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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/21/2025 16:48 EDT

Google Sending Out That Second April Pixel Watch Update

Google is now shipping out the second April update to the Pixel Watch lineup, as was previously announced earlier this month. The first update this month was aimed at correcting issues that were introduced back in March, but that update didn’t make it to everyone. If your Pixel Watch, Watch 2, or Watch 3 wasn’t … Continued Read the original post: Google Sending Out That Second April Pixel Watch Update Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/21/2025 13:35 EDT

Google Photos Getting Ultra HDR Editing Option

Google Photos is rolling out the ability for users to upgrade their standard photos to Ultra HDR photos after they have already been taken, which means more colorful and brighter photos for everyone. Noticed to be a server-side change with app version 7.24.0.747539053, users can simply hit the Ultra HDR option under the Adjust section … Continued Read the original post: Google Photos Getting Ultra HDR Editing Option Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 04/21/2025 12:36 EDT

DEAL: Pixel 9a at Low of $99 With Trade-in, Google Also Giving $100 Credit

For two more days, Google is offering a $100 store credit to those who purchase a Pixel 9a, for use on future purchases. While that’s already groovy, Google’s trade-in system can bring the price of the Pixel 9a to as low as $99, so if you’re always trying to find the best deal, this is … Continued Read the original post: DEAL: Pixel 9a at Low of $99 With Trade-in,... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/21/2025 11:37 EDT

Nothing’s CMF Intros ‘Pro’ Phone, Launch Event Next Week

CMF by Nothing, a sub brand we have tried to keep tabs on, is launching a new phone later this month. Called the Phone 2 Pro, this device should offer a bit more in terms of specs and features than the original CMF Phone 1 (only available via beta). Phone 2 Pro appears to come … Continued Read the original post: Nothing’s CMF Intros ‘Pro’ Phone, Launch Event Next Week Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/18/2025 13:07 EDT

Google’s Overhauled Quick Share UI Previewed

Earlier this week, One UI 8 was previewed well ahead of release. Inside, an updated look at Quick Share was spotted, but now, we’re getting to see it up and running on a Pixel device. It’s easy to tell from looking that Google plans a big time overhaul for the service. Inside of Google Play … Continued Read the original post: Google’s Overhauled Quick Share UI Previewed Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 2 place · 04/18/2025 11:47 EDT

SHIELD TV Units Getting Hotfix Update to Squash Bugs

NVIDIA has a hotfix update available to owners of SHIELD TV, aimed at correcting issues with the 9.2 update that rolled out earlier this year. The full list of fixes is below, but as a note to owners, it’s not yet rolling out publicly. In the meantime, owners can sign up for the HotFix build … Continued Read the original post: SHIELD TV Units Getting Hotfix Update to Squash Bugs Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/17/2025 15:08 EDT

Android 16 Beta 4 Available for Pixel Devices

First teased yesterday, the Android 16 Beta 4 update is now available to all of Google’s still-supported Pixel devices. This will be the last scheduled update in Google’s Android 16 beta program, which includes the latest fixes and optimizations, as well as making the beta available on more devices. As far as what’s new in … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 Beta 4 Available for Pixel Devices Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/17/2025 13:54 EDT

Watch: Google Hosts TED Talk and Demos Android XR Glasses

Google showcased its Gemini-powered Android XR (extended reality) glasses at a TED Talk recently. Back in December, we got our first look at Samsung’s headset for the platform, but at this Talk, we see what’s essentially a leap forward from Google Glass. We’ve certainly come a long way. The glasses have a screen built into … Continued Read the original post: Watch: Google Hosts TED Talk and Demos Android XR... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 04/17/2025 13:00 EDT

Google Offers Students in US Free Access to Gemini Advanced, 2TB Storage

As we approach the end of the 2025 school year, Google has an offer for students that will take them through most of the 2026 school year too. How does free Gemini Advanced with 2TB of Google One storage sound? That’s the offer. Google announced the limited-time offer today, saying that they want to help … Continued Read the original post: Google Offers Students in US Free Access to Gemini... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/17/2025 11:43 EDT

DEAL: Google TV Streamer Down to Just $79 ($20 Off)

Google is hosting a sale on its latest streaming device, the Google TV Streamer. Regularly priced at $99, you can snag it from a variety of retailers for just $79, which is a solid deal for this box. We gave impressions on this device a while ago, with the main takeaway being that the performance … Continued Read the original post: DEAL: Google TV Streamer Down to Just $79 ($20... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/17/2025 11:37 EDT

