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Thanks to Ads, Google May Soon Make Hundreds of Movies Free to Watch

Tim March 25, 2020

Ads can suck. On the other hand, in some cases, they can be cool. Take for example the latest development inside of the Play Movies app, and by inside, I mean hidden within APK code that was sniffed out by the good people over at XDA. According to a recent...

Stadia Pro Users Getting Three More Free Games for April, Includes Serious Sam Collection

Tim March 25, 2020

Stadia Pro users are being gifted another three games for the month of April, which is great for anyone stuck inside and still subscribed to Google's cloud-based gaming service. The first game is Spitlings, a fast and fun arcade game you can play with four...

Verizon Should Have Given You 15GB of Extra Data Today

Kellen March 25, 2020

Since it's now March 25, you should have received a data bonus today from Verizon. From today through April 30, Big Red is offering up an extra 15GB of data to use across nearly all of their plans. We told you about this move a couple of days ago, but there...

Totallee Makes the Best Minimal Cases for the Galaxy S20 Lineup

Tim March 25, 2020

After my Galaxy S20 Ultra review, I didn't stop using the device. It's my daily driver and I'm proud of that. To ensure I keep my device safe from little drops and scratches, I have been using a thin, minimal case from Totallee. We've covered their goods in...

Stuck at Home Review: EwinRacing Champion Series Gaming Chair

Tim March 25, 2020

Like many of you, I am stuck at home, riding out this damned COVID-19 pandemic. To pass the time, I noticed I've been spending a lot more time on my rump in the home office, whether it be writing things for Droid Life or extended sessions of Call of Duty:...

Amazon Gives You $3 If You Order With No-Rush Shipping

Kellen March 25, 2020

Amazon is doing their best to prioritize orders for people with urgent needs, yet I'd imagine you still think your Prime orders should arrive in a day or two max. I get that you are accustomed to that speed, but folks, this isn't the time for you to 1-day rush...

Google Podcasts Gets Redesign For Easier Discovery

Kellen March 25, 2020

Google Podcasts continues to improve beyond just the shell of an app it once launched as. This week, Google is rolling out a full redesign to Android, launching on iOS, and adding support for subscriptions in the Podcasts web portal. It's a big week! The big...

Grab Samsung’s 45W Fast Charger for Your Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note 10+ for $35 ($15 Off)

Kellen March 24, 2020

Samsung has a 45W Super Fast Charger that most of you don't own because it's a separate (expensive) purchase and only works with a couple of phones. It's on sale at the moment, though, so if you own one of those phones, it's time to buy. Owners of the Galaxy...

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

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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