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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/04/2026 10:26 EDT

Pixel 11 Series Specs Leak Tells All

Now that May has kicked off, we’re really only a few months away from Google telling us all about its upcoming Pixel 11 series. Since the big refresh on the Pixel line happened with the Pixel 9 series, we’ve seen Google switch to an August release window. With summer quickly approaching, it only makes sense... Read the original post: Pixel 11 Series Specs Leak Tells All Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/04/2026 08:45 EDT

Samsung’s Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Deals are Through Secret Programs

With the launch of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung really pulled back on the pre-order and launch promos we had grown accustomed to. While they still offered decent trade-in values, the other discounts and bonuses just weren’t there. They still claim to have sold record amounts of phones, so apparently many are still finding great... Read the original post: Samsung’s Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Deals are Through Secret Programs Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 05/03/2026 11:00 EDT

Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Deals Happen Through AAA, Offers Program Discounts

With the launch of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung really pulled back on the pre-order and launch promos we had grown accustomed to. While they still offered decent trade-in values, the other discounts and bonuses just weren’t there. They still claim to have sold record amounts of phones, so apparently many are still finding great... Read the original post: Best Galaxy S26 Ultra Deals Happen Through AAA, Offers Program Discounts Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 05/03/2026 10:30 EDT

Pixel 10 Pro XL Keeps Finding $300 Off

Over the years, we’ve come to expect a steady stream of discounts on Google’s Pixel line. Whether it’s an older Pixel or the newest available, like the Pixel 10 Pro, we recommend that you never pay full price because there is always a deal around the corner. For the best Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel... Read the original post: Pixel 10 Pro XL Keeps Finding $300 Off Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 05/01/2026 14:16 EDT

Google Releases, Pulls COSMO AI App From Google Play

Google released and then pulled an artificial intelligence app called COSMO this week, likely pulling the trigger a tad early ahead of Google I/O later this month. COSMO, from what we can tell, is an AI agent installed directly onto your device. Inside is a Gemini Nano model that can run offline, crawling deep into... Read the original post: Google Releases, Pulls COSMO AI App From Google Play Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 2 place · 05/01/2026 10:30 EDT

Google Eyes Ads Inside Gemini App

If you use a free version of Gemini, it’s quite possible that you might soon see ads inside the standalone app. Speaking during an earning’s call, Google’s chief business officer Philipp Schindler said that, “If done well, ads can be really valuable.” The Gemini app is a very clean experience, free from ads and sponsored... Read the original post: Google Eyes Ads Inside Gemini App Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 04/30/2026 17:13 EDT

Samsung Working on Android-Powered Galaxy Books

Samsung’s Galaxy Book lineup is currently powered by Windows, but a report from SamMobile speaks of an upcoming Android-powered Galaxy Book. This would be a new venture for Samsung. There are Chrome OS-powered Galaxy Chromebook devices available, but in the report, it states that Samsung is developing a laptop that would launch with Android 17... Read the original post: Samsung Working on Android-Powered Galaxy Books Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/30/2026 16:13 EDT

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Gets $300 Price Cut

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 Gets $300 Price Cut Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/30/2026 13:46 EDT

Rumor: Galaxy S27 Ultra Loses 3x Telephoto Lens Entirely

Galaxy S26 Ultra launched with four rear-facing cameras. One of them, the 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, may not be present when Samsung launches the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Typically, we’d see Samsung upgrade sensors/cameras year-over-year, but according to @UniverseIce on X, who has a solid history of accurate Samsung information well ahead of... Read the original post: Rumor: Galaxy S27 Ultra Loses 3x Telephoto Lens Entirely Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/30/2026 13:12 EDT

You Should Really Set Preferred Sources in Google Search, Discover

You more than likely do not know this, because you shouldn’t need to unless you are in the media or publisher space, but Google has decided to do whatever it can to destroy a thriving media ecosystem with things like AI Mode and AI search results. You’ve seen these, because they are incredibly handy when... Read the original post: You Should Really Set Preferred Sources in Google Search, Discover Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/30/2026 12:00 EDT

