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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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Tim @ Droid Life · 05/12/2026 12:03 EDT

Samsung Releases One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Lineup

Samsung is releasing a One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 devices globally this week. Built atop Android 17, One UI 9 is detailed to bring expanded creative tools, as well as features that we will see launch on Samsung’s next-gen devices later this year. Samsung teases that advanced AI features will also be inside One... Read the original post: Samsung Releases One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Lineup Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/11/2026 17:29 EDT

Google Store’s Awesome Instant Trade-in Discounts Slap $580 Off Pixel 10 Pro

When Google first launched the Pixel 10a, they started a new trade-in program that was almost identical to the program Samsung runs, which we happen to never stop praising. We’re talking about an instant trade-in discount when you go to buy a phone, giving you a cheaper price today without the need to wait for... Read the original post: Google Store’s Awesome Instant Trade-in Discounts Slap $580 Off Pixel 10... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/11/2026 16:44 EDT

New Google Home Updates Crank Up the Speeds

The weekly Google Home update just dropped and it is once again all about big speed improvements. Google posted this week’s changelog and it touches on everything from Gemini for Home to the Google Home app and faster timers and alarms to improvements to Nest thermostats. This changelog is quite long and very wordy. Google... Read the original post: New Google Home Updates Crank Up the Speeds Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/11/2026 14:53 EDT

Apple Finally Adds RCS End-to-End Encryption With Android

Thanks to a list of changes for an iOS update last week, we were pretty sure that Apple and Google were ready to rollout end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS between Android and iPhone devices. To kickstart the week, they both confirmed that to be the case. E2EE RCS is here. In separate statements, Google and... Read the original post: Apple Finally Adds RCS End-to-End Encryption With Android Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/11/2026 11:02 EDT

Pixel 9 is $350 Off and 100% Worth It

In most smartphone upgrade situations, you will want to look at whatever the newest of the new is and find the best deal. The newest phones have the most amount of support, the newest specs, and typically have some piece of hardware that makes it worth spending on. With the Pixel 9 and the Pixel... Read the original post: Pixel 9 is $350 Off and 100% Worth It Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/11/2026 10:16 EDT

Samsung One UI 8.5 Updates Land in US on Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold 7

The rollout of One UI 8.5 updates first kicked off last week in South Korea and we expected a quick expansion to the US market. This morning, owners of the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 all started seeing updates. This is a big one too, as it brings... Read the original post: Samsung One UI 8.5 Updates Land in US on Galaxy S25,... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/11/2026 10:15 EDT

How to AirDrop on Samsung Galaxy Phones

AirDrop on Android is one of the best features we’ve seen delivered to the platform in some time. With so many people in our lives owning iPhones and so many of us using Apple computers or iPads, being able to share quickly and directly with all of those devices is such a convenience. We first... Read the original post: How to AirDrop on Samsung Galaxy Phones Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/11/2026 09:42 EDT

Fitbit Air vs. WHOOP Size Comparison

The Fitbit Air went up for pre-order last week and we’re now all waiting to get one on the wrist as soon as possible. For some lucky folks who live near a physical Google Store, that can actually happen right away, at least temporarily. At least one WHOOP user stopped by a Google Store and... Read the original post: Fitbit Air vs. WHOOP Size Comparison Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 05/08/2026 17:39 EDT

Snapseed 4.0 Arrives on Android

A new Snapseed has indeed launched this week on Android (and iOS) as version 4.0. This was teased in several places, but today, the new update went live and is rolling out. Snapseed, for those not familiar, is a photo editor on mobile that has apparently remained popular even as it approaches being 15 years... Read the original post: Snapseed 4.0 Arrives on Android Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 05/08/2026 16:23 EDT

Best Fitbit Air Deal Gets You a Free Band for Pre-Ordering

The Fitbit Air is Google’s take on the screen-less fitness band. It’s very similar to something like WHOOP, but differs by being less focused on a subscription model, although that can be a part of the experience and cost of ownership. Since this device is brand new, finding the best Fitbit Air deal isn’t going... Read the original post: Best Fitbit Air Deal Gets You a Free Band for Pre-Ordering Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 05/08/2026 15:56 EDT

Verizon’s Best Plan: Unlimited

2026 is going to be a big year for Verizon. After appointing a new CEO and then laying off a huge chunk of staff, they have set course to become “simpler, leaner, and scrappier.” New CEO Dan Schulman admitted in his first days that Verizon had “relied too heavily on price increases” and that his... Read the original post: Verizon’s Best Plan: Unlimited Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/08/2026 10:46 EDT

Gmail’s “Help Me Write” Gets 2 New Features

Google is pushing out two new features to its “Help Me Write” tool in Gmail. This is the AI tool that can help you write emails in a pinch and was first introduced in 2024 before expanding widely earlier this year. With Help Me Write upgrades, Google says that you can now connect Drive and... Read the original post: Gmail’s “Help Me Write” Gets 2 New Features Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 05/08/2026 10:30 EDT

Steph Curry Gets a Special Edition Fitbit Air

As a part of yesterday’s Fitbit Air release, Google also began selling a special edition version made in partnership with Steph Curry. This specific model is the version that Curry has been wearing for several months without anyone noticing until we took a deep dive into his socials. The Google Fitbit Air Special Edition Stephen... Read the original post: Steph Curry Gets a Special Edition Fitbit Air Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 05/07/2026 13:55 EDT

Google’s New AI Agent, Remy, Will Take Action on Your Behalf

Google is internally working on Remy, a Gemini-powered AI Agent that will have the ability to learn your preferences and take action your behalf. Currently being used and tested by Google employees, Business Insider reports that Remy will have power to do much more than what Gemini can currently. As evidenced inside of the latest... Read the original post: Google’s New AI Agent, Remy, Will Take Action on Your Behalf Read more

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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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