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ZTE Axon 20 to Feature World’s First Under-Display Front Camera

Tim August 17, 2020 12

ZTE is set to unveil the Axon 20 5G on September 1, the world's first phone with an under-display camera. We all knew this day would eventually come, we just weren't sure from which OEM. Unfortunately, it's a company that has a hard time selling phones in the...

Facebook Begins Swapping Instagram’s DM Service for Messenger

Tim August 17, 2020 19

As if we all needed to constantly be reminded, Facebook owns Instagram. To further get the point across, Facebook is beginning to tie its Messenger service directly into Instagram, swapping out the photo sharing network's native DM service. Somehow spotted by...

Verizon’s New Mix & Match Unlimited Plans Start at $35/Month, Include Disney+ Subscription

Tim August 17, 2020 105

Verizon introduced a new whole new lineup of unlimited plans this morning, calling them the Mix & Match unlimited plans. For those who like what they hear, they will be available starting August 20. Basically, these plans appear to be great for those...

Google Pixel 4a Review: That Price is Nice

Kellen August 17, 2020 63

As phone prices have increased dramatically in recent years, lowering expectations some to find a phone that still ticks enough boxes, yet does so at a more appetizing price has become more common. It's not that the $1,000+ phones aren't any good or are...

Report: Google to Replace Duo With Google Meet

Tim August 15, 2020 54

According to a source of 9to5Google, Google's eventual plan, potentially a couple of years down the road, is to eliminate Duo and push Google Meet as its primary video calling app. It seems that the primary goal for Google is to incorporate the important...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 58 Answers

Tim August 14, 2020 2

We've gathered questions from this week's Volume 58 of the DL Q&A Session, and as we always do, we have answers for you! This week, people wanted to know about Google's rumored in-house SoC, the NBA bubble, the worst piece of tech we own but can't get rid...

Fortnite Creator Claims Google Forced OnePlus to Renege on Launcher Deal

Tim August 14, 2020 23

More details about the battle royale between Fortnite creator Epic Games and Google are surfacing, following yesterday's news that Apple and Google have pulled the game from their respective game stores due to Epic implementing a bypass of those stores'...

Verizon Galaxy S10, Note 10 Grab August Security Patch

Kellen August 14, 2020 6

It's Friday! We've got fresh updates for Samsung phones! Verizon (AT&T too) is pushing out new software to two Samsung phone lines from last year, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10. We have updates for the S10, S10+, S10e, Note 10, and Note 10+. Neither of...

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

Kellen December 19, 2025 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 6

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 12

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 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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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