Tim, Author at Droid Life

Rick and Morty’s Butter Bot is Real, Powered by AI and Shipping Next Year

Tim November 20, 2024 1

I admit, we don't talk about Rick and Morty enough around these parts. That's my fault, as I only started getting into the show somewhat recently. However, when ranking my favorite things about the show, right behind Pickle Rick would have to be Butter Bot....

Your 2024 YouTube Music Recap is Inbound

Tim November 20, 2024 3

Upon opening YouTube Music this morning to jam out to my moody PNW alternative emo rock, I was greeted by my 2024 Recap. I suppose it's already that time of year. These recaps highlight what should be your favorite tracks of 2024, along with other observations...

Gemini Advanced Offers to Remember Your Interests for Better Results

Tim November 19, 2024 4

Google announced an upgrade for Gemini Advanced today, that being the ability for Gemini to remember a user's interests and preferences, which should lead to more "helpful, relevant responses." Detailed in a post, the Gemini team says that we should think of...

Android 16 Timeline: Expect Beta in January, Public Release in Q2

Tim November 19, 2024 1

Google has released its first Android 16 Developer Preview and with it a general overview for the timeline of its latest Android OS upgrade. Earlier this year, we learned that Android 16's release was getting bumped up to Q2, but now, we have much more detail...

All Nest Cams Now Eligible for Google Home Transfer in Public Preview

Tim November 19, 2024 2

Google announced this week that it has opened eligibility in Public Preview for all Nest cameras dating back to 2015 to be transferred over to Google Home. This means that your eligible camera will be controlled via the Google Home app instead of the Nest app,...

DEAL: Samsung Doubling Storage for Free, Offers $800 Instant Credit Towards Galaxy S24 Ultra

Tim November 18, 2024 4

The Black Friday deals are still in effect over on Samsung's website, this time with the company changing up the deal to maybe persuade a few more folks to purchase what's easily one of the best Android phones of 2024, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Get Galaxy S24...

Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 20

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly with the goal of competing against laptops like the MacBook Pro, Dell XPS, and Microsoft Surface Laptop. Reported to feature the internal...

Report: Galaxy S25 Series Gets Snapdragon 8 Elite, Not Exynos

Tim November 18, 2024 1

As we approach 2025, it's very fitting that we would learn more potential details concerning Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 lineup. We're expecting Samsung to launch these devices in Q1 of next year, with the latest detail pertaining to the chipset we'll...