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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 04/22/2024 14:18 EDT

Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash NFC Bugs

Google pushed out a minor update to the first Android 15 Beta today to fix a few big bugs. The new update arrives as Android 15 Beta 1.1 and will land on your devices shortly over-the-air. The main focus of the update appears to be on NFC, since that was super busted in the first … Continued Read the original post: Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 04/22/2024 13:12 EDT

Mystery Google “Wireless Device” Slides Through FCC With LTE, Voice Controls

We already saw a device that is almost guaranteed to be the Pixel 8a pass through the FCC a few weeks back, a sign that Google is close to launching it. Today, another device has moved through FCC testing, but this time we aren’t so sure what it is. Let’s dive into a mystery Google … Continued Read the original post: Mystery Google “Wireless Device” Slides Through FCC With LTE,... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/22/2024 12:17 EDT

Samsung Adds Galaxy S23 Series to Certified Re-Newed Program, Drops $300 Off Instantly

Samsung’s CRN or Certified Re-Newed program is the spot on their store you might go for last year’s flagship phones at a big discount, knowing they were previously used. We’re talking refurbished, of course, but Samsung says it turns these devices into “like-new” status through “extensive” inspections, while also adding on a warranty. It all … Continued Read the original post: Samsung Adds Galaxy S23 Series to Certified Re-Newed Program,... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/20/2024 17:45 EDT

Google Pushes New Pixel 7, Pixel 8 April Update to Fix Calling and Network Issues

The mystery April update build that Google posted the other day still hasn’t been acknowledged by Google, but one of their carrier partners has now spilled the beans on it. It is indeed a fresh April update that is rolling out to try and fix LTE call and network data issues that folks have become … Continued Read the original post: Google Pushes New Pixel 7, Pixel 8 April Update... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/19/2024 13:57 EDT

Android 15 Could Tell You About the Health of Your Phone’s Storage

With phone manufacturers attempting to support their new phones for up to 7 years, folks who decide to keep them for longer periods of time need to consider what happens to a phone over that time. We know that batteries can degrade and their charges last less and less and can only be fully charged for … Continued Read the original post: Android 15 Could Tell You About the Health... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/19/2024 13:16 EDT

Pixel 7a Drops Further to $339

Earlier this week, we told you about the Pixel 7a dropping to a crazy-low price of $349. Apologies are in-store for those who jumped on that deal, because the price has now gone lower. I’m sorry! Over at Woot, the Pixel 7a can be had for $339. We’re at $160 off today, instead of the … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 7a Drops Further to $339 Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/19/2024 11:34 EDT

Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome as Expected

A purported prototype of the Pixel 9 Pro has found its way on the Internet, giving us an early real-life look at Google’s upcoming flagship phone. It is every bit of wonderful that we hoped it would be, assuming you like an iPhone-esque design, which we get a comparison to in the leak. The device … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 04/18/2024 13:26 EDT

Google Brings Pixel and Android Teams Together Because AI

If you didn’t already know that Google was going heavy on AI, major reorganization news out of the Search giant today should finally help you realize that they believe AI is the future and they need teams working closer together to realize it. Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a new “Platforms and Devices” team that … Continued Read the original post: Google Brings Pixel and Android Teams Together Because AI Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 04/18/2024 12:20 EDT

Nothing Phone (2) Gets Big 2.5.5 Update With ChatGPT Integration

The Nothing Phone (2) is getting a large update starting this week as Nothing OS 2.5.5. The update’s headline feature is a new ChatGPT integration that makes the AI chatbot more available at any moment, plus there are other new features coming with plenty of bug fixes to round everything out. For the ChatGPT integration, … Continued Read the original post: Nothing Phone (2) Gets Big 2.5.5 Update With ChatGPT... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/17/2024 15:22 EDT

Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8, Hopefully For Those Missing It

When we asked everyone a week ago if the April Google Pixel update was treating them well, we did so because we also wanted to check to make sure that everyone had received it. There were dozens of reports at the time suggesting that Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 owners with AT&T service were not … Continued Read the original post: Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 2 place · 04/17/2024 14:13 EDT

DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB in Exclusive Color for $759 ($900 Off)

