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OnePlus 6 Preview is Here in the Form of the OPPO R15

Kellen March 19, 2018 54

That is (more than likely) your OnePlus 6. I know it has OPPO branding and the OnePlus 6 may not be out for a few more months, but if history repeats itself, we know that OPPO phones offer the best previews for upcoming OnePlus devices. Today, OPPO announced...

DEAL: Google Gives $200 Back on 2 XL Purchase if Financed, Free Charger Too

Kellen March 19, 2018 55

Even with the Galaxy S9 now available, I'd argue that you should still be looking for the best deal on Google's Pixel 2 XL if in the market for a new phone. Why? Because it offers the best Android experience you can currently get, in my opinion. And as of...

Sprint, T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and S8+ Pick Up Oreo Update Too

Kellen March 19, 2018 17

Verizon may have been first to update the Galaxy S8 an Galaxy S8+ to Oreo last week, but T-Mobile and Sprint weren't far behind. As the weekend kicked off, both carriers began pushing the same update to their variants of Samsung's 2017 flagships. Both updates...

Weekly Recap: Galaxy S9 and S9+ are in the House, Android Wear is Now Wear OS

Tim March 16, 2018 11

We have both the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in-house now, with our full reviews expected up next week. We'll also have other posts to go along with those, so be on the lookout for those if you're still on the fence concerning Samsung's latest. In other news, Google...

Samsung Now Offering Special Discounted Galaxy S9 Add-On Bundles ($400 Value for $99)

Kellen March 16, 2018 23

In previous years, Samsung almost always kicked off the pre-order period for their new flagship phone by offering up either a valuable freebie or at the very least, a discounted bundle of goods that was priced well below its total value. For the Galaxy S9 and...

Podcast: Ditching the Android Part

Kellen March 16, 2018

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we want to talk more about the Galaxy S9 and S9+ now that they are readily available at your local wireless shop. We've had each phone for over a week, but that means we have new thoughts on whether or not this phone is...

Chrome Beta 66 on Android Picks Up New Chrome Duplex Option, Removes Chrome Home

Kellen March 16, 2018 31

Chrome Beta for Android picked up an update to v66.0.3359.30 today and it arrives with Chrome Duplex, the possible replacement for Chrome Home. Its arrival appears to mean the end for Chrome Home, as the option to switch to Duplex's predecessor is now gone....

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Masks Now Available for Galaxy S9’s AR Emoji

Tim March 16, 2018 11

To help get folks excited for AR Emoji, one of the marquee features for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, Samsung has teamed up with Disney to launch a Mickey Mouse add-on. With this free downloadable extension, anyone can Face/Off (reference to the '97 film, not...

Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024 11

Here's a quick question: What phone are you currently using? It's a simple question, but the answers can vary so greatly...

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Android Automotive’s Android 15 Update Brings Much Needed Improvements

Kellen September 16, 2024 11

Google is preparing a big Android Automotive update that appears to introduce several major changes to the platform. They...

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Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 11

You are all still waiting for the official release of Android 15 on Pixel devices, which should drop within the next several...

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Pixel Watch 3 Review: Bigger and Mostly the Same

Kellen September 11, 2024 11

Google announced its 3rd generation Pixel Watch a few weeks back in two sizes for the first time, with new features added to...

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Three Reasons Pixel 9 Series is Worth the Upgrade

Tim September 10, 2024 11

We came across a post online recently that shared an opinion on the Pixel 9 series, saying that it was "too d*mn expensive"...

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Galaxy S24 One UI 6.1.1 Update Lands in US

Kellen September 9, 2024 11

When Samsung announced a week ago that it was (finally) ready to release the long-awaited One UI 6.1.1 update for most of its...

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Verizon Reduces Autopay Discount by 50% on Older Plans to Get You to Switch

Kellen September 4, 2024 11

Verizon has a new move to try and get you out of your older unlimited plan and onto their current offerings, known as myPlan....

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September 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen September 3, 2024 11

Google just told us that Android 15 won't arrive on your Pixel phone for a few more weeks, so before that happens, they went...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 54

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 54

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 54

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 54

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 54

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 54

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 54

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 54

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

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