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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 05/07/2026 10:01 EDT

Google Fit Users Will Switch to Google Health Later This Year

As a part of today’s flood of Fitbit and Google Health news, there’s also something for Google Fit users to be aware of. With Fitbit users all having to switch over to Google Health in a couple of weeks, since Google Health is the future of health and fitness from Google, you may be wondering... Read the original post: Google Fit Users Will Switch to Google Health Later This Year Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/07/2026 10:00 EDT

Google Health Introduced as Fitbit Replacement, Google Health Coach Too

Today is a very big day in the world of Google, its wearables, and its goals for fitness and health going forward. Not only did Google announce the Fitbit Air, they also introduced Google Health for the first time, with a Google Health Premium plan and Coach along for the ride. If you are a... Read the original post: Google Health Introduced as Fitbit Replacement, Google Health Coach Too Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/07/2026 10:00 EDT

Fitbit Air Official as Google’s New Screen-Less $99 WHOOP Competitor

We can stop the social media stocking as of this morning and tell you that the Fitbit Air is now official from Google. The screen-less device is as we reported earlier, a $99 wrist wearable that’ll keep track of all of your health metrics and sporty activities. This device is launching alongside the new Google... Read the original post: Fitbit Air Official as Google’s New Screen-Less $99 WHOOP Competitor Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 05/07/2026 10:00 EDT

Fitbit App is Dead

All of today’s news surrounding the Fitbit Air and Google Health is pretty exciting because it feels like a major shift for Google into the health and fitness space. While they’ve been here for some time with apps like Google Fit and their acquisition of Fitbit, all of it felt separated in kind of an... Read the original post: Fitbit App is Dead Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/07/2026 09:13 EDT

Verizon Raises Price on Unlimited Ultimate Plan With 3-Year Price Lock

This won’t surprise any of you, but it only took a year for Verizon to increase the price of a plan that it introduced with a 3-year price lock. Today, Verizon increased the price of its Unlimited Ultimate plan, pushing its rate $5 per month higher no matter the number of lines on it. The... Read the original post: Verizon Raises Price on Unlimited Ultimate Plan With 3-Year Price Lock Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/06/2026 17:19 EDT

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 Releases for Pixel Phones

Following the first Android 17 QPR1 Beta release a couple of weeks ago, Google is already back to give us Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2. There must have been enough critical bugs that they couldn’t wait until Google I/O in a couple of weeks. This fresh update is available now as CP31.260423.012.A1 for all supported... Read the original post: Android 17 QPR1 Beta 2 Releases for Pixel Phones Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/06/2026 16:03 EDT

Snapseed 4.0 Arrives on Android This Week

Snapseed, the photo editing app that used to be all the rage, is about to have a glow up. Teased on both X and Instagram this week, Snapseed 4.0 is getting released to both Android and iOS later this week. iOS users on social media are saying that the revamped design has already been live... Read the original post: Snapseed 4.0 Arrives on Android This Week Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/06/2026 15:39 EDT

Galaxy Ring 2 Probably Not Coming Until 2027

If you were hoping to see Samsung launch a Galaxy Ring sequel, it’s not looking like a launch will take place in 2026. According to a report out of South Korea, Samsung isn’t pressuring themselves to release a Galaxy Ring 2 until the second half of 2027. Once released, Galaxy Ring 2 should be a... Read the original post: Galaxy Ring 2 Probably Not Coming Until 2027 Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/06/2026 12:40 EDT

Liquid Glass on Android Hopes Crushed

Alongside the tease of the upcoming “The Android Show: I/O Edition,” plenty of folks noticed that the short video showed the Android mascot switching from its normal green self into a clearer, glass-like vibe as it pulled a light string to dance between dark and light modes. Was this a hint at an upcoming UI... Read the original post: Liquid Glass on Android Hopes Crushed Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/06/2026 12:09 EDT

One UI 8.5 Rollout Begins Today in South Korea

Samsung has begun the process of rolling out One UI 8.5. The update is headed first to South Korea, followed by other markets soon. This news follows the beta for One UI 8.5 that lasted a few months and rolled out to many different Galaxy devices. Testing must have gone well. You can view the... Read the original post: One UI 8.5 Rollout Begins Today in South Korea Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 05/05/2026 15:11 EDT

