Kyle, Author at Droid Life

Cast Extension for Chrome Gets a Public Beta, Test Out New Features Before Their Stable Release

Kyle February 21, 2014 11

While Chromecast is great for casting YouTube and Netflix to your television, some forget it’s also a very capable mirroring device; any PC user running the Cast extension for Chrome can beam their screen to the streaming stick. Unfortunately for a few folks,...

Thanks to New Bug, YouTube Playlists Tab Has Disappeared on iOS and Android App (Updated)

Kyle February 21, 2014 22

Sometimes, new functionality brings new issues. Such seems to be the case with saved playlists in the YouTube app for iOS and Android, which have disappeared for a number of users. The problem, which we at Droid Life can independently confirm, is that the...

Huawei Smartwatch Reportedly Pictured, Looks Unquestionably Dated

Kyle February 21, 2014 36

When analysts claimed 2014 would be the year of wearable technology, they weren’t kidding. The evident consumer demand for smartwatches and fitness bands has attracted an increasing number of companies hoping to cash in on the craze. Many, like Pebble and...

Amazon Coins Now Supported on Android in the US, UK, and Germany

Kyle February 19, 2014 8

You've heard of Bitcoins and Dogecoins, but have you ever heard of Amazon Coins? It's hard to blame anyone for forgetting about their release last year, especially considering the digital currency's use was initially restricted to Kindle Fire devices. Starting...

Galaxy S5 Camera Details Leak – 16 MP, Capacitive Button, and 3D Tour Shot

Kyle February 19, 2014 78

As we approach Samsung’s Unpacked event, it seems the veritable floodgate of rumors has opened. The newest area of interest is the Galaxy S5’s camera, which reportedly represents a big improvement over the smartphone’s predecessor. According to SamMobile, the...

Bloomberg: Galaxy S5 Will Feature “Larger” and “Sharper” Display

Kyle February 18, 2014 57

Another day, another incredibly unspecific article about the supposed specs of the Galaxy S5. In a report released this morning, Bloomberg claims the Galaxy S5 will have a 5.2-inch screen and a "sharper display" than the current Galaxy S4. That's according to...

Galaxy S5 Fingerprint Sensor Exists, Reportedly Embedded in Home Button

Kyle February 18, 2014 95

Samsung's commitment to secrecy in all matters Galaxy S5 has been impressive; conflicting reports over the past few weeks have obfuscated the final device's form and features. But as with any high-profile smartphone or tablet, details almost always leak closer...

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet and Phone Reportedly Leak Ahead of MWC (Updated)

Kyle February 17, 2014 59

Curious about the successors to Sony's beautifully designed Xperia Z tablet and Z1 phone? @evleaks and a couple of YouTubers are happy to indulge. Yesterday, @evleaks tweeted the alleged specs of the Xperia Z2 tablet, and it's turning out to be quite the...