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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 09/11/2025 12:28 EDT

Gmail Adds New Package Tracking Summary to Top of Your Inbox

Google today announced that Gmail is getting purchase and delivery updates in a special section at the top of your inbox. Honestly, I feel like I’ve had this in my personal Gmail account for weeks (month+?) and didn’t realize it was new, but it is! It’s official now. Google is actually adding a new “Purchases” … Continued Read the original post: Gmail Adds New Package Tracking Summary to Top of... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 08/21/2025 12:28 EDT

ESPN’s New Streaming Service is Live at $29.99, But You’ll Want to Bundle

ESPN has gone live with its new stand-alone streaming service called ESPN Unlimited. The new Unlimited service is the service so many of us have been waiting for – a streaming option that gets us all of ESPN without the need for a bigger cable or streaming TV subscription. ESPN Unlimited plans, pricing: The new … Continued Read the original post: ESPN’s New Streaming Service is Live at $29.99, But... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/21/2025 11:29 EDT

Dark Mode Randomly Hits Fitbit App Before Its Big Redesign

I know that we all read yesterday’s news about a brand new Fitbit app launching in October alongside the Pixel Watch 4 with the dark mode that we should have had years ago, but I have some related news that will help us get through the next month or so. Yesterday, the Fitbit team also … Continued Read the original post: Dark Mode Randomly Hits Fitbit App Before Its Big... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 16:22 EDT

Android 16 QPR2’s New Expanded Dark Theme Can Force All Apps to Darkness

In the new Android 16 QPR2 Beta, Google has added a new “Expanded” option in the dark theme settings area that “Automatically applies Dark theme to more apps for improved accessibility.” If you had any holdout apps who refused to add a properly supported dark theme, Google has come to the rescue. Since most apps … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR2’s New Expanded Dark Theme Can Force... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 16:15 EDT

Android 16 QPR2 Finally Can Lightly Theme All of Your App Icons

As a part of the new Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that dropped this week, Google said they were adding an “Auto-Themed App Icons” feature. We fired up the beta and immediately looked for this first, as Google’s attempt at icon theming up until this point has been lackluster. They’ve essentially let app developers off … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR2 Finally Can Lightly Theme All of... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 16:03 EDT

Android 16 QPR2 Adds Lock Screen Widgets to Phones Again

Lock Screen widgets are fully back! In the first Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that was just released, Google added a toggle in lock screen settings on phones to allow “Widgets on lock screen.” We’ve come full circle on this feature, after Google removed them so many years ago. Android 16 lock screen widgets: Back … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR2 Adds Lock Screen Widgets to Phones... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 15:38 EDT

Gemini Coming to Replace Google Assistant on Google Home Devices

Huge news this afternoon, on top of the Pixel 10 announcement and Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 release, Google has confirmed that Gemini is coming to replace Google Assistant on the company’s lineup of smart speakers and displays. Slated for early access release in October, “Gemini for Home uses the advanced reasoning, inference and search capabilities … Continued Read the original post: Gemini Coming to Replace Google Assistant on Google... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 14:48 EDT

What’s New in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1!

Google has already had a wild enough day with the unveiling of its new hardware line-up, but they apparently weren’t satisfied with just that. To top off the day, Google has released Android 16 QPR2 with a first Beta 1 build for all of its current Pixel devices that are still receiving updates, from the … Continued Read the original post: What’s New in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1! Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 14:42 EDT

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 Released for Pixel Devices

If today wasn’t fun enough, Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. It’s available for the Pixel 9 series back to the Pixel 6 series, bringing a lot of new things to check out. Highlights in the changelog include an expanded dark theme, auto-themed app icons(!), smoother Android migrations, and plenty … Continued Read the original post: Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 Released for Pixel Devices Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 14:04 EDT

Here’s When the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 Actually Ship to You

You read through all that was announced today from Google and you might want to order a variety of items. From the Pixel 10 to the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, everything is up for pre-order right now. However, not everything is shipping at the same time, so here are the dates you … Continued Read the original post: Here’s When the Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4 Actually... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 12:00 EDT

Pixelsnap is Here as Qi2 for Pixel 10 Series, and Yes, Magnets are Built-in

Google’s Pixel 10 series is essentially the first major Android phone line-up to truly embrace Qi2 wireless charging by building the magnets into the phone. We all know that Samsung found a little carve-out for their “Qi2 Ready” nonsense on Galaxy S25 and Fold 6, where they got to use the branding without putting in … Continued Read the original post: Pixelsnap is Here as Qi2 for Pixel 10 Series,... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 12:00 EDT

