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Tim @ Droid Life · 07/23/2024 21:15 EDT

Fitbit Intros Improved Heart Rate Tracking, Better GPS, and YouTube Music

Fitbit announced several new features for users today, ranging from improved accuracy for heart rate tracking thanks to Google’s machine learning to YouTube Music for Sense 2 and Versa 4 owners specifically. In addition to what we listed above, Fitbit also details new auto detection for rowing, elliptical, and spinning workouts, meaning users can now … Continued Read the original post: Fitbit Intros Improved Heart Rate Tracking, Better GPS, and... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 07/23/2024 17:36 EDT

To Speed Up RCS Adoption, Samsung Makes Google Messages New Default

This year, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 buyers will notice that Samsung’s usually preloaded Messages app is no longer present, and instead, users will simply have the default of Google Messages. Samsung has long loved having its own branded solutions and services, but to help the Android ecosystem as a whole, … Continued Read the original post: To Speed Up RCS Adoption, Samsung Makes Google Messages... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 07/23/2024 15:25 EDT

Sorry, There’s No More Purchasing TV Shows From Google TV

Google announced this week that users of Google TV on Google TV-powered devices, Android TV, and the Google TV mobile app will no longer be able to purchase TV shows. For those with a lot of purchased content, don’t fret, as your stuff is still accessible in all of the same places, but Google is … Continued Read the original post: Sorry, There’s No More Purchasing TV Shows From Google... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 07/23/2024 12:54 EDT

T-Mobile Has Free Pickleball Sets Today

Fancy yourself some pickleball? Well, that’d be you and millions of other people, as it remains the fastest growing sport in the US. This week, T-Mobile is celebrating T-Mobile Tuesday with a free pickleball set, complete with two paddles and a ball. We’re sure these aren’t the fanciest paddles in the world, but one thing … Continued Read the original post: T-Mobile Has Free Pickleball Sets Today Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 2 place · 07/23/2024 11:52 EDT

Google TV Streamer Box Could Replace Your Chromecast Dongle

It has been years since Google has given customers meaningful Chromecast hardware. We’ve heard rumblings of a new Chromecast device in the works and even thought we saw its remote last year, but Google I/O came and went with Google giving us nothing. This week, we’re now seeing what’s potentially the upcoming Google TV Streamer … Continued Read the original post: Google TV Streamer Box Could Replace Your Chromecast Dongle Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 07/22/2024 18:14 EDT

Last Chance to Get Galaxy Z Fold 6 as Low as $599 ($1420 Off)

At the time of this writing, you have just over 24 hours to get in on Samsung’s pre-order offerings, which is always when you should be buying new Galaxy phones. Trade-in values are the highest, Samsung doubles the storage you get, plus instant credits are active. Seriously, if you’re on the fence, now’s the time … Continued Read the original post: Last Chance to Get Galaxy Z Fold 6 as... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 07/22/2024 16:26 EDT

Pixel 9 in Pink is Right Up Our Alley

The last time we posted about the Pixel 9 in pink, I was surprised by how many people were vocal about disliking the look of the device. I’ve never felt so disconnected. We think it’s a good looking device, especially in this pink color option. Obviously, we’re slightly bias towards the color. This week, we … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 9 in Pink is Right Up Our Alley Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 07/22/2024 12:18 EDT

DEAL: Save $60 When You Pre-Order Galaxy Ring

When we say that the pre-order period is the best time to buy a Samsung device, we mean all devices, not just phones, tablets, and smartwatches. Samsung’s latest wearable, Galaxy Ring, is discounted to a completely reasonable $349, but only if you pre-order it. Pre-Order Galaxy Ring, Save $60 Total savings for Galaxy Ring during … Continued Read the original post: DEAL: Save $60 When You Pre-Order Galaxy Ring Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 07/22/2024 11:47 EDT

Pixel 9 Pro XL Shows Off Updated Samsung Modem, 16GB RAM

As we inch closer to August 13 and the official announcement for Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 lineup, we continue to learn more and more about these devices. For example, the latest leak shows a reported Pixel 9 Pro XL sporting its new Samsung modem and a whopping 16GB RAM. That would indeed be a first … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 9 Pro XL Shows Off Updated Samsung Modem,... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 07/19/2024 17:27 EDT

Pre-Order Period Still Best Time to Buy Samsung’s Latest Devices

Time is running out to pre-order one of Samsung’s latest devices. We hate making a big deal about it, but honestly, there’s hardly ever a better time to snag a new device from Samsung. Pre-Order Galaxy Z Fold 6 During the pre-order period, trade-in savings are upped, storage is doubled for free, and you’re more … Continued Read the original post: Pre-Order Period Still Best Time to Buy Samsung’s Latest... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 07/19/2024 13:24 EDT