Cars With Google Get Gemini

A potentially big upgrade is coming to your car if it runs Google or Android Automotive as its operating system. Google announced today that Gemini is rolling out to replace Google Assistant, giving you more natural conversations, including controlling your car and going live to chat-it-up with an assistant as you drive. The rollout for... Read the original post: Cars With Google Get Gemini Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/29/2026 19:20 EDT

YouTube Gives Picture-in-Picture to Everyone

YouTube has had picture-in-picture as a feature for years now, but did you know that not everyone has had access? Starting today, that changes. Google announced that YouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) is rolling out globally to all users in the “coming months.” This doesn’t change much for users in the US, but for those outside of... Read the original post: YouTube Gives Picture-in-Picture to Everyone Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/29/2026 19:00 EDT

Reminder: Switch Your Fitbit Account to a Google Account by May 19

Google bought Fitbit back in 2019 and took its time before starting to push Fitbit users closer to the Google ecosystem. In fact, it wasn’t until 2023 that Google opened up the option to switch Fitbit accounts over to Google accounts. At the time, this was a voluntary move, but it soon became mandatory and... Read the original post: Reminder: Switch Your Fitbit Account to a Google Account by May... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/29/2026 16:18 EDT

Truth About Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile “Free” Phones

We live in a world where you can get a free phone of choice at almost any moment. The US wireless industry is setup in a way that puts the best phones in your hand as long as you are willing to commit to carriers for several years. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile will all give... Read the original post: Truth About Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile “Free” Phones Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/29/2026 16:07 EDT

Pixel Glow Animation Shows What Feature Looks Like on Laptop

Earlier this month, we learned about Pixel Glow, a rumored light-based feature that could alert Pixel owners of incoming notifications or be activated when utilizing Gemini. The feature is reported to come to both Pixel phones and a potential Pixel laptop, with a new animation surfacing that gives us an idea of what it might... Read the original post: Pixel Glow Animation Shows What Feature Looks Like on Laptop Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/29/2026 14:01 EDT

Gemini Now Generates Files Like PDFs, Word and Excel, Sheets and Docs

Google may have just released a game-changer feature for Gemini users who like to export their AI sessions to documents. Instead of having to copy and paste, reformat, or deal with external apps not playing nicely with whatever you have on-screen in Gemini, you can now just export files in the most popular file types.... Read the original post: Gemini Now Generates Files Like PDFs, Word and Excel, Sheets and... Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/29/2026 13:00 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 · 04/29/2026 12:26 EDT

Google Photos Just Gave You a Digital Wardrobe

Google Photos is about to take your fashion game up several levels and it’ll happen with the clothes you already own. The plan is to “soon” introduce a feature that catalogs your wardrobe and then lets you put together outfits, all without you lifting much a finger. Google Photos is rolling out a digital closet... Read the original post: Google Photos Just Gave You a Digital Wardrobe Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 04/29/2026 11:00 EDT

Google TV Gets Gemini-Powered Nano Banana, Veo Creation Tools

Google announced this morning that it is bringing a few of its more creative, AI-powered tools to Google TV users on select devices. Specifically, if you have ever opened up the Gemini app and played with Nano Banana image creation or Veo video creation, then this news should excite you. Coming first to Gemini-enabled TCL... Read the original post: Google TV Gets Gemini-Powered Nano Banana, Veo Creation Tools Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 04/29/2026 09:43 EDT

YouTube TV Finally Gets Fully Customizable Multiview

YouTube TV got a first version of multiview back in 2023 at the start of that year’s NCAA Tourney. It showed us a glimpse of the future even if that original multiview only allowed for pre-set selections from the platform. This wasn’t a customizable multiview, but it was at least an option that was awesome... Read the original post: YouTube TV Finally Gets Fully Customizable Multiview Read more ›

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