New Hardware Venture (Updated)

Tim October 16, 2020 19

UPDATE: Yep, he left the company. You can read his farewell post over at the OnePlus forums. It's nearly launch day for OnePlus' next phone and Carl Pei is exiting the company he helped to co-found. Two sources have confirmed to TechCrunch that Pei is moving...

First Factory Images for Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G are Here

Kellen October 15, 2020 4

Now that Google's new phones are available, factory image and OTA files have been posted for them. If you need help recovering your Pixel 5 or Pixel 4a 5G after a little tinkering, Google is here for you. The first builds posted are RD1A.200810.020 for the...

Can’t Figure Out the Song Stuck in Your Head? Hum It to Google

Tim October 15, 2020 13

We already know that Google can recognize a song that's playing around you insanely well. The problem is, what if the song you want to identify is in your head and you can't recall the artist or song? In awesome news, Google has introduced the ability to hum,...

What’s New in Android 16 QPR3 Beta: At a Glance, Flashlight, Navigation Buttons, More

Kellen December 18, 2025 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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 13

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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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 13

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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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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