Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Google Stops Selling the Pixel 3, RIP to That Awesomely Bad Notch

Kellen March 31, 2020

Google pulled its Pixel 3 listing on the Google Store last night, bringing an end to the life of a phone line that will likely be forgotten. Not that the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL were bad phones, they simply failed to succeed on the scale that Google needed them...

OnePlus Confirms Processor, RAM, and Storage Specs for OnePlus 8 Pro

Tim March 31, 2020

OnePlus loves a good tease, so it's no surprise that the company's CEO, Pete Lau, just confirmed a few specs for the upcoming OnePlus 8 devices. Over on the company's forum, Lau talks about the DNA of OnePlus, that not only being the "Never Settle" motto, but...

This Icon Pack is Hot: Minimal O

Tim March 30, 2020

Now seems like a good time to share a hot icon pack. I spotted it on Twitter, shared by one of our buddies from the PhoneBuzz Podcast. Somewhat off topic, but if you need yet another tech podcast to consume, I recommend it. Anyway, the icon pack is called...

Report: LG Ditching ‘G’ Branding, May Resurrect the ‘Chocolate’ (Update: Statement From LG)

Tim March 30, 2020

Here is a bit of news for you on a Monday as we all sit at home and ride out a global pandemic -- LG may be ditching the G series altogether. This information comes straight for South Korea, where statements from telecomm industry officials were taken after...

AT&T is Giving Customers 15GB of Extra Hotspot Data

Kellen March 30, 2020

After stepping up their prepaid plans to better serve everyone affected by the coronavirus pandemic, AT&T is now offering more data for its regular customers too. For those on unlimited data, you'll soon get more hotspot data to use for several weeks. This...

OnePlus 8 Pro May Offer 30X Digital Zoom, Sony’s New 48MP IMX689 Sensor

Tim March 30, 2020

As we officially creep closer to new devices from OnePlus, we're learning more about them from leaks on the web. According to the latest from Pricebaba, we're getting a good feel for what to expect from the OnePlus 8 Pro in the camera department. Detailed in...

OnePlus 8 Series Will be Announced on April 14

Kellen March 30, 2020

OnePlus confirmed this morning that the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will be announced on April 14 through an online launch event. After a steady stream of leaks and speculation over the past week, I'm all about making this stuff official. April 14 is the day!...

OnePlus 8 Leaks in 3 Fresh Colors and There’s a Lot to Like

Kellen March 29, 2020

OnePlus has been teasing an upcoming phone that we can only assume is within weeks of launching. I say that because the leaks, as beer, are now flowing like wine. After learning a number of details about the OnePlus 8 Pro last week, the OnePlus 8 is now almost...

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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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,...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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....

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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,...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More
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...

Read More