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RIP, Daydream VR App Support

Tim October 2, 2020 11

Software support has officially ended for Google's Daydream VR platform. Moving forward, users will still be able to access the service, but the app won't receive any more updates. The end has come. Here's what Google wrote. Daydream App support ending with...

Google TV Branding Rolling Out to Replace Play Movies & TV

Tim October 2, 2020 10

This week in Google Play, you'll notice that the Google Play Movies & TV icon and branding is being replaced by Google TV and its accompanying app icon. RIP, Play Movies & TV. Read: Here's our Google TV breakdown. This move was bound to happen, as the...

Motorola Razr Launches Today and Some are Getting $400 Off Codes

Kellen October 2, 2020 19

The newest Motorola Razr foldable hit virtual store shelves this morning with a launch day promo that shaves $200 off its normal $1400 price, dropping it to $1200. For some lucky folks, there's another deal hitting inbox that drops that price further. I'm not...

Podcast: You Buying a Pixel 5?

Kellen October 2, 2020 14

For this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping Google's "Launch Night In" event, where the company announced the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, Nest Audio, and Chromecast with Google TV. Are we buying them all? None? Some? If we have time, we'll try to...

Many Verizon Device Receiving Updates, Including Galaxy Note 20 Lineup

Tim October 1, 2020 8

It's updates galore over at Verizon again. This week, we have updates for the Motorola Razr, Galaxy S20 lineup, as well as the Galaxy Note 20 lineup. It appears most devices are receiving the September security patch, with exception to the Motorola Razr. It's...

Try YouTube TV for One Month and Get a Free Chromecast With Google TV!

Tim October 1, 2020 17

Google literally announced the Chromecast with Google TV dongle this week, and already, they're bundling it as a free gift to those who sign up for just a single month of YouTube TV. This means you'll ultimately be paying $65 for the $50 device, but you're...

Verizon Up 50% Off Accessory Deal Gets You Galaxy Buds Live for $85

Kellen October 1, 2020 12

Should you happen to be a part of the Verizon Up program, a deal this month gets you 50% off select accessories. I didn't spend a ton of time checking each participating accessory, because Verizon's website is absolute trash, but a really good deal is 50% off...

For Your Wellbeing, Google Makes It Easier to Tell If Your Selfie Uses a Filter

Tim October 1, 2020 10

Whether you knew this or not, Google claims that many cameras are secretly applying filters to your selfies, making you prettier than you actually are. I always thought that might be a good thing, but according to recent research done, it's bad for our...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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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Verizon’s Best Prepaid Plan

Kellen January 6, 2026 10

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

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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 11

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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