Google Issues Warning For May 2026 Pixel 10 Update

The May 2026 Google Pixel update is available as you read this and you should be able to update to it immediately if you go looking in the right places. For most, that will mean an over-the-air update that’ll arrive without issue and get you setup for the next update to come. For those with... Read the original post: Google Issues Warning For May 2026 Pixel 10 Update Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/05/2026 14:15 EDT

2026 May Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone

Google released the May 2026 Pixel update this morning, giving us at least one final Android 16 build before they release Android 17 to the masses. While Android 17 is very much in the final stages of its beta program, things must not quite be ready or Google is saving that release for Google I/O... Read the original post: 2026 May Pixel Update Available for Your Pixel Phone Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/05/2026 14:14 EDT

Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Updates are Missing: Here’s What is Happening With Your Pixel

The expected Pixel update schedule has changed in the past year for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series. Both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of phones should still be supported through 2026, 2027, and beyond, we’re just starting to question what the cadence for updates will be going forward. I bring this... Read the original post: Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Updates are Missing: Here’s What is... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/05/2026 13:00 EDT

Android Show “I/O Edition” to Highlight One of Android’s Biggest Years Yet

Someone must have slipped up a week ago and posted this slightly early, so if you saw it and are thinking you’ve seen this before, I apologize. However, it’s now official that Google will host a “The Android Show: I/O Edition” on May 12 to showcase a bunch of Android happenings at I/O 2026. This... Read the original post: Android Show “I/O Edition” to Highlight One of Android’s Biggest Years... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/05/2026 12:00 EDT

Google Home Updated With Gemini 3.1, App Gets Big Improvements

Google is shipping out a two-part update to the entire Google Home experience. You have your Google Home hardware and the software it runs getting updated with the latest Gemini model, but then we also have the Google Home app that’s getting improved upon, too. As announced, Gemini 3.1 is coming to supported Google Home... Read the original post: Google Home Updated With Gemini 3.1, App Gets Big Improvements Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/05/2026 11:41 EDT

RCS Encryption Ready to Rollout Between iPhones and Android in New Update

Back in February, Google and Apple confirmed that they had begun testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) through RCS when messages were sent between an iPhone and an Android device. That was all happening as a part of iOS 26.4 beta builds, but it now appears that with an update to iOS 26.5 that the true rollout... Read the original post: RCS Encryption Ready to Rollout Between iPhones and Android in New... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/04/2026 19:00 EDT

May Google Play Updates Bring Several Changes

The monthly Google System Services has begun rolling out with fresh updates for Google Play Services (v26.17) and the Google Play Store (v51.3). The list of changes isn’t lengthy at this moment, but Google is known to push additional updates throughout a month. For now, we have account management changes when you sign-in with a... Read the original post: May Google Play Updates Bring Several Changes Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/04/2026 17:49 EDT

Gemini App Looks Way Better on iOS Now

Google is showing off a Gemini app makeover and it looks incredibly clean. The issue people are having is, it’s been released first to iOS and not Android. Rude. From what we can view in screenshots, since our iOS-powered devices haven’t yet received the change that began to seed out late last week and over... Read the original post: Gemini App Looks Way Better on iOS Now Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/04/2026 15:07 EDT

Buy Select Galaxy Watch, Get Free Withings Smart Scale ($130 Value)

Samsung is hosting a nice promo on eligible Galaxy Watch purchases. When you purchase a full-price Galaxy Watch, Samsung is including a Withings Smart Body Scale for free, a value of $130. Eligible watches are the Galaxy Watch 7, Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra. To claim, the process is very simple.... Read the original post: Buy Select Galaxy Watch, Get Free Withings Smart Scale ($130 Value) Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/04/2026 11:43 EDT

Costco Members Can Now Access T-Mobile Deals Online

T-Mobile and Costco look to be streamlining their partnership, with Costco members now able to access carrier benefits directly through the T-Mobile website. Before this, most perks were reserved for in-person Costco warehouse visits. The perks are quite good, especially for anyone not on T-Mobile who is considering a switch. That’s how they get ya.... Read the original post: Costco Members Can Now Access T-Mobile Deals Online Read more ›

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