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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 06/17/2026 11:35 EDT

Wednesday Poll: Are You Buying Google Home Speaker?

After quite a long wait (first made official in October, 2025), Google’s new Gemini-powered Home Speaker is available for pre-order at $99. According to the Google Store, shipments should begin arriving at doorsteps next Friday, so it’s not much longer of a wait for buyers. We are curious if this is a device people seem... Read the original post: Wednesday Poll: Are You Buying Google Home Speaker? Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 06/17/2026 09:06 EDT

Samsung June Updates Just Hit All These Phones With “Enhancements”

June Samsung updates are fully rolling out this week to Samsung’s newest and best phones. From the Galaxy S26 to the 2026 foldables and Galaxy S25 series, we have new patches and AI features for you to enjoy today. In the US, Verizon says that these updates began rolling out with the latest Android security... Read the original post: Samsung June Updates Just Hit All These Phones With “Enhancements” Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 06/17/2026 09:00 EDT

New Google Home Speaker Just Arrived for $99

Almost a year after first revealing it, Google has released the new Google Home Speaker at $99. This speaker has been no secret, it’s just that Google has finally opened up pre-orders and given us a ship date for it. For those who missed this news last October, the Google Home Speaker is a $99.99... Read the original post: New Google Home Speaker Just Arrived for $99 Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 06/16/2026 18:45 EDT

Google Voice Gets Updated With AI Note Taking

Google Voice, a service that surprisingly remains active (Google sometimes sunsets apps/services that we love), is getting a major update this week. Once updated, AI note taking capabilities will be available when placing and receiving calls through Voice. The feature records and transcribes calls, summarizes key points, and organizes action items. These are then sent... Read the original post: Google Voice Gets Updated With AI Note Taking Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 06/16/2026 14:59 EDT

Verizon myPlan is Still Here to Complicate Simplicity

Verizon is having a pretty big day if you look at all that was announced this morning. They gave us a new Simplicity plan, new loyalty and rewards plan, and ended activation and upgrade fees. For the most part, this looks like a proper switch-up for the company and could be a bundle of attractive... Read the original post: Verizon myPlan is Still Here to Complicate Simplicity Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 06/16/2026 14:41 EDT

June Pixel Update Includes 38 Bug Fixes

Google’s June update Pixel phones includes a long, long list of bug fixes. In total, there are 38 fixes listed, but not all of the bugs affect all devices. They are very much device specific, so be sure to reference the changelog below to see if your device is included. Google highlights fixes for unexpected... Read the original post: June Pixel Update Includes 38 Bug Fixes Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 06/16/2026 14:00 EDT

Wear OS 7 Really is Arriving Now on Pixel Watch

If you are confused by this post, I understand why you might be. Last week, Verizon slipped up and said that Wear OS 7 updates were ready to rollout to the Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Watch 4 on June 9. Of course, that never happened and we assumed Verizon was early.... Read the original post: Wear OS 7 Really is Arriving Now on Pixel Watch Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 06/16/2026 14:00 EDT

Android 17 Update Just Went Live on Your Pixel Phone

You may have been wondering why we had not yet seen a new June Android update for Pixel phones. The reason is because Google was polishing up Android 17 for a stable release that is arriving today. How to download and install Android 17 Your Google Pixel phone is getting Android 17 right now. Oh,... Read the original post: Android 17 Update Just Went Live on Your Pixel Phone Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 06/16/2026 14:00 EDT

June Pixel Drop Just Arrived on Pixel Devices With New Features

You already know the big news of the day – Google is rolling out stable Android 17 to Pixel phones. What if there was more, though? Google is giving Pixel owners more by also turning this into a Pixel Feature Drop or “Pixel Drop” month. The June Pixel Drop is bringing several new features to... Read the original post: June Pixel Drop Just Arrived on Pixel Devices With New Features Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 06/16/2026 11:48 EDT

Fitbit Air Now HSA/FSA Eligible

Google’s latest wearable, the screenless Fitbit Air, is now HSA/FSA eligible in the US. That means you can use pre-tax money to purchase the device, making more people able to access it. Related: Read Our Fitbit Air Review Many folks have jobs that offer health plans that provide this sort of account. If you have... Read the original post: Fitbit Air Now HSA/FSA Eligible Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 06/16/2026 10:21 EDT

