Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Featured

Google’s New Gemini 3 Can ‘Learn Anything, Build Anything’

Tim November 18, 2025 6

Google is introducing Gemini 3, its newest and most intelligent model, but is also making news by shipping it on day 1 to Search users. This is a first for Google, meaning a lot of people now have access to it. So what makes Gemini 3 so special? Benchmark...

DEAL: Sony’s Best Earbuds at $229 for Holiday Shoppers ($100 Off)

Tim November 18, 2025 1

Sony is hosting a holiday deal on a variety of audio products, but the one that caught our eye immediately is this one. For a limited time, you can get $100 off of the WF-1000XM5 earbuds, which Sony claims are the "best truly wireless noise canceling earbuds."...

Galaxy Z Fold 7 at $1000 Off is Still a Reality

Kellen November 18, 2025

The Samsung Black Friday deals appear to be mostly live already. Even though the biggest holiday deals weekend of the year is still a week out, we're cutting huge chunks of cash off of devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, making it quickly and easily $1,000 off....

These are Google Play’s Top Apps and Games of 2025

Tim November 18, 2025 3

Google Play has graced the internet with its Best Of list for 2025. It was a decent year for Google Play, getting all sorts of big titles launched, such as Pokémon TCG Pocket, but we also have a new category entirely: Best for XR headsets. What we appreciate...

Pixel Themes is a Great Idea That Kicked Off in the Worst Way

Kellen November 18, 2025 6

Google shipped out a new Pixel Feature Drop last week that included at least 8 new features or improvements to your Pixel phone, foldable, or tablet. There are new features in Google Photos, Messages, within Magic Cue, and to notifications (summaries!). One of...

AT&T Significantly Boots 5G Network With New Mid-Band Spectrum

Kellen November 18, 2025 3

AT&T's network just got a big boost from deployed mid-band 5G spectrum they acquired from EchoStar. 80% 5G download speed increases could soon hit your phone. Today, AT&T announced that it has cranked up its mid-band 5G network with newly deployed...

Google Play Services Update Includes New Features

Tim November 17, 2025 3

There's a fresh Google Play Services rolling out to Android devices, meaning you might notice changes on your phone, smartwatch, or anywhere else you run Android. Inside, Google lists changes for account management, health & fitness, Wallet, and Google...

DEAL: Galaxy S25 Ultra With Doubled Storage Just $849 ($570 Off)

Tim November 17, 2025 9

Trade-in offers are always a great way to save a lot of money on new phones, but currently, Samsung is offering a very good deal on the Galaxy S25 Ultra without the need for a trade-in device. On its website, buyers can get a Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB) for just...

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Getting Redesign, New Head Gesture Controls

Tim November 17, 2025 7

The fourth iteration of Galaxy Buds Pro from Samsung is upon us, and thanks to a leaked One UI 8.5 build, we're getting the sense that this version of Samsung's high-end earbuds could be the best yet. Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is shown to have an updated design in...

Google’s New Gemini 3 Can ‘Learn Anything, Build Anything’

Tim November 18, 2025 7

Google is introducing Gemini 3, its newest and most intelligent model, but is also making news by shipping it on day 1 to...

Read More
Android 17 Tastes Like Cinnamon Buns

Tim November 17, 2025 7

It was back in August when we first heard that Android 17 might carry an internal codename of Cinnamon Bun. This rumor is now...

Read More
OnePlus 15 Review: Battery Life Warriors, Your Phone Awaits

Kellen November 13, 2025 7

The OnePlus 15 has arrived in the US as an $899 flagship phone with a new design, new camera system, the latest in Qualcomm...

Read More
OnePlus 15 Costs $899, But the US Government Shutdown is Delaying It

Kellen November 13, 2025 7

Today is OnePlus 15 launch day, you just can't quite buy one yet. Because of the US government shutdown that ended only hours...

Read More
November 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 11, 2025 7

The November Pixel update has gone live this morning for download and also happens to be a Pixel Feature Drop. This won't be...

Read More
November Pixel Feature Drop is Here With 8 Sweet New Features

Kellen November 11, 2025 7

Google released the November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop today, bringing with it at least 8 new features and arriving alongside...

Read More
Google Play Store Update Makes It Super Easy to Uninstall Apps From Other Devices

Kellen November 10, 2025 7

Google Play is about to let you easily remotely uninstall apps from devices you don't have with you. The latest update to the...

Read More
When Will You Get Gemini for Google Home?

Kellen November 10, 2025 7

The switch to Gemini for Google Home cannot be forced and is simply a slow rollout process in the US. For users outside of...

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 1

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

Read More
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

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...

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

Tim July 27, 2023 1

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

Read More
Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 1

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...

Read More
VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 1

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...

Read More
Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 1

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...

Read More
Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 1

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...

Read More

Featured

Newest