Verizon Quietly Updates Unlimited Ultimate With 200GB Hotspot, More Travel Data

Following reports of upcoming changes to the Unlimited Ultimate plan, Verizon has now confirmed that their most expensive plan has gotten better without a price increase. They’ve updated the plan page without even mentioning it publicly, which is weird because these are certainly noteworthy changes to be talked about. For those on Verizon’s Unlimited Ultimate, … Continued Read the original post: Verizon Quietly Updates Unlimited Ultimate With 200GB Hotspot, More... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 04/17/2025 11:24 EDT

Galaxy S24 Lineup’s One UI 7 Update Has Resumed

After pressing pause on the One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 lineup, apparently because a nasty bug was causing owners to become locked out of devices, Samsung is now reported to have resumed the update. Labeled as version S928NKSU4BYD9, the new build is rolling out in Samsung’s home country of South Korea, but … Continued Read the original post: Galaxy S24 Lineup’s One UI 7 Update Has Resumed Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/16/2025 18:16 EDT

Android 16 Beta 4 Arrives Tomorrow for Pixel Devices

Android 16 beta participants, ensure your devices are fully charged tomorrow, as the Android Development team has confirmed via Twitter that Beta 4 will be released on April 17 (tomorrow). With Beta 4, we expect improved system stability, plus there’s always a possibility that Google will include a few new features, though, it’s probably a … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 Beta 4 Arrives Tomorrow for Pixel Devices Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/16/2025 17:35 EDT

Buy Your Xbox Games, Join Game Pass and More in Android App

Late last year, following a court ruling that forced Google to allow other publishers to sell things via their own apps, Microsoft announced that it began working to allow Xbox users to purchase games via the official Xbox app. That work now seems complete, with the functionality rolling out to beta users soon. Soon to … Continued Read the original post: Buy Your Xbox Games, Join Game Pass and More... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/16/2025 16:30 EDT

Gemini Live’s Camera and Screen Sharing Rolling Out to Everyone

The new camera and screen sharing feature that Google made available within Gemini Live to the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 series last week is about to be available to all Android users. Google seems excited about the early feedback and wants more people to have access. Over on Twitter, Google announced the wider rollout … Continued Read the original post: Gemini Live’s Camera and Screen Sharing Rolling Out to... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/16/2025 13:49 EDT

OnePlus Pad 3R Stops Through FCC With a “OnePlus Pencil” Too

Rumors of a new OnePlus tablet have surfaced in recent weeks, with many referring to the device as the “OnePlus Pad 2 Pro.” Today, the FCC has confirmed that a new OnePlus tablet is indeed on the way, but it may end up being called the OnePlus Pad 3R. At least that’s what the label … Continued Read the original post: OnePlus Pad 3R Stops Through FCC With a “OnePlus... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/16/2025 12:29 EDT

One UI 8 Changes Previewed While Owners Still Wait for One UI 7

The wait for One UI 7 has been a tough look for Samsung. It was expected that many Galaxy owners would start receiving the update this month, but just earlier this week, it was confirmed by Samsung that a bug caused the rollout to be placed on pause. While many of us await the update, … Continued Read the original post: One UI 8 Changes Previewed While Owners Still Wait... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/16/2025 12:12 EDT

Verizon Reportedly Preparing to Introduce Unlimited Hotspot, International Calling, More

Verizon’s Unlimited Ultimate plan could see a couple of upgrades as early as tomorrow, according to new reports. The wireless giant will give its most expensive plan even more hotspot data, add international calling, and increase the amount of international data available when traveling abroad. The biggest piece of this report comes from Sneed Mobile … Continued Read the original post: Verizon Reportedly Preparing to Introduce Unlimited Hotspot, International Calling,... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/15/2025 18:26 EDT

Android Will Soon Restart your Phone If It’s Locked for 3 Consecutive Days

As a part of the latest version of Google Play Services that started arriving yesterday, Google is preparing to introduce a new security feature that could be super handy if your phone is lost or stolen. A “future optional security feature” will automatically restart your device if it sits locked for 3 consecutive days. In … Continued Read the original post: Android Will Soon Restart your Phone If It’s Locked... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/15/2025 13:00 EDT

Google’s Gemini Now Lets You Make AI Videos

Gemini has gained a huge new feature today with a new video model that lets users make AI videos with only a short description. The feature is rolling out under Veo 2, which Google calls a “leap forward in video generation.” To start, Google’s new Veo 2 video generation will be available to Gemini Advanced … Continued Read the original post: Google’s Gemini Now Lets You Make AI Videos Read more

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