Droid Life: Opinionated Android news.

Featured

Android 15 Beta 2.1 Update Drops to Fix Private Space Bug

Kellen May 20, 2024 1

We are a week removed from the release of Android 15 Beta 2 and Google is ready to push a bug fixer update to it. Today, Google dropped Android 15 Beta 2.1 onto our Pixel devices to take care of a specific issue related to the new Private Space feature....

Up to $1,100 Off Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is Happening

Kellen May 20, 2024 1

Apple may have just launched its fancy new iPad Pro with its special OLED screen, but there's one thing that device will never have - Android. You know what does run Android? Samsung's tablets, including their ridiculous Galaxy Tab S9 line, one of which is the...

Google’s Reported Pixel 9 Colors Sound Very Familiar

Kellen May 20, 2024 7

We're such nerds when it comes to phone launches that things like which colors they could potentially arrive in are headline grabbers. We care far too much about whether or not Google or Samsung will give us similar shades for another year or completely switch...

Samsung Drops $870 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra Again With Free Double Storage

Kellen May 17, 2024 9

We've reached that point in the US smartphone cycle where nothing at the high-end feels that new, yet we know that there could be new stuff here shortly to tease us. So what do we do today if we want a phone and don't feel like waiting for whatever comes next?...

Sony Appears Done With US Smartphone Market

Kellen May 17, 2024 29

Sony made their latest flagship phone official this week and you probably didn't realize it. Not only was the timing bad (it was Google I/O's week), but they have apparently decided that the US is no longer a space they want to participate in when it comes to...

Galaxy Watch 7 Stops Through FCC, Galaxy Watch FE Too

Kellen May 17, 2024 1

Talk of Samsung's next wave of products is ramping up to end the week, thanks to FCC filings for the Galaxy Watch 7 that are now live. In documents, we get a semi-confirmation of the model numbers for Samsung's next watches, along with a new reference to a...

Samsung’s Open Enrollment for Galaxy S24 Series, New Foldables is Live (Updated)

Tim May 16, 2024 4

I think you'd find that most people have a love-hate relationship with the concept of insurance. At times, it can seem like your money is going towards nothing, but then every now and then, it can be a lifesaver. For those who would rather be safe than sorry,...

What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!

Kellen May 16, 2024 6

Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are OK with the small list of bugs that Google shared. Google certainly thinks this build is stable enough, plus it showcases the biggest...

Samsung Replies to Apple’s Controversial Smash Ad, Because Why Not

Tim May 16, 2024 11

If you're a resident of the internet, you maybe heard about the latest advertising controversy regarding Apple and a "crushing of creativity" with its latest Crush ad spot. To defend Apple's ad group, I actually think it was a cool ad. The idea was, they were...

Android 15 Beta 2.1 Update Drops to Fix Private Space Bug

Kellen May 20, 2024 11

We are a week removed from the release of Android 15 Beta 2 and Google is ready to push a bug fixer update to it. Today,...

Read More
What’s New in Android 15 Beta 2: The Fun Stuff!

Kellen May 16, 2024 11

Since we’re in Android 15 Beta 2, it’s probably safe for you to go ahead and flash this to your Pixel phone, assuming you are...

Read More
Android 15 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices and Non-Pixel Devices

Kellen May 15, 2024 11

It wouldn't be a Google I/O week without a brand new Android 15 Beta release. Prepare your Pixel devices, my friends, for the...

Read More
10 Big New Android Features From I/O: Private Space, Wallet Cards, AI in Google TV, More

Kellen May 15, 2024 11

If you fell asleep during yesterday's keynote because the only thing Google wanted to talk about was Gemini and AI, you are...

Read More
I’ve Spent 5 Days With the Pixel 8a

Kellen May 13, 2024 11

Shortly after the Pixel 8a was announced, we looked through all of the comments that were made about the phone and noticed...

Read More
Samsung Begins Galaxy AI Rollout to More Devices

Tim May 10, 2024 11

Back in mid-April, Samsung announced that it would soon be bringing the Galaxy AI update (aka One UI 6.1) to a good list of...

Read More
May 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen May 7, 2024 11

Google released the May Android security update for Pixel phones today, on this first Tuesday of the month. This latest...

Read More
Google’s Pixel 8a is Official at $499 and With Promising Upgrades

Kellen May 7, 2024 11

The Google Pixel 8a is an official phone as of this morning, with pricing, specs, and features all now confirmed. For those...

Read More

YouTube
Swipe

Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

Read More
Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 1

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

Read More
Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 1

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

Read More
Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 1

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

Read More
VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 1

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

Read More
Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 1

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

Read More
Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 1

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

Read More
Google Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 7 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 12, 2022 1

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are here! Well, we've had them for a good week now, but yours should be arriving at any...

Read More

Featured

Newest