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Samsung Sets Drinking Curfew at 9 PM for Korean Workers to Battle Drinking Habits

Eric November 29, 2012 30

Enjoying a drink with your coworkers every now and then might be a casual thing here in the States, but over in Korea the practice is a little more culturally ingrained. Hoesik, which means 'staff dinner', is a regular occurrence that involves a fair amount of...

Tim November 29, 2012 30

Google just posted the factory images and binaries for Android 4.2.1 "JOP40D" for the Nexus family of devices. If you own or are going to be the owner of one of these devices, you will want to download these files and store in a safe place. You never know when...

Tim November 29, 2012 30

After admitting that I was a self-proclaimed cave troll on last night's Droid Life Show, a reader sent in a tip that will help me and others like me to play Google's Ingress game that relies on actually leaving the house and walking around. The app is called...

Tim November 29, 2012 30

All the way back in July, SEGA poked at us, getting us all excited that Android would see the release of Jet Set Radio sometime this summer. Sure, it's practically December now, but we still love you, SEGA. Starting this morning, you can go pick up the...

Tim November 29, 2012 30

This isn't the first time we have brought up Predators, because frankly, it's a total blast. For a limited time, the game is on sale through Google Play for only a dollar, instead of the usual $2. At this price, it's a steal. What makes the game intriguing is...

Kellen November 29, 2012 30

The update for Angry Birds Star Wars that introduces the Hoth episode is now live on Google Play. It's filled with 4-legged walkers (AT-AT), ice, 20 new levels, and the pink Princess Leia bird. I hate to keep admitting this, but this is by far the best Angry...

Kellen November 29, 2012 30

If you managed to wait all this time to get a hold of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on Verizon, and also didn't feel like pre-ordering, then today is your day. The device can be purchased in-store or online for $299 on new 2-year contract in grey or white. If...

Kellen November 29, 2012 30

Welcome to The Droid Life Show episode 7! The DL crew is back after taking a much needed 4-day holiday to talk to you about all things Android. On tap for tonight we have more Nexus 4 topics, new thoughts on the DROID DNA, excitement over the Note 2 finally...

OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 3

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 7

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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Much Improved Face Unlock Reported for Pixel 11

Tim October 28, 2024 23

Remember Soli on the Pixel 4 lineup (pictured above)? Well if you have fond memories, it is now being reported that Google is...

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OxygenOS 15 and Android 15 Launch in Beta for OnePlus 12

Kellen October 24, 2024 3

OnePlus is announcing its first Android 15 update today as a beta of OxygenOS 15. The new OS version is available first to...

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Download: Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 Released for Pixel Devices

Kellen October 23, 2024 4

Google just released the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 for your Pixel device and it is time to update. Like with previous Android 15...

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Here’s the OnePlus 13 in All Colors, Officially

Kellen October 21, 2024 17

In case you forgot, the OnePlus 13 is almost here. I know, it seems wildly early this year, but the timing of the unveiling...

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3 Quick Android 15 Settings to Change on Your Pixel Device

Kellen October 18, 2024 4

Now that Android 15 is on all of your Pixel devices, you are probably cruising through settings, wondering what you should be...

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October Pixel Feature Drop Brings Android 15, List of 10+ New Features

Kellen October 15, 2024 18

What's that, you thought the Android 15 update didn't bring with it a bunch of new features for your Pixel devices? You have...

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Here’s a Cool $870 Off the Galaxy S24 Ultra With Trade and Free Storage Upgrade

Kellen October 30, 2024 30

Can you believe we're starting to see our first early Black Friday deals? That's apparently what's going on with Samsung's...

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DEAL: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $109 is Very Solid ($140 Off)

Tim October 28, 2024 30

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds are my daily drivers. The ANC is very good and they sound great, with plenty of low end and clear...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Flip 6 for as Low as $349 ($809 Off)

Tim October 25, 2024 30

If the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is too big for you, then maybe you'd prefer the Galaxy Z Flip 6? If you've been holding out, your...

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Samsung Says $1,600+ in Galaxy Z Fold 6 Savings, $350 Off With No Trades

Kellen October 24, 2024 30

Need a quick Galaxy Z Fold 6 deal to finish the week with? Samsung is doing some sort of promotional week called..."Samsung...

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DEAL: Pixel Tablet Down to $275 on Amazon ($125 Off)

Tim October 23, 2024 30

Google fans who have yet to snag a Pixel Tablet should do so on Amazon this week, with the Android-powered tablet down to a...

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DEAL: Galaxy Watch Ultra Hits Crazy Low of $172 With Trade-in, Instant Discounts

Tim October 22, 2024 30

Galaxy Watch Ultra is down to a crazy new low of $172, thanks to a combo of instant discounts and enhanced trade-in values....

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Galaxy Z Fold 6 Deal Drops $300 Off Instantly, Up to $1,500 Off With Trade

Kellen October 18, 2024 30

At some point, you would think that Samsung would cut off the massive discounts on their Galaxy Z Fold 6, yet here we are...

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DEAL: Pixel 8a is $50 Off for One More Day ($449)

Tim October 14, 2024 30

While the Pixel 9 series is very attractive for a variety of reasons, it's starting price of $799 is hard to overlook. They...

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