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Pixel 3 Again at $160 is Lookin’ at You

Kellen May 25, 2021 4

I don't know where all these retailers keep finding brand new Pixel 3 phones after all these years, but they keep listing them at incredible prices. For the third time in a month or so you can grab one for well under $200. B&H Photo is currently running a...

Totallee Hosting Memorial Day Sale, Takes 50% Off Our Favorite Phone Cases

Tim May 25, 2021 2

Totallee, a maker of very thin phone cases that we here at Droid Life appreciate from time to time, are hosting a sweet little Memorial Day sale. When you use the accompanying coupon code, you'll take 50% off whatever product you may want. They have iPhone...

You’ll Soon Power Your Android Phone Off With Google Assistant

Tim May 25, 2021 26

It appears that Google will soon allow Assistant to turn off your Android 12-powered smartphone. This move makes plenty sense when you consider that Google baked in the ability to access Assistant via your device's power button when running Android 12. Since...

Your Google Nest Hub is Getting a New Operating System

Kellen May 25, 2021 8

For years, Google has been working on a new and experimental operating system called Fuchsia that we first started talking about some time in 2017. At one point, it seemed like this could be the future of all things Google, but in recent years has seen its...

Sling TV Gets Fancy New App, Headed First to Amazon Fire TV

Tim May 25, 2021 4

Sling TV is rolling out an updated app experience this week, but only if you own an Amazon Fire TV. The streaming service mentions the updated app will come to additional platforms later this year. Dang it. For now, users on Fire TV devices can find more...

Verizon Galaxy Note 10 Gets Fresh Update With Enhancements

Kellen May 24, 2021 3

In their non-stop quest to be the best at Android updates, Samsung is now updating the Verizon Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ with another new software version. For this month, the Note 10 line is getting not only security updates, but enhancements too....

Microsoft Made the Surface Duo Somehow Desirable by Turning It Into an Xbox

Tim May 24, 2021 9

Surface Duo from Microsoft. We don't talk about it much. However, Microsoft has sent out an update to the Xbox Cloud Gaming app this week, turning the Surface Duo into a mobile Xbox with working on-screen controls. Now we're talking! As you can see in the...

Do Not Buy a Wear OS Watch Right Now

Kellen May 24, 2021 18

The Wear OS-related news from last week was exactly the news we hoped Google would deliver. They announced the biggest update to their wearable efforts ever that includes a partnership with Samsung and the hope that other wearable makers will take advantage of...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 18

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 18

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 18

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 18

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 18

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 18

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 18

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 18

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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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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 4

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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