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DEAL: Galaxy Buds Live are $135 ($35 Off) in Super Limited Deal

Kellen September 26, 2020 6

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are a part of a limited time deal today that shaves $35 off their usual $169.99 price. Since these are only a few weeks old and this price brings them down under the price of the Buds+, I'm thinking this is a great time to grab a...

Google Messages Plans Clean-Up of All Those Passcodes Filling Your Inbox

Kellen September 26, 2020 24

Having some level of additional security on the dozens of online accounts we access throughout a day or week or month is so important. It feels at times like our data is never safe, but requiring a passcode or something similar to login to your bank or email...

DEAL: New TicWatch Pro 3 Gets a $45 Off Discount With Fan Code

Kellen September 25, 2020 4

Mobvoi's new TicWatch Pro 3, the only Wear OS watch anyone should consider buying at this point, was only released yesterday and yet you can already get it at a sizable discount. Using a special code for Mobvoi fans, you can drop $45 off its $300 price. If you...

YouTube on Android TV Getting Minor UI Tweak

Tim September 25, 2020 3

Is it just me or is the YouTube app on Android TV totally whack? The menu on the left is oddly organized, like, why are my subscriptions all of the way near the bottom? Also, when you tap on a recommended video from the Android TV home screen, it just opens...

Buncha Verizon, AT&T Galaxy Devices Pick Up September Security Patch

Tim September 25, 2020 11

Many updates are rolling out to Samsung Galaxy owners this week. On AT&T, the entire Galaxy S10 family and Note 10 lineup is receiving the September security patch, plus the Galaxy Fold is also picking up the update. Over on Verizon, the Galaxy S10 lineup...

Reminder: Free Calls on Google Meet Will Soon be Limited to 60 Minutes

Tim September 25, 2020 10

Back in April, Google announced that free calls on Google Meet would have no time limit. This was great for everyone, with the COVID-19 shutdowns sweeping the nation. However, at that time, Google mentioned that after September 30, a time limit would be...

Podcast: We ❤️ Z Fold 2, and Hi Pixel 5!

Kellen September 25, 2020 2

For this episode of the Droid Life Show, we have a ton of stuff to cover, most notably our love for the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Both Tim and I have been living with Samsung's new $2,000 foldable for the past week and can't seem to put it down. Let's talk about it! Oh...

Chromecast With Google TV UI Detailed in Video, Looks Absolutely Sick

Tim September 25, 2020 31

We've seen everything from renders and photos to retail packaging. Now, we goes eyes-on with the new UI that Google is shipping with the upcoming Chromecast with Google TV dongle, and honestly, it looks super slick. Thanks to a user on reddit who was able to...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025 31

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...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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 31

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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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