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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 01/28/2026 12:53 EDT

Photos: Samsung’s 25W Magnetic Charging Puck for Galaxy S26 Series

We keep seeing upcoming accessories for the Galaxy S26 series, all basically confirming the lineup’s support for the Qi2 charging standard. In simple terms, that means magnets. The latest is a few photos of the Magnet Wireless Charger made by Samsung. The photos confirm a top speed of 25W, a speed likely supported only by … Continued Read the original post: Photos: Samsung’s 25W Magnetic Charging Puck for Galaxy S26... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 01/28/2026 12:29 EDT

Google Provides Embedded Photo Picker to App Developers, Results in Better Privacy

Google is rolling out a new and improved embedded photo picker for Android applications, making it easier for developers to implement a user’s media into their app without having to sacrifice privacy. The embedded photo picker allows a user to browse their on-device media, as well as media that might be stored in the cloud. … Continued Read the original post: Google Provides Embedded Photo Picker to App Developers, Results... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 01/27/2026 13:00 EDT

Google Launches Google AI Plus Plan for $7.99/mo

There’s a new option in the Google AI tier system. Currently, there’s a free tier, Google AI Pro ($20/mo) and Google AI Ultra ($249/mo). Today, Google is launching Google AI Plus, a $7.99/month option that includes access to plenty of helpful tools at a very reasonable price. AI Plus includes Gemini 3 Pro and Nano … Continued Read the original post: Google Launches Google AI Plus Plan for $7.99/mo Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 01/27/2026 12:27 EDT

PSA: $2899 Galaxy Z TriFold Includes 45W Charging Brick in Box

We thought that any potential buyers would appreciate the fact that Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold, priced at $2,899, includes a 45W charging brick in the box. This is the first time Samsung has included a charging brick with a high-end smartphone in quite some time. Even the $1,999 Galaxy Z Fold 7 doesn’t include a … Continued Read the original post: PSA: $2899 Galaxy Z TriFold Includes 45W Charging Brick... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 01/27/2026 12:00 EDT

Ask Followups in ‘AI Overview,’ With Gemini 3 the Latest Default Model

Google is upgrading the default model for AI Overview globally in Search. Moving forward, the show will be ran by Gemini 3, which was first launched back in November. While this should mean faster and more helpful AI answers directly on a search results page, Google is also adding a big feature that I know … Continued Read the original post: Ask Followups in ‘AI Overview,’ With Gemini 3 the... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 01/27/2026 10:45 EDT

New Verizon Device Unlock Policy is Live and Surprisingly Automatic

Verizon began updating device unlock policies for its various prepaid brands shortly after the FCC gave it a waiver that allowed it to do so. We assumed the main device unlock policy for Verizon itself would follow shortly and it now has. Thew new Verizon Device Unlocking Policies for postpaid are here. Previously, the FCC had … Continued Read the original post: New Verizon Device Unlock Policy is Live and... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 01/27/2026 09:00 EDT

Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2,899. The device features two hinges, allowing for users to unfold the device into a massive 10-inch display. At just 3.9mm thick at its thinnest point, it’s quite a step forward for Samsung’s hardware … Continued Read the original post: Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life · 01/27/2026 08:45 EDT

T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With Verizon getting a waiver from the FCC to implement whatever unlock policy they would like, it’s probably a good idea that everyone knows what their carrier’s requirements are for unlocking a device. Below, … Continued Read the original post: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 01/26/2026 17:29 EDT

Google Play Services Update Includes CTAP2 Security Key Support, More

There’s a fresh Google Play Services rolling out to Android devices, including a change for the Google Play app. Labeled as Play Services v26.03, there is a total of five changes. For Android Automotive, “Google Accounts for users under 18 that were unable to sign in to Automotive devices before can now sign in when … Continued Read the original post: Google Play Services Update Includes CTAP2 Security Key Support,... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 01/26/2026 13:37 EDT

Nothing Phone (4a) Goes Through Certification Ahead of Launch

We have heard essentially nothing about the supposedly upcoming Nothing Phone (4a). Last year’s Phone (3a) launched in March, so realistically, we should be nearing the launch timeframe for a followup. Fittingly, recent certification for a market outside of the US points to that launch being just around the corner. While we await information for … Continued Read the original post: Nothing Phone (4a) Goes Through Certification Ahead of Launch Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 3 place · 01/26/2026 11:56 EDT

