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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 06/05/2026 13:47 EDT

Google’s Pixel Studio App is Done

As a part of the Pixel 9 Pro launch, Google went all-in on AI and Gemini, giving us several experiences that all leaned on the up-and-coming tech. One of those features was a new app for the Pixel 9 series called Pixel Studio. Pixel Studio was an image generation app that never really found its... Read the original post: Google’s Pixel Studio App is Done Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 05/15/2026 17:11 EDT

Saving $1,000 Off the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is So Easy

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is without a doubt the best foldable phone I’ve ever used and I’m not sure there is a folding device I’d put close to it in 2nd. It’s that good. The size, thickness, displays, cameras, and software are all about as peak as you’ll find in a foldable. Because of... Read the original post: Saving $1,000 Off the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is So Easy Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 05/15/2026 16:48 EDT

Galaxy Watch 8 Cut to $199

When the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 first launched, we were impressed by its refreshed design and still think it’s right next to the Pixel Watch 4 as the best looking smartwatch on the market. This thing is clean, has all of the best specs, and will last owners for years to come thanks to all... Read the original post: Galaxy Watch 8 Cut to $199 Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/15/2026 15:03 EDT

Gemini Intelligence on Your Pixel or Galaxy Phone Looking Doubtful

This week’s Android announcements were big, just as Google said they would be. We got a preview of some of Android 17’s biggest upcoming features, plus Google announced Gemini Intelligence, the next big move for Gemini onto flagship devices. This next step for Gemini on your Android phone will proactively do things unlike previous Gemini... Read the original post: Gemini Intelligence on Your Pixel or Galaxy Phone Looking Doubtful Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/15/2026 10:49 EDT

Verizon Loyalty Discount Still Saving Big Money

The Verizon loyalty discount that is rarely advertised to customers is still around and available to those who are willing to go looking for it. We last talked about it in March, but from posts around the internet, it sure seems like old tricks to generate a loyalty discount are very much active. For those... Read the original post: Verizon Loyalty Discount Still Saving Big Money Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/15/2026 09:49 EDT

Galaxy S24 Owners, Come Get Your One UI 8.5 Update and AirDrop

Samsung sent the first wave of One UI 8.5 updates at the beginning of the week to the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 in the US. To finish the week, they have expanded that rollout to include the Galaxy S24 series. Owners of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy... Read the original post: Galaxy S24 Owners, Come Get Your One UI 8.5 Update and... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 05/14/2026 13:07 EDT

Here’s Even More Android 17 Features You Need to Know

Google may have revealed a bunch of major feature changes for Android 17 earlier this week through the latest edition of “The Android Show,” but they weren’t done. Today, the Android team dropped a new video that dives into other Android 17 changes you might love even more. As a bit of a spoiler, most... Read the original post: Here’s Even More Android 17 Features You Need to Know Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/14/2026 12:45 EDT

AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Team Up to Eliminate Dead Zones Across US

AT&T detailed a joint venture (JV) between the Big Three this week. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile are teaming up improve customer experience by eliminating coverage gaps, as well as help drive the industry as a whole by, “enabling competition and fostering innovation.” The big takeaway is that the JV is in a position to better... Read the original post: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Team Up to Eliminate Dead Zones Across US Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/14/2026 12:03 EDT

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a Quick $130 Off

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic first launched, we welcomed the return of the rotating bezel to Samsung’s watch line-up. Having a bezel that moves and can maneuver through software is such a unique feature. This Watch 8 Classic also happens to be a looker with top tier specs and will last owners for years to come... Read the original post: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is a Quick $130 Off Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/13/2026 15:30 EDT

Android 17 Theme Color Slider Brings Real Customization

Google looks to be preparing a major upgrade for the Wallpaper & Style app, providing a color slider that will give you complete control over the theme colors your Android 17-powered phone shows. Right now, Google provides preselected color palettes to choose from. With the introduction of an actual slider, the color options are essentially... Read the original post: Android 17 Theme Color Slider Brings Real Customization Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/13/2026 14:24 EDT

How Good are the New Android 17 3D Emoji?

