Kyle, Author at Droid Life

Google Now Bill Reminders Rolling Out This Week

Kyle May 16, 2014 23

Yes, Virginia, there is a an omnibenevolent computer intelligence which grants us mere mortals the gift of autonomous reminders when we need them the most. It's called Google Now, and it's getting even better starting this week with bill pay reminders. As ...

Yahoo Updates Mail App With New UI, News, and Yahoo Today Feature

Kyle May 16, 2014 23

Who ever thought Yahoo would be a company to make waves on Android? In a few short months, the company has acquired the contextually-aware Aviate launcher, launched the ambitious new Yahoo Screen, and released Yahoo News Digest. Talk about ambitious. But Yahoo...

Red HTC One (M8) Official in Taiwan, Blue in the UK

Kyle May 16, 2014 7

Tired of the HTC One (M8)'s Gunmetal Grey, Glacial Silver, and Amber Gold color schemes? The wait for new options may finally be over, depending on where you live. After a seemingly endless number of leaks, HTC confirmed what we already knew, that the rumored...

ZTE Announces Budget-friendly Concord II, Bound for T-Mobile and Metro PCS

Kyle May 14, 2014 18

Need proof that the mid-range smartphone market is booming? If Motorola's announcement wasn't evidence enough, ZTE's new Concord II handset might convince you. The Concord II's specifications are anything but impressive, but that is not very surprising for a...

Samsung Galaxy Gear Tizen Update Leaks, Previewed in Video

Kyle May 14, 2014 27

Samsung maintained back in May that it would continue to support the Galaxy Gear, most notably with an update from an Android-based OS to a Tizen-based OS. If leaked firmware obtained by SamMobile is any indication, it seems like the company is nearly ready to...

Cider Compatibility Layer Allows Android to Run iOS Apps

Kyle May 14, 2014 62

Ever see a killer iOS app that you wish was on Android? Although the Play Store has essentially reached parity with the App Store when it comes to top apps, iOS is still the undisputed champion for music creation and drawing tools. But don't run out to buy an...

References to Nexus 8 and Nexus 6 Spotted in Chromium Code

Kyle May 13, 2014 80

Google is widely expected to unveil an 8.9-inch tablet and new Nexus smartphone this year, but the official names of the products currently remain a mystery. References in the Chromium Review Code, uncovered by Smart Droid, suggest that the tablet will be...

LG Announces Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones Availability, Pricing

Kyle May 13, 2014 26

If you have not yet noticed, wearables are the "next big thing." That is why companies like Motorola, Sony, and Samsung will be vying for your wrist this summer with a virtual onslaught of new athletic bands and smartwatches. One of the first companies out of...