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DEAL: Motorola Edge+ at $799 ($200 Off) Should Tempt Verizon Customers

Tim May 29, 2020 20

Motorola is hosting a sale on its new Edge+ smartphone, bringing its usual $999 price all the way down to $799. At that price, it's hard not to at least recommend this device to anyone on Verizon who wants to give Motorola a shot. Edge+ Review: Don't Ignore...

Podcast: The Pixel 4a We Wanted

Kellen May 29, 2020 1

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're recapping the latest in Pixel 4a news, including the supposedly canceled XL version. We also have pricing news and how Google plans to stand behind the Pixel line, at least for now. After all of the Pixel talk, we...

A Look at Google’s Supposedly Cancelled Pixel 4a XL

Tim May 28, 2020 25

You may have been thinking recently that it's somewhat odd that we've had a plethora of Pixel 4a leaks, while almost zero leaks concerning its larger sibling, the Pixel 4a XL. Unfortunately, it's been rumored for a bit now that we're only getting a single...

Google Maps Makes It Easier to Access, Share Location Plus Codes

Tim May 28, 2020 6

Google launched Plus Codes back in 2015, something I wasn't aware of. Plus Codes are digital addresses made from latitude and longitude coordinates, meaning every place in the world has its own unique code. This is ideal for those who are not in a location...

T-Mobile, Verizon Galaxy S9 and S9+ Models Receive May Security Patch

Tim May 28, 2020 1

T-Mobile and Verizon are shipping out the May security patch to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ this week. Once updated, the software version for the S9 is labeled as G960USQS7DTE1, while the S9+ is G965USQS7DTE1. Both the T-Mobile and Verizon version numbers are...

Samsung’s Next Galaxy Watch is Close as Two Models Stop by FCC (Updated)

Kellen May 28, 2020 41

Samsung already makes the best Android smartwatch you can buy today, and yet here they come with a new Galaxy Watch that will likely steal that crown. Two new Galaxy Watch variants stopped by the FCC today, revealing model numbers and some other details, like...

The Gardens Between Coming Later This Year to Google Play Pass

Tim May 28, 2020 1

The Gardens Between is coming to Google Play Pass in the US later this year, but for those outside the US, you can participate in a new open beta. The game is an adventure puzzler where the player manipulates time in an effort to help two best friends through...

Google Offering Free Nest Mini to YouTube Premium, Google Music Subscribers

Tim May 27, 2020 65

Well that's cool -- Google is providing free Nest Mini units to select subscribers of YouTube Music, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Music. Technically, if you subscribe to one of those, you subscribe to them all, so if you have an account for one of them you...

Pixel 10 Pro XL at $400 Off is Crazy Stuff

Kellen December 22, 2025 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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 65

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

Kellen May 6, 2025 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 20

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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