Smartphone Product Reviews And News
Smartphones are like miniature super computers in your pocket these days, with the ability to get serious productivity work done or kick back with some media consumption and gaming on the go. Smartphones are also more and more serving as life moment-capturing devices with fantastic digital still image shooting and video recording capabilities. Want to know what's the best hardware or latest news for Android or iOS? Tune in here...
Samsung's Galaxy S25 range of flagship phones is now complete, thanks to the addition of the new, svelte Galaxy S25 Edge handset. Its 5.8mm-thick titanium main frame is bound to elicit some "oohs" and "aahs" from smartphone lovers worldwide, especially those drooling over the upcoming iPhone 17 Air.
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Life's Good with an OLED display, and soon enough it might be better still. LG Display has announced a mass commercialization breakthrough and will soon fire-up its "Dream OLED" display production lines.
LG Display calls the upgraded form Hybrid Tandem OLED, describing the way in which its researchers stacked two...
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Apple iPhone 16e (starts at $699, as reviewed $899) The iPhone 16e is Apple’s new entry-level smartphone. It’s a great phone that’s simply too expensive, considering it lacks an ultrawide camera and high refresh-rate display. Clean, simple design Beautiful display Nice cameras Excellent speakers Solid performance Good battery...
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The upcoming Pixel 10 handset might arrive to user's eyes with an upgraded display with less flicker than the existing models in the lineup. The suggestion comes from Android Central's Nicholas Sutrich, who's been spearheading efforts to raise awareness of this issue for a while now.
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After making the decision to exit the smartphone market back in 2021, LG is preparing to sunset its Android update servers for good. This move comes as no surprise to those following the phone market, but it's no less disheartening, particularly to those still rocking an LG handset.
The kill switch will be pulled...
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Today in New York City, Motorola unveiled its lineup of Moto Razr flip-style folding phones, new for 2025. We’re getting not two, but three new handsets in the US this year – the Moto Razr Ultra ($1299), Moto Razr+ ($999), and Moto Razr ($699). The company is also putting AI front and center with these new...
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We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished memories are some of the many benefits of backing up you phone, to make sure you can recover your mobile data in a time of need. Creating a backup requires
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Google Pixel 9a - MSRP Starting A $499 The Pixel 9a is Google’s latest mid-range phone. It updates last year’s Pixel 8a with a larger screen, better SoC, and a bigger battery, and faster wired charging. Fantastic value Lovely display Excellent cameras Impressive battery life Outstanding software Bland design No more iconic camera...
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Apple recently put its budget-minded iPhone SE lineup out to pasture while simultaneously increasing the cost floor of its historically $429 entry level smartphone lineup to a loftier $599 price point. The new baseline is the iPhone 16e, and it also marks the first time an iPhone has hit the market with the company's...
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Galaxy S25 Series - Starting at $799.99 Samsung's latest flagship devices don't break new ground, but they're among the fastest, prettiest, and most well-made Android phones you can buy. Gorgeous OLED displays Speedy performance Durable titanium frame on S25 Ultra Tons of AI Great cameras No Bluetooth in...
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It’s late January, CES is behind us, and like clockwork, new Samsung flagship smartphones are here. In San Jose, California today, the company unveiled the Galaxy S25 Ultra ($1299), S25+ ($999). and S25 ($799). The good news is that the price of these new handsets remains unchanged versus last year’s...
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OnePlus 13R - Priced At $599 The OnePlus 13R offers incredible performance, great battery life and a plethora of features, for a much lower price than competing phones. Bright, beautiful display Excellent performance Fast wired charging, charger in the box Refined software with good update commitment Long...
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OnePlus 13 - Starting At $899, Find It On OnePlus.com The OnePlus 13 is an extremely well rounded flagship that delivers best-in-class performance and a great camera system, while still undercutting the competition. Beautiful display Superb cameras Outstanding performance Fast wired and wireless charging, charger in...
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold - MSRP $1799, Sale Price $1499 The Pixel 9 Pro Fold delivers all the Google software goodness wrapped in some of the finest folding hardware, making it one of the best book-style folding phones available in the US. Standard 20:9 form factor Premium, thin and light design Beautiful displays...
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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro - Available for $1,199 (Pro) and $1,499.99 (Pro Edition) The latest Asus ROG Phone offers serious gaming performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and even longer battery life. Excellent OLED screen Long battery life and fast charging (with included plug) Shoulder buttons are handy for gaming Huge...
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Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit is currently underway in sunny Hawaii, and the chipmaker is hitting hard right out of the gate. The company is best-known for its Snapdragon SoCs in smartphones and tablets, and the latest iteration promises to be the fastest and most efficient yet. The Snapdragon 8 Elite bursts...
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Yesterday, in New York City, Samsung unveiled new tablets alongside new FE (Fan Edition) devices, including the Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra, the Galaxy S24 FE, and the Galaxy Watch FE LTE. While our very own Ryan Whitwam already dove into the specs, availability, and pricing for these products, we wanted to share...
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro (Starts at $999, as reviewed $1,099) Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro in an unfinished state, and it remains to be seen if Apple Intelligence will be worth the wait, but performance is excellent. Outstanding LTPO OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rage Versatile camera system produces great results...
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Samsung has already released plenty of hardware in 2024, but it's not done yet. The Korean technology heavyweight has revealed two new tablets, a phone and watch updates today. Samsung's tablet lineup has expanded with the new Galaxy Tab S10+ or Tab S10 Ultra, and budget phone buyers will be able to pick up a Galaxy...
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Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro XL - Available for $799, $999, and $1,099. Google's new Pixel 9s are infused with AI for sure, but there's a lot more going on here and they're excellent values among flagship Android handsets. Refined, attractive design Class-leading camera performance Solid battery life Pixel 9 Pro...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 - Available for $1,099.99 The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is an excellent flip phone, but there's renewed competition now. Compact foldable form factor Solid performance Bright, sharp foldable OLED screen Long update support Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W charging and included...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 - Starting at $1899 Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold6 is more refined than ever and remains a polished, competent foldable smartphone, though faced with mounting competition. More refined design Thinner and wider Brighter screens Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance Polished multi-window features Too...
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