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Google’s Niantic Labs Launches Ingress, An Open World Sci-Fi Thriller Game

Tim November 15, 2012 50

This morning, Ingress, the newest application from Google and Niantic Labs, went live in Google Play. The game is being met with very high praises and they do seem to be justified. It is an open-world game, revolving around certain areas that produce a...

Kellen November 15, 2012 50

Last night, we broke the news that the bootloader of the HTC DROID DNA can be unlocked using the bootloader unlock tool over at HTCDev. But before the night was even over, ClockworkMod Recovery, root, and an unsecure kernel had been released, giving plenty of...

Kellen November 15, 2012 50

Amazon's newest tablet, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9, starts shipping today. At $299 (for the WiFi version), you get a 8.9" 1920x1200 display (with 254ppi), TI OMAP4470 dual-core processor, dual stereo Dolby Digital Plus audio speakers, a front facing camera for...

Tim November 14, 2012 50

It's Wednesday and you know what that means - The Droid Life Show is back! This will be our fifth episode and we couldn't be happier with the support we're receiving and how much fun we have been having. This week, we'll be discussing the DROID DNA, Android 4....

Kellen November 14, 2012 50

Well, that's good news, right? The HTC DROID DNA bootloader can be unlocked through HTCDev, opening it up (for the most part) to a world that many of Verizon's phones cannot enter. The phone is left with S-ON afterwards, but to my knowledge most HTC phones are...

Kellen November 14, 2012 50

Ever wanted to quickly look back at an original photo while you were editing away in the Android 4.2 photo editor? Even with all of those "vintage" filters, snazzy borders, and tweaks splashed atop one, there is trick to allow you to see how bad the...

Tim November 14, 2012 50

Ever since we first saw them, we have been on the hunt for the new wallpapers that are found on the DROID DNA. Now that the device is in the wild, we have a couple to share with you all. As of right now, these are the only two new additions to HTC's wallpaper ...

Tim November 14, 2012 50

If you are looking to install the Android 4.2 keyboard onto any of your devices, this is now the easiest way to do it. Thanks to a 3rd party dev, the keyboard, and all of its swiping goodness, is now on Google Play for the easiest installing and applying...

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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 50

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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