Verizon Just Ended Activation and Upgrade Fees

As a part of today’s big move with a new Simplicity Plan, Verizon has also changed to a world where Activation and Upgrade Fees are no longer a thing. Verizon has a new loyalty program that gets you money back each month, access to deals and freebies, and costs nothing to join. It is within... Read the original post: Verizon Just Ended Activation and Upgrade Fees Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 06/16/2026 10:03 EDT

Verizon’s Big Move – Launches New Simplicity Plan for $30

Ever since Verizon’s new CEO took over last year, we have been waiting for big “value proposition” that he has teased at every opportunity. Today, Verizon CEO Dan Schulman is making his move by introducing a brand new plan, loyalty program, rewards experience, and killing off upgrade and activation fees. We’ll dive into those other... Read the original post: Verizon’s Big Move – Launches New Simplicity Plan for $30 Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 06/15/2026 14:48 EDT

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, New Watches Get Needed Approvals

After showing you last week that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 had found its way through the FCC in preparation for launch, we’ve been on the lookout for other Samsung devices that we expect to ship alongside it. Over the week, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and all of Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch models... Read the original post: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, New Watches Get Needed Approvals Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 06/15/2026 14:43 EDT

Monday Question: If Your Current Phone Didn’t Exist, What Phone Would You Have?

It’s been more than five years since we asked you this question: If your current phone didn’t exist, what phone would you have? A lot of cool phones have launched since then. There are a ton of great foldables, non-foldables, and basically everything in between. Maybe it would even make you consider importing one of... Read the original post: Monday Question: If Your Current Phone Didn’t Exist, What Phone Would... Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life · 06/15/2026 12:02 EDT

This Sweet Battery Bank With Qi2 Magnets is $20 Off

About a month ago, Ugreen sent over this 10,000mAh battery bank for me to test out. The big selling feature is that it offers Qi2 magnets for wireless charging support up to 15W, but also features USB-C for up to 30W fast charging. I’ve used it on an iPhone 17 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro,... Read the original post: This Sweet Battery Bank With Qi2 Magnets is $20 Off Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 06/14/2026 13:26 EDT

Google Teases “Pixel Drop” With Screen Reactions, More

As I was sipping my morning coffee yesterday and casually scrolling through my morning phone routine, I swiped through Google Discover and stumbled upon what may be teases for the next Pixel Feature Drop, thanks to an ad from Amazon and Google. The ad, when tapped, took me to Amazon and showed me “Google Pixel... Read the original post: Google Teases “Pixel Drop” With Screen Reactions, More Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 06/12/2026 12:36 EDT

How to Try Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile for Free

In recent years, the US carrier situation has not changed much, even as all three major carriers will attempt to tell you how superior their network is. In the end, all of their networks are good across the country, it’s just that depending on where you live, one might offer a better overall experience with... Read the original post: How to Try Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile for Free Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 2 place · 06/12/2026 12:04 EDT

Nothing Devices Now for Sale at Best Buy in US

Nothing is taking another major step into the US market, partnering with Best Buy to sell its latest devices at 500+ locations nationwide. If you head into a Best Buy store or the retailer’s US website, you can find the Nothing Phone 3, Phone 4a Pro, Headphone (a), and Ear (3). This follow’s the company’s... Read the original post: Nothing Devices Now for Sale at Best Buy in US Read more ›

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 06/12/2026 11:28 EDT

Galaxy Watches Updated With May Security Patch

Six different Galaxy Watch devices in total are snagging a fresh security update. Owners of the Galaxy Watch 7, Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra are all receiving the upgrade. The security patch is the only notable item in the changelog. However, if you boot the update and notice any changes, drop us... Read the original post: Galaxy Watches Updated With May Security Patch Read more ›

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 06/11/2026 16:03 EDT

Android 17 Just Added a Built-in Selfie Reaction Feature

As a part of Google’s pre-I/O Android Show from a few weeks back, they showed off several upcoming features that were a lock for Android 17 at some point. The rollout of each had varying timelines, but we sort of anticipated that some would land with stable Android 17 in Q2, while many would show... Read the original post: Android 17 Just Added a Built-in Selfie Reaction Feature Read more ›

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