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We’ll Get a Look at Samsung and Google’s New Wear Platform on June 28

Tim June 21, 2021 3

Samsung has made its MWC slot official this week, scheduling a livestream for June 28 at 19:15 CET (1:15PM Eastern, 10:15AM Pacific). This is a big one, with Samsung detailing that it will showcase its "new watch experience," aka the new Wear unified platform...

The Best Samsung Amazon Prime Day Deals

Kellen June 21, 2021 4

Amazon Prime Day is in full swing and as you might have expected, Samsung is a part of the party. With discounts on the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Buds Pro, and a bunch of tablets, you have an opportunity today to pick up some new gear at decent prices...

Google Lays Groundwork for Improved ‘Find My Device’ Network

Tim June 18, 2021 6

Android has had its very own Find My Device feature for a few years, but Google appears to be now making the feature a bit more useful for those whose phone isn't technically connected to a network. You see, in order to currently find an Android phone with the...

Yahoo Mobile is Done

Kellen June 18, 2021 6

Yahoo Mobile, the prepaid wireless option that Verizon launched a little over a year ago that looked like a copycat of their Visible brand, is done. With Verizon selling the Yahoo brand, it doesn't make a lot of sense for them to continue operating a prepaid...

Nothing’s “Ear 1” Earbuds Catch a Bit of a Delay

Kellen June 18, 2021 8

The first product from Carl Pei's Nothing company was supposed to be revealed this month as a pair of earbuds called "Ear 1." With mostly silence surrounding the brand since setting that date, we were beginning to wonder if Ear 1 would arrive on time or if...

Podcast: I Like Android 12 A Lot

Kellen June 18, 2021 2

On this episode of the Droid Life Show, we're talking Android 12 Beta 2 and just how awesome it is, with its wallpaper theming, new gesture, revamped notification area, and more. We'll also dive into the latest on the Pixel 6, Wear OS' saga between Google and...

You Can Now Pin Conversations in Google Messages

Tim June 18, 2021 5

Google is beginning to push a new function out to its Messages app, that being the ability to pin up to three conversations to the top, allowing you to quick access your go-to conversations. To pin a conversation, you'll simply long press on a thread while on...

Good Day to Grab a Google Nest Hub, Since They are Discounted

Kellen June 18, 2021

As we cruise into Father's Day weekend, a bunch of deals have surfaced on a number of our favorite products. One of those would be the Nest Hub line from Google, where you will currently find both the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) and Nest Hub Max with solid price drops....

Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review: An Excellent Foldable That’s Tempting Me

Kellen September 26, 2024

Google certainly went big this year when it comes to smartphone releases and choices. Not only did they give us a Pixel 9,...

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Review: Really Incredible Audio

Kellen September 25, 2024

It has been two years since we reviewed the original Pixel Buds Pro, which means it has been that long since Google gave us...

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Wear OS 5 Update is Here for Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2! (Updated)

Kellen September 24, 2024

Update: We are seeing reports that Google has pulled this update following an issue with the software that is essentially...

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Google TV Streamer First Impressions: The Speed Improvements! And the Remote.

Kellen September 23, 2024

The new Google TV Streamer is launching tomorrow and we've had the chance to test one out for the past week or so. Since I...

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Google TV Gets Google Home Panel, AI Wallpapers, New Sports Page

Kellen September 23, 2024

To celebrate the launch of the Google TV Streamer this week, Google is pushing out a handful of big features to the Google TV...

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Thursday Question: What Phone Are You Using Right Now?

Tim September 19, 2024

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

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

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 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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 3

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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