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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...

May 2020 Android Security Update Now Available for Pixel Devices

Kellen May 4, 2020

On Star Wars Day, why not have an update for your Google Pixel phone? That's happening, as the May Android security patch is now available from the Pixel 2 on up through the Pixel 4. We have both OTA and factory image files available and you can get updated...

Guys, Motorola’s $1,500 Razr Still Runs Android 9

Kellen May 4, 2020

In November of last year, the moment after Motorola announced its fancy foldable Razr phone, we pointed out numerous issues with the device that raised flags from our perspective. The dated processor, small battery, and Verizon exclusivity were some of the...

These Early Pixel 4a Camera Samples Look Solid

Tim May 4, 2020

We're expecting the Pixel 4a to hit the market at some point this month, but while we've been waiting, there has been no shortage of details hitting the web concerning Google's next affordable smartphone. Over the weekend, photo samples all the way from Cuba...

Galaxy S8 Drops From Monthly Security Patches to Quarterly

Kellen May 3, 2020

Right around the launch of the Galaxy S20, we pushed a touch of rare praise upon Samsung's update support for its Galaxy line of phones. While everyone's faux outrage was boiling over about the $1,000 S20 only seeing two years worth of Android version updates,...

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

Kellen January 21, 2026

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Samsung Makes New Bixby Official in One UI 8.5 With Perplexity AI

Kellen January 20, 2026

The betas of One UI 8.5, as well as supposedly leaked screenshots, showed a potentially renewed investment in Bixby from...

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How to Claim the $20 Verizon Outage Credit

Kellen January 15, 2026

Verizon announced today that it would give all of its customers a $20 credit after experiencing a 10-hour outage yesterday....

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 Just Released for Pixel Phones

Kellen January 14, 2026

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

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

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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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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