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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...

Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 12

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 18

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 6

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 1

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google Sends First Big Update to Android XR and Galaxy XR With PC Connect, More

Kellen December 8, 2025 1

Google finished hosting the latest in "The Android Show" today and the topic at hand was Android XR. We knew this show was...

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Samsung Launches One UI 8.5 Beta on Galaxy S25 Ultra

Kellen December 8, 2025 8

The signs suggesting that Samsung was about to release One UI 8.5 in some form were there, like this massive changelog and a...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 2

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Google Added 9 Sweet New Features to Your Pixel in Big Update

Kellen December 2, 2025 12

Following the release of several beta builds over a number of months, Google released Android 16 QPR2 today in stable as the...

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Google Pixelsnap Qi2 Charger Gets First Ever Discount

Kellen December 16, 2025 7

The Pixel 10 series features a handful of upgrades, but one of the most noteworthy is the introduction of Qi2 and magnets...

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DEAL: Pixel Watch 3 LTE With a 40% Drop in Price is Best Ever

Kellen December 16, 2025 7

The Pixel Watch 4 is a winner of a watch because Google brought a couple of fun upgrades for 2025. However, the Pixel Watch 3...

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Best Buy Kicks Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra to $699 ($500 Off)

Kellen December 16, 2025 7

The final days of Xmas shopping are upon us and you may be looking for a last minute deal to finish off a shopping list or to...

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Google Sends Out $200 Credit Towards Pixel 10 Pro, Bringing Price to New Low

Tim December 15, 2025 7

Google is sending out $200 in credit towards the purchase of a Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL to eligible members, which can...

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Verizon Offers $25/Mo for 4 Lines, Free Flagship Phones For Those Who Switch

Tim December 15, 2025 7

Those following carrier news in 2025, you may be aware of Verizon's struggles. Last month, the company's new CEO announced 13...

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We’re at the Point Where You Only Buy a Pixel 10 Pro if It’s $300 Off

Kellen December 8, 2025 7

Paying full price for Google's Pixel devices is certainly a thing you could do. If you are the type to buy something on the...

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Samsung Pulls Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Deal I’ve Never Seen Before

Kellen December 7, 2025 7

Even with last weekend well behind us, there are still Cyber Week deals to be had through places like Samsung. They appear to...

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Pixel 10 Pro Keeps Getting Surprise $350 Off Discounts

Kellen December 4, 2025 7

There were Cyber Week deals to be had for the majority of this week, but we've now noticed that most participants, including...

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