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How to Transfer Google Play Music Library to YouTube Music

Kellen May 16, 2020 2

The time has almost come for you to be able to transfer your Google Play Music library over to YouTube Music. It might have taken Google an extra year+ to get to this point, but we made it. In order to be able to move your songs, albums, playlists, purchases,...

Samsung Offers Up to $350 Off Galaxy S20 for Old Phones With Cracked Screens

Kellen May 16, 2020

Samsung needs to sell some of its Galaxy S20 line after a rough start to the new phone's life. They've tried promos where they give you massive $700 trade-in discounts and also as a futureproof deal that could get you 50% back down the road. In their latest...

Podcast: Pixel 4 a Sad Story

Kellen May 15, 2020

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we are taking our first look at Motorola's new $1,000 Edge+ phone. It's now available at Verizon, our unboxing is up, and we have first impressions to share. Other topics we'll dive into include the Pixel 4 backstory,...

Google’s Worse Purchase: Motorola Mobility or HTC’s Pixel Team?

Tim May 15, 2020

Google is a company that makes a lot of purchases. In the smartphone world, though, the company is known for two major purchases, those being the purchase of Motorola Mobility in 2011 for $12.5 billion and HTC's Pixel team in 2017 to the tune of $1.1 billion....

Reported Microsoft Surface Duo Specs Sound Not-So-Awesome

Kellen May 15, 2020

Microsoft's one more thing moment from last October's Surface event, where they first showed off the Surface Duo, was a big deal in a number of ways. It meant a return to competing in the phone world for Microsoft, but it also was Microsoft adopting Android...

Google Pixel 4a Rumor Puts 128GB Model at $349

Kellen May 14, 2020

What would be a good way for Google to finally drop the Pixel 4a on us and steal back some of the spotlight from Apple's new iPhone SE? Pricing below the SE and going nuts on the storage might help. According to a rumor from 9to5Google, Google may do both of...

Motorola Edge+ Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 14, 2020

Our Motorola Edge+ is here! As we now start to prepare for a fun little review of Motorola's first flagship phone in a couple of years, we thought we would share this unboxing of the Edge+, where we not only show you what's in the box but also take a quick...

Facebook’s Messenger Rooms Now Available on Desktop, Mobile

Tim May 14, 2020

Announced by Facebook in late April, Messenger Rooms is now available for desktop and mobile users. With Messenger Rooms, you can host up to 50 people in the same room with no time limit, plus users don't even need a Facebook account to join a room. From your...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 Released for Pixel Phones!

Tim December 23, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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 2

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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