Eric, Author at Droid Life

Verizon HTC One M7 Set to Receive Sense 6.0 Update This Week

Eric May 27, 2014 20

HTC might have moved on to this year's One (M8), and maybe even a more "Prime" device, but HTC still has promises to keep. In addition to pledging to update some of their older devices to Android 4.4 Kit Kat, it also said that Sense 6.0 was a priority as well....

From the Weekend: Google and Nest Reportedly Looking into Home Security with Dropcam

Eric May 27, 2014 16

Google's movement into smart home territory has caught many people's attention and with a new report, they might be looking to expand that reach even further. After a $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest, the smart thermostat company, reports are now coming out...

Leaked Image Hints Towards FitBit Force Relaunch Later This Year

Eric May 21, 2014 47

In January, reports started to surface suggesting that people who purchased the FitBit Force were having an allergic reaction to the material used in the band. Even though these reports only constituted 1.7% of the customer base, FitBit issued a recall for the...

Gold Galaxy S5 Coming to All Carriers May 30, Not Just T-Mobile

Eric May 21, 2014 34

Earlier today, Samsung put out a press release for all of the "tastemakers" out there. If you tastemakers were jealous that T-Mobile was the only one getting the Band-Aid Gold Galaxy S5, today is your lucky day. Samsung announced the new colorway will be...

Google Replaces Apple as World’s Most Valuable Brand in Latest Rankings

Eric May 21, 2014 42

This year's report of the 100 most valuable brands on the planet has a shake up on the top of the list. Apple's brand worth, according to the Millward Brown BrandZ report has fallen 20 percent from last year's ranking and allowed Google to step into the number...

Game of Thrones Muzei Add-on Lets You Choose a Side in the Battle for Westeros

Eric May 21, 2014 27

We are quickly nearing the end of the fourth season of Game of Thrones on HBO, so if you haven't already, it's time to pick a side. Whether it be House Targaryen, Lannister or Stark, you can now fly your favorite house's banner on your phone to show your...

Super Monkey Ball Franchise Coming to Android Later This Summer

Eric May 19, 2014 9

The long-standing gaming franchise, Super Monkey Ball, will be making its debut on Android this summer. SEGA announced today that Super Monkey Ball Bounce, the new title built for mobile, will be landing on Android phones and tablets in only a few weeks. Where...

T-Mobile and Walmart Team Up to Provide Affordable 4G Tablets

Eric May 19, 2014 19

When Android tablets first launched, we clamored for versions that did not require us to tie into expensive data plans. Most of us ended up choosing WiFi-only tablets because of the premium price tag attached to 4G or LTE-ready slates. Doug Chartier, senior VP...