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HTC DROID DNA Review

Dave November 19, 2012 153

With the announcement of the HTC DROID DNA last week, we have entered a new arena for our cellular devices. Introduced as one the first smartphones with a 1080p display, we’re talking about full-HD content in the palm of your hand. This latest offering from...

Eric November 19, 2012 153

It's been almost a year since Republic Wireless burst onto the scene promising a break from the big carriers' networks and pricing. Today is the day that people can make the move and pre-order themselves a spot in Republic's service that offers wireless...

Tim November 19, 2012 153

Users of CyanogenMod will recognize Apollo as the baked in music player that is featured throughout their ROMs. This morning, it has officially hit Google Play for anyone to download, and features some very cool options that could certainly replace any other...

Kellen November 19, 2012 153

As we head into the craziest holiday shopping weekend of the year, we wanted to give the Droid Life community a chance to start things off with a bang, a melodic bang. The folks at SONOS are running a holiday promotion this year that involves a Wireless HiFi...

LG Nexus 4 Review

Kellen November 19, 2012 153

The LG Nexus 4 wasn't much of a secret when Google finally announced it. After appearing in a variety of forms and rumors for weeks ahead of its unveiling, we thought we knew all there was to know about it. That of course, was not true. But once we finally got...

Tim November 19, 2012 153

I love the holidays. It seems that all of my favorite things go on sale, including smartphones. For a limited time, naturally, AmazonWireless is hosting a deal on select Verizon devices that should make for some happy buyers. The original DROID RAZR and RAZR...

Tim November 19, 2012 153

One of the features that we are currently on the fence about, is the introduction of lockscreen widgets for Android 4.2. We have heard the argument that widgets should be for a homescreen, and a lockscreen should be just that, a lockscreen. If you do happen to...

Kellen November 19, 2012 153

During Motorola's announcement of the DROID RAZR HD and RAZR M, they told us that a Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) update would arrive on each before the end of 2012. They appear to be sticking to that, as software testing invites have gone out to members of the...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 1

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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

Kellen October 31, 2024 6

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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Here’s a Pixel 9 Pro XL That’s $200 Off

Kellen November 1, 2024 153

Google's new Pixel 9 series has not seen any true discounts since launching in August, outside of the trade-in promos that...

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

Kellen October 30, 2024 153

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 153

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 153

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 153

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 153

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 153

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 153

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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