Pixel 9’s Satellite SOS Feature Could be Free for Two Years

We’ve known about Google cooking up its Satellite SOS feature since early March, with Pixel 9 lineup owners expected to be able to connect to satellites that fly high above earth’s surface to provide access to emergency communications in remote locations or places that simply don’t have good cell service. Similar to how this works … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 9’s Satellite SOS Feature Could be Free for... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 07/19/2024 12:01 EDT

Samsung Addressing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Quality Control Issues

With Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung is reported to be having quality issues, backed up by the fact that pre-orders have either been paused or delivery dates pushed back considerably. There’s no one specific reason if you search places like reddit and Android blogs, but a main culprit appears to be the little rubber ear … Continued Read the original post: Samsung Addressing Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Quality Control Issues Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 07/18/2024 17:36 EDT

And Then Google Announced the Pixel 9 Pro Fold Too

Google sure chose to have fun today. After first revealing the design of the Pixel 9 Pro, they followed up that teaser by showing off the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and confirming their next foldable’s name. In this new teaser, Google uses Gemini to once again write a break-up letter to their old phone, only … Continued Read the original post: And Then Google Announced the Pixel 9 Pro Fold... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 07/18/2024 14:00 EDT

Android 15 Beta 4 Update is Here as the “Last Scheduled”

Following its previously-released schedule, Google has dropped Android 15 Beta 4 on us today. This is the 4th beta update for the next version of Android, which reached “Platform Stability” in the previous Beta 3. We’re really closing in on a public, final release at this point. For this Android 15 Beta 4 update, Google … Continued Read the original post: Android 15 Beta 4 Update is Here as the... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 07/18/2024 13:47 EDT

Google Messages Might Soon Stop Compressing Your Images so Much

Code changes spotted inside of Google Messages point to increased photo quality sharing abilities, and given how much guff Google was giving Apple about supporting RCS, we think it’s about time this change was taking effect. Right now, Apple supports iOS 18 beta users to send high quality images with RCS. The same can’t be … Continued Read the original post: Google Messages Might Soon Stop Compressing Your Images so... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 07/18/2024 13:38 EDT

Google Announces the Pixel 9 Pro in Teaser Video

Google has already done an initial teaser for its upcoming Pixel 9 series launch on August 13, so we know the device is coming. They even included the name “google_pixel_9_pro” in the URL of the teaser page, leaving no doubts about what was to come. The silhouette of the device in that teaser also confirmed … Continued Read the original post: Google Announces the Pixel 9 Pro in Teaser Video Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 07/18/2024 11:03 EDT

Nothing Phone (2a) is About to Come in a Plus Size

Nothing has a newish phone to announce at the end of the month. The London-based company says a Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is on the way. They didn’t offer any other details, only that the plan is to show it off on July 31 at 5AM ET (2AM PT). They also referred to it by … Continued Read the original post: Nothing Phone (2a) is About to Come in a... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 07/17/2024 18:29 EDT

OnePlus Prime Day Deals: $110 Off OnePlus Pad, $90 Off Watch 2, and Plenty More

There’s still time to get in on the Prime Day action, with OnePlus lowering the price of many of its top devices. Of note, you can get the OnePlus 12 at $200 off, bringing your price down to just $699. For that phone and those specs, that’s solid. We love the OnePlus Watch 2 at … Continued Read the original post: OnePlus Prime Day Deals: $110 Off OnePlus Pad, $90... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 07/17/2024 14:27 EDT

Pixel Watch 3 Retailer Listings Detail Configurations, European Pricing

European retailer listings for both the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 3 XL have detailed the many configurations and color options for Google’s upcoming smartwatches. Considering we’re less than a month away from Google’s official unveiling of these wearables, there isn’t much information we’re missing. Related: Pixel Watch 3 scrolls through the FCC According … Continued Read the original post: Pixel Watch 3 Retailer Listings Detail Configurations, European Pricing Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 07/17/2024 13:45 EDT

Ookla’s Latest Speedtest Report Says T-Mobile Remains King

This is probably starting to sound like a broken record, but T-Mobile continues to record top scores in almost every wireless report released. The latest comes from Ookla, who collected data from January to June of this year in a 1H 2024 report that shows the “Uncarrier” dominating the US wireless space in all areas. … Continued Read the original post: Ookla’s Latest Speedtest Report Says T-Mobile Remains King Read more ›

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