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Download Forza Street on Your Galaxy Device, Get a Free In-Game Mustang GT

Tim May 5, 2020

If you have a supported Samsung Galaxy device and want to get a bit of racing in, you can now download the new Forza Street game from the Galaxy Store instead of Google Play. After doing so you'll be able to claim a free bundle of goodies, which includes an in...

A Matte Grey Pixel 4 XL Looks Pretty Hot

Kellen May 5, 2020

Every year when Google releases a new Pixel phone, they tend to include the standard black and white options along with a 3rd, somewhat unique color that is only available in limited quantities. For the original Pixel and Pixel 2, there were blue models, the...

LG’s New ‘Velvet’ Hotness Spotted, Fondled In-Store

Tim May 5, 2020

LG is a funny company. It just released the V60 a month and some change ago, but it's as if that phone never happened, with all attention and effort going towards the new Velvet smartphone. Not that I blame them for this, since the Velvet is an infinitely more...

Samsung is Quick Once Again With May’s Android Security Patch

Kellen May 4, 2020

Samsung was on top of the May Android security update, just like it was for the past several months. At the end of last week, Samsung began pushing the new month's update to its unlocked Galaxy S20 units overseas and then finished up the weekend with the...

DEAL: AUKEY Hosts Deal on Wall Chargers, Portable Power Banks (Up to 45% Off)

Tim May 4, 2020

You never know when you'll need a new wall charger or portable power bank. Should you be in need at this very moment, AUKEY is hosting a deal for you on Amazon. The deal can save you up to 45% off a 60W wall charger, complete with six USB ports, bringing the...

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Receive Updates, Includes Camera and System Improvements

Tim May 4, 2020

Over the weekend, OnePlus sent out another update to both the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, with the changelogs for each device looking about the same. Read: OnePlus 8 Pro Review. For those updating, you'll find new version numbers -- 10.5.6.IN11AA on the 8 Pro...

Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 57 Answers

Tim May 4, 2020

Sorry for the wait, folks, but here's our answers to your questions for Volume 57 of the Droid Life Q&A Sessions. We received a lot of great questions, with many focused on how we're keeping ourselves sane during the stay-at-home order. Don't worry, we're...

This Screenshot is Probably From a Pixel 4a

Kellen May 4, 2020

Google's Rick Osterloh shared a new personal Fitbit goal of his today, where the soon-to-be-Google-owned fitness tracking service says he has now walked 7,900 miles, which is "akin to taking a journey through the center of the earth." While congrats are in...

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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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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