Android Beginners Guide: Android Tips and Tricks

Google’s Switch-To-Android Site Helps Sad iPhone Users Get Tech Happy Again

Kellen December 13, 2016 112

If you are currently using an iPhone, chances are you are sad. Why do I assume that you are sad? We all know that you'd rather be on Android, yet you keep hesitating to break free because all of your out-of-touch friends who still think iPhones are a status...

Tip: If Your Galaxy S6 is Unresponsive or Frozen, Do This

Kellen April 15, 2015 112

Because you can't pull the battery if something goes wrong with your Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge and it freezes, you should probably know how to fix it. Well, you should at least know how to reboot it and unfreeze the little guy. Thankfully, Samsung is here to...

Cut, Copy, Paste, Select All in Android 5.0 “Lollipop” [Beginners Guide]

Kellen February 2, 2015 112

Over the weekend, as I was slaving away in the kitchen doing my breakfast chef thang, my wife sat playing with our son on the floor, trying to figure out how to copy an RMLS listing number from an email into a web browser on her Nexus 5. Since I do tasks like...

How to: Sign a PDF on Android Without Printing a Thing

Kellen January 13, 2015 112

Now that it is 2015 - hell, even dating back to 2012 - you should know how to sign a PDF document without having to print a piece of paper. If you don't yet, that's OK, because the inspiration behind this post is the fact that almost the entire Droid Life team...

How to: Unlock the Nexus 6 Bootloader (Nexus 9 Too)

Kellen November 21, 2014 112

I get that the timing of this post seems super silly, especially after the conversations we had yesterday, including one where I said I don't buy Nexus phones to flash all the things, but you know what? Many of you did buy a Nexus 6 or Nexus 9 to do just that,...

How to: Store Music on Android Wear for Offline Playback

Kellen October 24, 2014 112

With an update to Android 4.4W.2, Android Wear now supports music playback while offline, which is a fancy way of saying that it is not connected to your phone. This is a pretty useful new feature, as you can pair your watch with a Bluetooth headset, leave...

Quick Tip: How to Enable Developer Options and Debugging on Android Wear

Kellen July 8, 2014 112

What kind of Android device would an Android Wear watch be without the ability to enable developer options? Not much of one, that's for sure. Thankfully, you can enable developer options and ADB debugging pretty easily, just like you would on a regular Android...

Quick Tip: How to Factory Reset Your Android Wear Smartwatch

Tim July 8, 2014 112

Whatever the reason may be, sometimes you have to perform a factory reset on a device. Whether you are sending it back to the manufacturer or possibly selling to a friend, it is always good to know how to wipe all of your personal data from a device. With...

Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome as Expected

Kellen April 19, 2024 13

A purported prototype of the Pixel 9 Pro has found its way on the Internet, giving us an early real-life look at Google's...

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Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8, Hopefully For Those Missing It

Kellen April 17, 2024 44

When we asked everyone a week ago if the April Google Pixel update was treating them well, we did so because we also wanted...

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Report: New Exynos Modem for Pixel 9 Lineup, Plus Satellite Connectivity

Tim April 15, 2024 13

Since early this year, there's been no shortage of Pixel 9 leaks and rumors. We're now officially midway through April and...

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The First Android 15 Beta is Here!

Kellen April 11, 2024 20

Right on schedule, Google has released Android 15 Beta 1 for your Pixel to download and dance with. We've already been...

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Google’s New Find My Device Network is Here

Kellen April 8, 2024 19

All signs last week pointed to Google's new Find My Device network finally launching today and that has indeed happened. Find...

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Google Podcasts is Officially Done

Kellen April 4, 2024 26

The time has come - Google Podcasts is no more and you need to find an alternative or just use YouTube Music. This happened...

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April 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen April 2, 2024 26

As we enter a fresh month, Google is ready to push out new software, which means the April Android Update for your Pixel...

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Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is Here for Pixel Devices

Tim April 1, 2024 10

A minor update is being shipped out to supported Pixel devices for Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2, labeled as Beta 2.1. Inside,...

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Pixel 7a Drops Further to $339

Kellen April 19, 2024 112

Earlier this week, we told you about the Pixel 7a dropping to a crazy-low price of $349. Apologies are in-store for those who...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB in Exclusive Color for $759 ($900 Off)

Tim April 17, 2024 112

Thanks to an instant discount and enhanced trade-in promotion, buyers of the Galaxy S24 Ultra (1TB) can get the phone for as...

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DEAL: Pixel 7a Down to New Low of $349

Tim April 15, 2024 112

Pixel 7a is a good phone, one that supports the flashing of the latest Android 15 Beta 1 build. If you're looking for a phone...

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DEAL: Trade In Your Really Old Tablet, Get Pixel Tablet for $250

Tim April 11, 2024 112

Google is offering improved trade-in values on older Android and iOS tablets right now, bringing the price of a Pixel Tablet...

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Samsung Drops $900 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra in Exclusive Colors

Kellen April 5, 2024 112

You might think that after several months, a new device from Samsung would see a slowdown in big deals to try and move them....

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DEAL: Last Chance to Get Pixel 8 Pro at $250 Off

Tim April 1, 2024 112

Pixel 8 Pro at $250 off is a very good deal, so you weren't expecting it to last forever, were you? Google will be removing...

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DEAL: Pixel 7 Pro 512GB at $499 is Bonkers ($600 Off)

Tim March 29, 2024 112

Pixel 7 Pro, some of the hottest Android hardware to ever grace this world, is currently on sale over at Woot! for just $499....

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DEAL: Pixel 7a at $374 is Still Solid Buy ($125 Off)

Tim March 28, 2024 112

For all you deal hounds, Google has lowered the price of the Pixel 7a at essentially all US retailers, down to a completely...

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