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Video: Android 5.0 Feature – Chrome Tabs Become a Part of the App Switcher

Kellen October 22, 2014 41

When you first boot a device running Android 5.0 "Lollipop" and open Chrome Beta, a pop-up will introduce you to the idea that your Chrome Beta tabs will now be a part of the app switcher UI. That might sound cool on the surface, but unfortunately, the...

Video: Android 5.0 Feature – Power of Android Beam in the Share Menu

Kellen October 20, 2014 41

Back when the Android L preview was first released, we told you how excited we were that Android Beam was now included in the share menu. With Android 5.0 "Lollipop" official and up and running on our Nexus 5, we wanted to show you exactly why it is that we...

Video: Android 5.0 Feature – Screen Pinning Apps

Kellen October 20, 2014 41

Our series of Android 5.0 "Lollipop" feature highlights (view them all) continues this morning with a look at Screen Pinning, which is a way for you to share a specific screen or app with someone while not giving them full access to your phone. The idea is...

Gmail 5.0 Will Add 3rd Party Email Support, Including Yahoo and Outlook

Kellen October 20, 2014 41

When Google pushes out Gmail 5.0, an update that will for sure include a full Material Design makeover, another accompanying feature may end up being the star of the show for many. How would you like to access your third party email accounts through the Gmail...

“Nexus Special” Won the Pennant

Tim October 17, 2014 41

With Google launching the Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and Lollipop, there was no way we were not going to have a special episode of The Droid Life Show. Unfortunately, the team was shorthanded that evening, so only Kellen and I were able to talk about all...

Video: Android 5.0 Feature – Managing Notification Access, Do Not Disturb Mode

Kellen October 17, 2014 41

Notification controls and Do Not Disturb mode are huge parts of Android 5.0 "Lollipop." You can now fully control specific apps and when or how they show you information. Couple notification control with a newly introduced Do Not Disturb mode and you have...

Video: Android 5.0 Feature – Setting Up Guest and Multiple Users

Kellen October 17, 2014 41

In Android 5.0 "Lollipop," users can finally setup Guest accounts and additional user profiles on phones, similar to what has been available on tablets for some time. Whether you need to hand your phone to your friend for a quick call or email because their...

Video: Android 5.0 Feature – Setting Up Trusted Devices

Kellen October 17, 2014 41

Motorola has been doing this really cool thing for a couple of years now called Trusted Devices. The idea behind a trusted device is pretty simple (our tutorial on the Moto X) - when you have select Bluetooth devices paired to your phone, you can tell your...

Let’s Look at Android 16 QPR1 and All This Material 3 Expressive Design

Kellen May 20, 2025 12

The release of Android 16 QPR1 is easily the star of today's Google I/O show for those of us in the Android space. While...

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 Now Available for Pixel Devices!

Tim May 20, 2025 6

Google released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 during its Google I/O keynote, downloadable onto Pixel devices dating back to the...

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Google is Building Android XR Glasses With Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung

Kellen May 20, 2025 1

During Google I/O's opening keynote today, Google once again showed off its new Android XR platform and how Gemini will power...

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WATCH: Google I/O 2025 Keynote, Starts at 10AM Pacific

Tim May 20, 2025 2

The Google I/O keynote kicks off at 10am Pacific, so you better be here to catch all of the action. Kellen is down in the Yay...

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Android Gets a Huge Design Refresh With Material 3 Expressive, First on Pixel Phones

Kellen May 13, 2025 14

A little over a week ago, someone on Google's design team accidentally posted the details of their new design language,...

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Material 3 Expressive is Coming to Wear OS 6, First on Pixel Watch

Kellen May 13, 2025 1

Now that you've read about Google's new Material 3 Expressive on your Pixel phone running Android 16, you might want to know...

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Galaxy S25 Edge Official, Thin, and Priced at $1,099, But There are Deals

Kellen May 12, 2025 13

Samsung's skinny phone has been fully revealed and is now official with pricing, specs, and a ship date. The Galaxy S25 Edge...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge Gets Pre-Order Deal of $750 Off, Bonus $50 Credit

Kellen May 12, 2025 2

The Galaxy S25 Edge is official and ready for your pre-order. Samsung has pushed the listings live, so that you can check out...

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DEAL: Save Most on Galaxy S25 Edge When You Pre-Order, Free Doubled Storage (65% Off)

Tim May 16, 2025 41

Regardless of public opinion on Galaxy S25 Edge, there's still no questioning that the best time to buy the phone is during...

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Galaxy S25 Ultra’s $240 Off 1TB Storage Promo is a Better Deal Than the S25 Edge

Kellen May 15, 2025 41

The Galaxy S25 Edge might be the topic of the moment, but I think most of us are having a hard time figuring out who this...

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DEAL: Snag a Year of Peacock for $24.99 ($55 Off)

Tim May 15, 2025 41

It was last year around this time when Peacock offered people a year of service for just $20. If your year is running up, it'...

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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge Gets Pre-Order Deal of $750 Off, Bonus $50 Credit

Kellen May 12, 2025 41

The Galaxy S25 Edge is official and ready for your pre-order. Samsung has pushed the listings live, so that you can check out...

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Verizon’s Total Wireless Prepaid is Doing an Insane $25/mo Unlimited Plan With 5-Year Price Lock

Kellen May 9, 2025 41

Traditional wireless plans in the US at currently going through one of their ugliest phases. Prices are going up, features we...

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Samsung Slaps $230 Off Galaxy S25 Ultra Without Trade-in

Kellen April 30, 2025 41

Samsung reported its Q1 earnings last night and said that they had a pretty good quarter, thanks to strong demand for the...

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DEAL: You Can Get a Pixel Watch 2 for $149

Kellen April 27, 2025 41

We don't often suggest you buy devices like smartwatches that are well over a year old because we tend to see newer models...

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DEAL: Google’s Pixel 9 Series Gets $250 Off Discount

Kellen April 27, 2025 41

A new wave of Pixel 9 discounts is upon us, once again proving the thought that you should never pay full price for Google...

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