Kellen, Author at Droid Life

I’ve Spent 5 Days With the Pixel 8a

Kellen May 13, 2024 8

Shortly after the Pixel 8a was announced, we looked through all of the comments that were made about the phone and noticed that most people said the same thing - the Pixel 8a seems nice, but the with its $499 price and all of the regular discounts Google is...

Wear OS to Get “School Time” Feature Letting You Limit Apps for Kids

Kellen May 9, 2024 2

As a parent of a 10-year old, I've considered whether or not it might be time to let my kid stay more connected than he currently is. While he's still too young for a phone, I do wonder if a smartwatch might be a way for me to monitor his whereabouts when at...

Buy a Galaxy Watch 6 and Samsung Will Give You a 2nd for Free

Kellen May 8, 2024 8

Buying a Galaxy Watch 6 is never a bad idea, since it's one of the best smartwatches on the planet. You really can't go wrong with Samsung's latest wearables because they offer all of the features you could need, from tracking health to swiftly running apps or...

Mobvoi’s New TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro Lasts a Long Time

Kellen May 8, 2024 6

Mobvoi announced a new version of its TicWatch Pro 5 line today called TicWatch 5 Pro Enduro. As the name suggests, this watch is about endurance or lasting a long time on a single charge. It's also being pitched as the ultimate adventure watch and workout...

May 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 7, 2024 24

Google released the May Android security update for Pixel phones today, on this first Tuesday of the month. This latest update for Pixel devices is expected to be minor, once again, because June will be the release of the next quarterly build and Feature Drop....

Pixel 8a Pre-Order Deals: $100 Gift Cards From Amazon, Best Buy

Kellen May 7, 2024 4

With the Pixel 8a going official and up for pre-order, it's time to be on the lookout for the best deals, as early launch times typically give us the best prices or bonuses. That appears to be the case for the Pixel 8a as long as you choose Best Buy or Amazon....

Google’s Pixel 8a is Official at $499 and With Promising Upgrades

Kellen May 7, 2024 10

The Google Pixel 8a is an official phone as of this morning, with pricing, specs, and features all now confirmed. For those who have been following the leaks and rumors of Google's new A-series phones over the past several months, you might know it all. For...

Pixel Tablet Official Without a Dock for $399

Kellen May 7, 2024 10

A couple of weeks ago, we were able to add a confirmation onto a story suggesting that Google would soon offer the Pixel Tablet as a stand-alone device, without the dock they initially sold it with. Today, Google made that news official. The Google Pixel...