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Kellen @ Droid Life · 02/13/2026 10:57 EDT

Google Photos Gets a Fresh New Design

Opening Google Photos on an iPhone this morning showed us an upcoming design change that could land on Android in the near future. Google appears to be readying a new bottom bar that takes on some style ideas from Apple’s newest design language, without bringing in that awful glass aesthetic. In the latest Google Photos … Continued Read the original post: Google Photos Gets a Fresh New Design Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 02/12/2026 14:36 EDT

T-Mobile Will Start Doing Live Translation of Calls

T-Mobile announced this week that it has a new AI-powered feature on the way that’ll translate calls for its customers on their network. Rather than needing a device to do a similar translation (like a Pixel 10 does), T-Mobile wants any phone to be able to experience live translations when needed. Because this is the … Continued Read the original post: T-Mobile Will Start Doing Live Translation of Calls Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 02/12/2026 13:16 EDT

Samsung’s Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-Order Deal

The Galaxy S26 Ultra launch is days away and we’ll then know all of the official specs, features, and reasons to buy one. More importantly, we’ll know the best Galaxy S26 Ultra deal that’ll get you the biggest savings and more. In previous Galaxy S launches, the pre-order period is the best moment to save … Continued Read the original post: Samsung’s Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Pre-Order Deal Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 02/12/2026 11:51 EDT

Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup

We have already seen a few Pixel 10a renders, but as we have gotten closer to a launch day, the quality of said renders has increased. Early renders usually start out as 3rd-party CAD renders, then renders from the OEM get leaked but they are low-res and don’t offer a lot of detail. This week, … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10a Renders Show Flush Backside, Full Color Lineup Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 02/11/2026 14:21 EDT

Android 17 Beta 1 Not Releasing Today

We already updated our post on today’s Android 17 Beta 1 launch, but wanted to make sure everyone was aware and to also know that they could stop refreshing or checking for updates. Google informed us that Android 17 Beta 1 will no longer arrive today. Instead, Google says the release of Android 17 is … Continued Read the original post: Android 17 Beta 1 Not Releasing Today Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 02/11/2026 13:01 EDT

Here’s Why There is No Android 17 Developer Preview

You may be wondering why Android 17 Beta is already here without several Android 17 Developer Preview builds before it? The reason is pretty simple. In July of last year, Google introduced the Android Canary track as a way for developers to test out new features or to see what Google has planned for future … Continued Read the original post: Here’s Why There is No Android 17 Developer Preview Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 02/11/2026 13:00 EDT

Android 17 Release Calendar Published, Platform Stability Scheduled for March

Android 17 has arrived, along with a release calendar that will help users time when they can expect new builds from Google. The first build to release, which is in beta, is available now for download to select Pixel devices. Moving forward, Google has planned an aggressive release schedule. The Android team expects to reach … Continued Read the original post: Android 17 Release Calendar Published, Platform Stability Scheduled for... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 02/11/2026 13:00 EDT

Android 17 Beta is Already Here for Pixel Phones to Test

After a brief tease yesterday afternoon, Google has gone and done it – Android 17 is already here for Pixel phones. Google announced this morning that Android 17 Beta 1 will arrive as an over-the-air update in the Android Beta Program and as images in Android Studio for developers who don’t own a Pixel. You … Continued Read the original post: Android 17 Beta is Already Here for Pixel Phones... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 02/10/2026 19:42 EDT

Android 17 is Releasing “Soon”

Google surprised the Android world this afternoon by announcing that Android 17 Beta 1 is arriving “soon.” Yeah, Android 17, at least as a beta release, will be here soon enough that they needed to make sure you knew and were prepared for its release. There’s a couple of things to note about this. For … Continued Read the original post: Android 17 is Releasing “Soon” Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 02/10/2026 18:00 EDT

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25

Samsung has booked the date at which they will unveil the Galaxy S26 series. February 25 is the day, 10am PT (1pm ET) is the time. In the press release, Samsung says, “Get ready for a mobile experience designed to remove friction from the things you do every day. The new Galaxy S series is … Continued Read the original post: Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Scheduled for February 25 Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 02/10/2026 16:34 EDT