Thanks to an instant discount and enhanced trade-in promotion, buyers of the Galaxy S24 Ultra (1TB) can get the phone for as little as $759. That’s $900 in savings, which ain’t bad at all. This deal is exclusive to the S24 Ultra in the Samsung.com exclusive color of Titanium Green. Thankfully, that color is super … Continued Read the original post: DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB in Exclusive Color for... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 04/17/2024 12:22 EDT

Google Will Use AI to Help EV Owners Find Chargers

Unlike a Shell or Chevron station, EV charging spots can sometimes be tricky to find. They can be situated in hotel parking lots in the sub basement of a garage or even tucked behind restaurants where you definitely wouldn’t want to order the chicken strips. Point is, Google Maps wants to make finding these chargers … Continued Read the original post: Google Will Use AI to Help EV Owners Find... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/17/2024 12:02 EDT

Comcast New NOW Mobile is Unlimited Prepaid at $25

Comcast introduced a new line of prepaid wireless (and internet) plans today under its NOW brand, which currently includes NOW TV and NOW WiFi Pass. The basics here are that you get unlimited data, talk, and text at a low price with access to all of the Xfinity hotspots across the country. The new NOW … Continued Read the original post: Comcast New NOW Mobile is Unlimited Prepaid at $25 Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/17/2024 11:18 EDT

Visible Announces Annual Plans, Save Up to $145 for Service

Visible is introducing annual payment options for its Visible and Visible+ plans. With this, instead of paying a monthly price, you’ll pay a one time fee annually, saving you a good amount of money over the long run. The standard Visible plan will only save you $25 if you pay the $275 up front for … Continued Read the original post: Visible Announces Annual Plans, Save Up to $145 for... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/16/2024 18:48 EDT

Here’s Where to Find Verizon and AT&T Broadband Facts

By April 10, the FCC asked all broadband providers in the US to list broadband facts or labels on their sites that provide easy-to-digest information about their wired and wireless plans. These labels would be used like the nutrition labels on food are, in a way that lets you know the straight-forward details without having … Continued Read the original post: Here’s Where to Find Verizon and AT&T Broadband Facts Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 04/16/2024 13:54 EDT

Google Drive on Desktop Gets Dark Mode

Considering how long this seemed to take, we didn’t think this day was ever coming. After a good amount of waiting, Google Drive on the web is now available with dark mode, and yup, it’s super hot. Google showcases dark mode for Drive in all of its glory down below. Now I turn my attention … Continued Read the original post: Google Drive on Desktop Gets Dark Mode Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 04/16/2024 13:24 EDT

A “Pixel 9 Pro Fold” is Goofy, But That Means Four Pixel 9 Devices

The story of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro took a wild twist at the end of March when a new report and set of renders suggested that Google would expand the Pixel 9 line-up to include three devices: a Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. This week, another new … Continued Read the original post: A “Pixel 9 Pro Fold” is Goofy, But That... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 04/16/2024 11:26 EDT

Time to Claim Your Free Oversized T-Mobile Tote Bag

T-Mobile customers, today is the day to claim that free oversized T-Mobile-branded tote bag. Perfect for your next beach trip, this magenta-colored bag is going to make you the life of the party. Or at the very least, people will appreciate its uniqueness. To claim this week’s gift, you’ll need to open the T Life … Continued Read the original post: Time to Claim Your Free Oversized T-Mobile Tote Bag Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 04/15/2024 17:41 EDT

One UI 6.1 Announced for Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Fold 4, and Tab S8

Samsung announced this week that it is set to bring the One UI 6.1 update, aka the Galaxy AI update, to quite a few more devices in the near future. Specifically, owners of the Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Fold 4, and Galaxy Tab S8 series devices will receive the One … Continued Read the original post: One UI 6.1 Announced for Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/15/2024 17:02 EDT

Google One Subscribers Also Losing Free Shipping on Photos Print Orders

Late last week, Google announced that it would be refocusing its Google One efforts on features that people were actually using. That meant One subscribers would be losing access to the service’s VPN feature. However, there’s been another causality of this, that being free shipping on select print orders from Google Photos. In an email … Continued Read the original post: Google One Subscribers Also Losing Free Shipping on Photos... Read more ›

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