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Google is Cutting Off OnHub Router Support Next Year

Kellen December 20, 2021 39

Google notified owners of OnHub-branded routers today that they will need to upgrade to a new WiFi setup before the end of next year. OnHub routers, which were kind of the start of Google WiFi before there was Google WiFi, will lose support in December of 2022...

Samsung Will Give You Over $1,000 Off the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Free Case and Buds 2

Kellen December 20, 2021 9

Samsung is running a last minute "Exclusive Holiday Offer" on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 that gets its price down somewhere in the range of a Pixel 6, assuming you have a phone to trade. Thanks to a combination of instant discount and trade-in offer, the Galaxy Z...

Anker’s 4K Nebula Android TV Dongle is $49.99 Today, Its Lowest Price Yet

Kellen December 20, 2021 8

A couple of months ago, Anker released its NEBULA 4K Streaming Dongle with HDR (official name) without much promotion. The product stood out because it runs Android TV, is small enough to tuck behind a TV, and appears to come with a pretty sweet remote....

YouTube TV Brings ESPN, Disney Back and Keeps Price at $65

Kellen December 19, 2021 92

After losing all of the Disney networks on Friday, including ESPN and ABC, YouTube TV and Disney have now come to an agreement to bring it all back. Not only that, but YouTube TV's price won't increase and will remain at $65 per month. Oh! And some of you...

YouTube TV Really Just Lost ESPN, Disney, and ABC (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2021 55

YouTube TV hasn't confirmed this with a public statement yet, but if you login to your account, you'll likely notice that all of the Disney family of channels are now gone. It actually happened, folks. YouTube TV and Google said that the service may lose...

Galaxy S21 Lineup Discounted Big Time at Best Buy When You Activate Today

Tim December 17, 2021 4

Best Buy is hosting a solid deal on the Galaxy S21 lineup right now, taking a high of $500 off the total price if you activate the device at time of purchase. And yes, this instant savings can be paired with Best Buy's trade-in values, which could make for...

Podcast: Let’s End the Year

Kellen December 17, 2021 3

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, it's time to wrap up 2021 with our final show of the year. We'll talk Pixel 6 again, Pixel Watch rumors, remember the Galaxy Nexus, and maybe a look briefly at 2022. Mostly, we just want to chat one last time with all of...

Pixel 6’s December Update Sure is Rolling Out Slowly

Kellen December 17, 2021 81

Because I'm writing this, Google is probably going to open the floodgates and give you the update you keep asking about, but yes, this month does seem slower than usual. We aren't sure what's happening, all we know is that the December update for the Pixel 6...

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices

Kellen September 12, 2024 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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 81

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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Android 15 Hits AOSP Today, Pixel Phones Update in “Coming Weeks”

Kellen September 3, 2024 81

Android 15 is stable and has officially been released, only not on your device just yet. Google pushed Android 15 to AOSP,...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra Review: A Big and Fun Smartwatch Experience

Kellen August 30, 2024 81

Samsung decided to try something new this year with its watch line by introducing a tough or rugged smartwatch called the...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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 39

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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