Yesterday, Google announced so many new changes and features coming to Android in the near future that we’re still trying to process it all. One of the easier changes to absorb has to be the new 3D emoji that are coming with Android 17. We pointed these out in our massive change list post, but... Read the original post: How Good are the New Android 17 3D Emoji? Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/13/2026 13:53 EDT

Here’s a First Look at the New Google Fitbit Air

The Google Fitbit Air was announced last week and immediately went up for pre-order with a ship date at around May 26. It costs either $99 or $129 depending on which version you want, is a screen-less health and fitness tracker that competes with WHOOP, and is helping launch the new Google Health app and... Read the original post: Here’s a First Look at the New Google Fitbit Air Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/13/2026 13:48 EDT

Instagram Instants, Meta’s Snapchat Replacement

Meta has cooked up a Snapchat-like replacement app for Instagram users. Located inside of the Instagram app (as well as a standalone app), the new Instants feature is dedicated to sharing photos with close friends that disappear after viewing or are automatically removed after 24 hours if not viewed. Instants cannot be edited before posting,... Read the original post: Instagram Instants, Meta’s Snapchat Replacement Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/13/2026 12:34 EDT

Here’s Every New Change in Samsung’s One UI 9 Update

Samsung surprised us yesterday with the release of the first One UI 9 beta only 24-hours or so after they gave us stable One UI 8.5 on numerous devices. This first One UI 9 beta is only available to the Galaxy S26 series, but still pretty fun to welcome in new software. It also happens... Read the original post: Here’s Every New Change in Samsung’s One UI 9 Update Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/13/2026 11:56 EDT

Next Galaxy Unpacked Penciled for July 22 in London

It was in early April when we heard that the next Unpacked event from Samsung would take place in July. It would appear that Samsung has unofficially locked down the time and place — July 22 in London, according to a report from South Korea. We can expect the usual 2H suspects at this event,... Read the original post: Next Galaxy Unpacked Penciled for July 22 in London Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 05/12/2026 13:02 EDT

Googlebook is Replacing Chromebook, Coming Later This Year

Google announced Googlebook this morning, the successor to Chromebook devices. Built with Gemini at its core, as well as support for Android apps from Google Play, Google says this was its opportunity to, “rethink laptops again.” With partners such as ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo already lined up, Googlebooks are built on Android, designed to... Read the original post: Googlebook is Replacing Chromebook, Coming Later This Year Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/12/2026 13:01 EDT

Google and Apple Make It Easier to Switch From iPhone to Android

As a part of today’s wave of Android announcements, Google shared that it had made huge progress in the iPhone-to-Android switching space. Google said that they worked with Apple (!) to completely overhaul the transfer process from an iPhone to an Android device. This overhaul will allow for more than ever to wirelessly make the... Read the original post: Google and Apple Make It Easier to Switch From iPhone to... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/12/2026 13:01 EDT

YouTube is Finally Coming to Android Auto

We shared this bit of info in our post about all of the upcoming improvements to Android Auto, but it seemed big enough to callout on its own. YouTube is finally coming to Android Auto! We could see other video apps too, but Google has officially confirmed YouTube. Once this goes live later this year... Read the original post: YouTube is Finally Coming to Android Auto Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/12/2026 13:00 EDT

Android Auto Getting a Full Refresh With Widgets, YouTube, Material 3, More

As a part of today’s “The Android Show: I/O Edition,” Google shared the future of Android Auto, as well as Cars with Google built-in (Android Automotive). There are big changes coming to both, but Android Auto is getting what they are referring to as a “full refresh.” READ: 13+ new Android features coming from I/O... Read the original post: Android Auto Getting a Full Refresh With Widgets, YouTube, Material 3,... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/12/2026 13:00 EDT

Android is Getting Gemini Intelligence, Custom Widgets, Super-powered Gboard, So Much More

If you didn’t end up watching “The Android Show: I/O Edition” this morning, we have the full recap for you spread across numerous posts, because this was indeed a big show with more announcements than most of us will ever be able to keep track of. Google teased this upcoming Google I/O as being one... Read the original post: Android is Getting Gemini Intelligence, Custom Widgets, Super-powered Gboard, So Much... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/12/2026 13:00 EDT

Android 17 is Going Hard on Security

We already covered all of the fun new features introduced today by Google that you’ll soon be playing with on your Android phone. There are more than a dozen new toys for you to learn about and get excited for. But this is Android and security is as big of a component as anything. As... Read the original post: Android 17 is Going Hard on Security Read more ›

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