Verizon Back on Top in Latest State of the Mobile Union Report

The latest State of the Mobile Union report from RootMetrics is now live, providing analysis on which of the mobile carriers performed best in the second half of 2025. Performance is broken down into many different categories, as well as markets, which allows each carrier to get their fair share of awards for marketing purposes. … Continued Read the original post: Verizon Back on Top in Latest State of the... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 1 place · 01/23/2026 17:27 EDT

What OS is Best for Boomers and Beyond? Apparently Not Android

When I first got into Android, my mother also made the switch. Over time, the majority of my family (siblings, aunt, uncle, cousins, etc.) followed suit. While great, due to the nature of my work, I became the go-to “IT guy” for many of their problems. Then, one day, my mom decided to get an … Continued Read the original post: What OS is Best for Boomers and Beyond? Apparently... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 2 place · 01/23/2026 12:33 EDT

Pixel Weather App Called Out for Being Super Inaccurate

Users are taking to the web, drawing attention to inaccuracies provided by the Pixel Weather app found on Google Pixel devices. Especially now, when parts of the US are bracing for a serious winter storm, the weather information we receive from our devices is more important than ever. It’s critical that the information be accurate. … Continued Read the original post: Pixel Weather App Called Out for Being Super Inaccurate Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life 2 place · 01/22/2026 17:12 EDT

Samsung January Updates Available for Download on These Galaxy Devices

The new year has brought out another month of fresh updates for Samsung devices. The Galaxy S25 line, as well as the two most recent foldables from Samsung, are all seeing new builds and security patches. Samsung 2026 January updates are available for the Galaxy S25 Ultra (and all other Galaxy S25 devices), Galaxy Z … Continued Read the original post: Samsung January Updates Available for Download on These Galaxy... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 2 place · 01/22/2026 14:32 EDT

New Pixel 10a Renders Confirm Few Hardware Changes for 2026

Our first early look at Pixel 10a came all the way back in October, 2025. Since then, we’ve gotten an idea on potential pricing and launch, as well as reported specs to expect from Google’s next mid-range device. The latest is a few more device renders, this time showing off the black color option. It … Continued Read the original post: New Pixel 10a Renders Confirm Few Hardware Changes for... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life 1 place · 01/22/2026 12:21 EDT

Google’s AI Mode Gets Personal Intelligence

Google introduced its new “Personal Intelligence” feature into Gemini last week as a way to further connect several of your Google apps to Gemini to get a more personal experience. The idea here was to connect the dots between data, find nuance, and better understand context for your queries in order to get you better … Continued Read the original post: Google’s AI Mode Gets Personal Intelligence Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life 2 place · 01/22/2026 12:15 EDT

Galaxy S26 Ultra Comes in Six Colors, Including Pink Gold and Cobalt Violet

Galaxy S26 Ultra buyers, you might be happy to learn that Samsung plans to launch the device in six colors variations. That’s plenty to choose from. There are the classics, such as Black Shadow and White Shadow, but the others are reported to include Silver Shadow and Sky Blue. Thanks to @evleaks, we’re also learning … Continued Read the original post: Galaxy S26 Ultra Comes in Six Colors, Including Pink... Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 01/22/2026 11:12 EDT

Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across the US. The device will only be available for demo, with pricing and an actual release date still unknown. However, if you’ve wanted to get your hands on this unique device, here’s your chance. Here’s where … Continued Read the original post: Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But... Read more

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Kellen @ Droid Life 3 place · 01/21/2026 15:45 EDT

What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With Verizon getting a waiver from the FCC to implement whatever unlock policy they would like, it’s probably a good idea that everyone knows what their carrier’s requirements are for unlocking a device. Below, … Continued Read the original post: What’s Your Carrier’s Device Unlock Policy: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T Read more

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Tim @ Droid Life · 01/21/2026 14:50 EDT

Magnetic Accessory Points to Galaxy S26 Adoption of Qi2 Standard

The Magnetic Wireless Powerbank (EB-U2500), designed for the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup, has been detailed online ahead of official launch. While it seems like a perfectly cool accessory, the big takeaway is that Samsung’s adoption of the Qi2 charging standard appears to be confirmed for Galaxy S26 devices. Like we saw from Google with the … Continued Read the original post: Magnetic Accessory Points to Galaxy S26 Adoption of Qi2... Read more

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