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Chrome for Android Gets a Couple of Sweet New Widgets

Kellen February 8, 2022 7

That home screen of yours has looked a bit off since Material You took it over, right? Chrome is here to fix it right up. Today, Google is shipping out at least 3 widgets to the Chrome app in various sizes and with all sorts of functions. There's some other...

Google Assistant Coming to Wear OS 3, Galaxy Watch 4 as Stand-Alone App

Kellen February 8, 2022 7

Samsung announced yesterday that Google Assistant was still "months" away from launching on its Galaxy Watch 4 line, and yeah, that news is pretty disappointing to hear knowing these watches are already 6 months old. However, Google has told us a bit of...

Alien: Isolation for Android, Probably the Best Port Ever

Tim February 4, 2022 7

I recall lining up at GameStop years ago for the release of Alien: Isolation. I didn't yet know it, but I was in for one helluva ride, as the game is easily one of the better horror games to ever exist, at least in the mind of this Xeno-centric, Alien...

Google’s Magic Eraser is Crashing Photos on the Pixel 6 (Updated)

Kellen February 4, 2022 7

Google pushed out an update to Google Photos this week that is apparently breaking Magic Eraser on Pixel 6 phones. That's never good, especially since there doesn't appear to be a fix at the moment. Folks on reddit noticed that when opening Google Photos and...

Google Messages Might Get a Freakin’ Navigation Drawer Again (Updated: Rolling Out!)

Kellen February 2, 2022 7

Google is so weird, man. After taking away all of the navigation menus from almost every single important app it serves, evidence pointing to a navigation menu returning has arrived. And we aren't talking about Google testing an old school menu on a goofy app...

Telegram Adds Video Stickers, New Reactions, and Crushes Bugs

Tim February 1, 2022 7

Telegram is pushing a new update out to users, available on all of its supported platforms. This is always great news, as Telegram has been the exclusive messaging platform for us here at Droid Life for a while now. I even got my whole family using it after...

The Gmail You Use for Work is Getting a Refresh Thanks to Chat and Meet

Kellen February 1, 2022 7

Google is continuing to evolve Gmail as we know it, especially for those who use it within a Workspace account, which used to be GSuite and is the version of Gmail used by work professionals. In a note posted yesterday, Google laid out upcoming plans to...

Google Play Gets a New “Offers” Tab to Show You…Offers

Kellen January 28, 2022 7

Google Play's bottom bar is getting a new tab called "Offers." As you can probably guess from its name, this will be a tab to find current offers on apps, games, and digital content, many of which will be recommended based on stuff you "might like." Previously...

OnePlus 15 Review: Battery Life Warriors, Your Phone Awaits

Kellen November 13, 2025 9

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

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

Kellen November 13, 2025 11

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

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November 2025 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 11, 2025 6

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

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November Pixel Feature Drop is Here With 8 Sweet New Features

Kellen November 11, 2025 3

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

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

Kellen November 10, 2025 1

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

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When Will You Get Gemini for Google Home?

Kellen November 10, 2025 9

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

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Where’s the November Pixel Update?

Kellen November 6, 2025 18

The November Pixel update has not been released quite yet. A change a couple of years ago to a more open schedule means we...

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I Bought the Galaxy XR and I’m Already Sending It Back

Kellen November 5, 2025 8

The minute that Samsung released the Galaxy XR I had to have a semi-serious conversation with myself - do you dive back into...

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Google Teases $300 Off Pixel 10 Pro for Black Friday, $100 Off Pixel Watch 4

Kellen November 12, 2025 7

Google's Black Friday deals include up to $300 off the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL, as well as $200 off the Pixel 10 and...

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DEAL: Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1399 With Free Doubled Storage, No Trade-in Needed ($600 Off)

Tim November 11, 2025 7

Waiting for Samsung to make a good deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7? Your patience has paid off. Currently, Samsung is offering $...

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Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at 50% Off is a Reality

Kellen November 11, 2025 7

The holiday shopping season is here and Samsung's best Galaxy Watch 8 Classic deal may already have arrived. You can slash an...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL for $349 is a Reality

Kellen November 6, 2025 7

The best Pixel 10 Pro deals we have seen to date are still live, giving you up to $300 off a Pixel 10 Pro XL or $250 off a...

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This $200 Off Pixel 10 Deal is Spicy

Kellen November 4, 2025 7

Google is apparently selling a good number of its Pixel 10 phones and potentially taking a bite out of competitors' market...

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Google Kicks $300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL

Kellen November 3, 2025 7

Whenever Google launches new Pixel phones, we often joke (or complain) about the fact that they release at full price and...

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DEAL: Galaxy S25 Ultra for $599 With Free Doubled Storage ($820 Off)

Tim October 31, 2025 7

Samsung continues its push to make all Android users Galaxy users, offering enticing deals to get buyers to either upgrade or...

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Still the Best Foldable and Trade-ins Get You $1,000 Off

Kellen October 23, 2025 7

If I were to buy a foldable today, it would without a doubt be the Galaxy Z Fold 7. If someone asked me which foldable was...

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