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 Update Released for Pixel Phones

Google just dropped a minor update for the Android 16 QPR3 Beta program. The update arrives as Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 and appears to be a little bug fixer that they didn’t even provide a changelog for. The update is available as build CP11.251209.009 for the Pixel 6/6 Pro/6a/7/7 Pro, along with build CP11.251209.009.A1 … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 Update Released for Pixel... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 02/10/2026 15:56 EDT

$300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL Makes It Your Next Phone

We told you a couple of months ago that you should only buy the Pixel 10 Pro XL if it was $300 off and we mostly stand by that. Google and its retail partners often drop the price of its best phones by $200 or $250 and that’s super tempting, but the $300 off mark … Continued Read the original post: $300 Off Pixel 10 Pro XL Makes It Your... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 02/10/2026 15:39 EDT

Telegram on Android Gets “Massive” Redesign

Telegram announced this week that it has pushed out a major update to the Android version of its messaging app. They are calling this a “massive redesign,” and that’s mostly because it is finally catching up to the recent iOS redesign that introduced Apple’s Liquid Glass design. In a blog post, Telegram says that the … Continued Read the original post: Telegram on Android Gets “Massive” Redesign Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 02/10/2026 14:24 EDT

AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan

For those looking for the best AT&T unlimited plan, the choices are pretty simple to narrow down, thanks to AT&T only offering 3 different plans. Unlike T-Mobile, who has more plans than I can keep track of, AT&T has a straight-forward line-up of unlimited data options with clear descriptions for features. I’ve got to be … Continued Read the original post: AT&T’s Best Unlimited Plan Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 02/10/2026 14:17 EDT

Report: Samsung Inspired by Apple, Testing Return of Variable Aperture for Camera System

Samsung is reported to be testing the return of a variable aperture for its camera system, supposedly taking inspiration from Apple that is said to include it on the iPhone 18 Pro. The funny part, Samsung has utilized a two-stage aperture in the past, last found on the Galaxy 10 series. On recent phones, software … Continued Read the original post: Report: Samsung Inspired by Apple, Testing Return of Variable... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 02/10/2026 12:26 EDT

Fitbit’s New Personal Health Coach Arrives on iOS

In October of last year, Fitbit began rolling out its new Personal Health Coach to Premium subscribers on Android in a Public Preview, giving them an initial taste of what the future of Fitbit could look like. Google and Fitbit were betting big on the idea that people looking to stay healthy might want help … Continued Read the original post: Fitbit’s New Personal Health Coach Arrives on iOS Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 02/10/2026 09:00 EDT

Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they will set course to become “simpler, leaner, and scrappier.” New CEO Dan Schulman admitted in his first days that Verizon had “relied too heavily on price increases” and that his … Continued Read the original post: Verizon’s Best Unlimited Plan Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 02/10/2026 08:15 EDT

T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to their networks and the value customers must see in their plans. For T-Mobile, a semi-recent switch to “Experience” plans brought a shake-up to their approach that kept many of the add-ons or bonuses, but now … Continued Read the original post: T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 02/09/2026 17:49 EDT

YouTube TV Gets Flexible, Intros Sports Plan for $65/Mo and More

YouTube TV is becoming more flexible for subscribers, allowing you to essentially pick and choose what your money gets you. A YouTube TV plan is currently $82.99/mo for 100+ networks across genres. In the coming weeks, YouTube TV will introduce 10+ plans across varying genres, offering you a way to get what you want and … Continued Read the original post: YouTube TV Gets Flexible, Intros Sports Plan for $65/Mo... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 02/09/2026 15:33 EDT

Monday Question: Are You Paying for a Music Streaming Service?

Apple Music. Spotify. YouTube Music. Pandora. Amazon Music. In 2026, there are plenty of music streaming services to choose from, and if you aren’t using the same one as your friend group, sharing tunes can be a little difficult and maybe even downright embarrassing. When someone links me to Spotify, I have to search for … Continued Read the original post: Monday Question: Are You Paying for a Music Streaming... Read more ›

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