Pixel 10 Series Official at $799, Launches With Tensor G5 and Qi2 on August 28

All of that unofficial drip can stop – Google has fully revealed the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL today. We now know the price, specs, release date, and so many of the new features without having to question what is or isn’t correct. We know everything about the Pixel 10 … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10 Series Official at $799, Launches With Tensor... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 12:00 EDT

Pixel Buds 2a Official at $129 With ANC, Gemini, and Design Upgrades

This hardware announcement may slip under the radar some after Google just showed off the Pixel 10 series and the Pixel Watch 4, but I wouldn’t sleep on them. The Pixel Buds 2a are official and have some really nice upgrades over the original A-series buds. The price isn’t bad either. Pixel Buds 2a price, … Continued Read the original post: Pixel Buds 2a Official at $129 With ANC, Gemini,... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 08/20/2025 12:00 EDT

Here’s the Craziest New AI Features in the Pixel 10 Series

The story of Google’s hardware going forward is almost never going to be about how good the actual hardware is. While Google continues to improve designs and materials used and the specs inside of its phones, like the new Pixel 10 series, the company is currently focused on Gemini and AI and what that technology can … Continued Read the original post: Here’s the Craziest New AI Features in the... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 12:00 EDT

Pixel 10 Gets Voice-Powered Photo Editing in Google Photos

Google announced this morning that Google Photos is getting a new feature, first on the Pixel 10 series, followed by other devices soon. With the feature, users can simply speak desired edits to Google Photos and the app will handle the heavy lifting. Google Photos is already pretty easy to use, with suggestions being made … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10 Gets Voice-Powered Photo Editing in Google Photos Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 12:00 EDT

Pixel 10 Goes eSIM Only in US

When Apple launched the iPhone 14 back 2022, they made a connectivity move that was and still is somewhat controversial, at least in the US. For US models of the iPhone 14 series, the phones switched to being eSIM only and lacked the slot for a traditional or physical SIM card. With the launch of … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10 Goes eSIM Only in US Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 12:00 EDT

Pixel 10 Pro Fold Official at $1,799 and Ships October 9

Google’s big hardware day once again includes 4 phones you’ll be able to buy, one of which is a foldable that is both expensive and improved. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the follow-up to last year’s excellent Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Google even found some ways to make us wonder if we need … Continued Read the original post: Pixel 10 Pro Fold Official at $1,799 and Ships... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 12:00 EDT

Pixel Watch 4 Official at $349 With Chip Upgrade, Big Battery Life

Google has brought back its Pixel Watch line for a 4th year, this time as the Pixel Watch 4. Like with the launch of the Pixel Watch 3, we are once again getting two sizes, as well as a couple of noteworthy upgrades that might get you to slap one on the wrist. For the … Continued Read the original post: Pixel Watch 4 Official at $349 With Chip Upgrade,... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 12:00 EDT

Fitbit Finally Gets New App With Dark Mode, Also an AI-Powered “Personal Health Coach”

As a part of the wave of Pixel hardware announcements from today, Google also previewed the future of Fitbit that includes both a redesigned app (dark mode!) and their new personal health coach, which is powered by AI and will attempt to “help you be your best.” New Fitbit app with dark mode: Before we … Continued Read the original post: Fitbit Finally Gets New App With Dark Mode, Also... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 08/20/2025 11:30 EDT

Watch the Pixel 10 Event at 10am Pacific

Google’s Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a event is finally happening today. The leaks can stop, thank you. The event kicks off at 10AM Pacific (1PM Eastern) if you’d like to watch it live. It should be a fun event with celebrities doing the hosting, probably too much talk about AI, and … Continued Read the original post: Watch the Pixel 10 Event at 10am Pacific Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 08/19/2025 16:34 EDT

OnePlus 15 Reported With Display Packing 165Hz Refresh Rate

We are currently waiting on official details from OnePlus concerning its next flagship device, rumored to be the OnePlus 15. While we have heard things like big battery and super fast charging, the latest detail has to do with the display. A bit more specifically, the display’s refresh rate. According to a report based on … Continued Read the original post: OnePlus 15 Reported With Display Packing 165Hz Refresh Rate Read more ›

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