How one of my favorite Android phones actually changed my life

The OnePlus Open is the newest and most exciting foldable in town. Here's how it's design, software, and other features have legitimately changed my life.

Mobile         November 28, 2023

I used Samsung’s next big smartphone update. Here’s why I love it

One UI 6 is its biggest software update for Samsung phones in many years. I recently got to use it — and I think I love it.

Mobile         November 22, 2023

Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Google Pixel Watch: should you upgrade?

The Google Pixel Watch 2 brings substantial under-the-hood changes. But should you ditch your first-generation Pixel Watch for it? Let's find out!

Mobile         November 8, 2023

WhatsApp used to be one of my favorite apps. Now, I can’t stand it

After starting out as a hub of meaningful conversations, WhatsApp has now devolved into a digital billboard filled with spam messages and unnecessary features.

Mobile         November 5, 2023

I reviewed Samsung’s new $600 Android phone. Here’s what I love (and hate)

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has flagship features mixed with frustrating cutbacks. Do its positives override the negatives? Find out in our review!

Mobile         October 30, 2023

Is the Google Pixel 8’s Tensor G3 chip any good? We found out

Google's latest Tensor G3 chip on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro is said to bring performance and AI improvements. But does it live up to the promise?

Mobile         October 18, 2023

How is LPDDR5X RAM on MediaTek Dimensity 9000 better than LPDDR5?

MediaTek's new Dimensity 9000 is the first chipset to sport LPDDR5X RAM support. Here's how it’s better than the previous generation.

Mobile         October 16, 2023

This is the fastest phone and laptop charger I’ve ever used. Here’s why you need it

I've been using a 300W charger from Ugreen. It's wickedly fast, incredibly well-built, and an accessory you absolutely need.

Mobile         October 6, 2023

I tried Android 14 on my OnePlus 11 — and I’m not impressed

OxygenOS 14 (based on Android 14) is the next big update for OnePlus phones. I tried it on my OnePlus 11, and I'm not impressed.

Mobile         September 22, 2023

How a few small changes made me love the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

I was never the biggest fan of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, but I don't want to stop using the Z Fold 5. Here's what changed.

Mobile         September 18, 2023

Does the iPhone 15 have USB-C? It’s complicated

The Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have arrived with some highly anticipated changes. Is USB-C port one of them? Read on to find out!

Mobile         September 12, 2023

I used an Android phone with ChatGPT built-in — and I loved it

ChatGPT is everywhere these days, but what happens when you add it to an Android phone as a virtual assistant? As it turns out, it's pretty amazing.

Mobile         September 8, 2023

Have a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5? Here are 10 things you need to do

Buying the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5? Excited to use its massive cover screen? These are 10 things you must try with the brilliant flip phone.

Mobile         September 6, 2023

We’ve never seen a phone with a screen like this before

What happens when you combine an e-ink display with an Android phone? You get the new TCL 40 NXTPAPER smartphone, which is unlike anything we've seen before.

Mobile         August 29, 2023

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 have a headphone jack?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the newest and the most feature-rich foldable launched at Unpacked 2023. But does it offer a headphone jack?

Mobile         August 13, 2023

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 waterproof?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the newest clamshell phone in town. But how good is it as a poolside aide? Find out more about its water resistance here.

Mobile         August 12, 2023

12 things you have to do with your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5

Just bought a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5? Here are the first 12 things you should do with your new and shiny foldable masterpiece.

Mobile         August 10, 2023

Your $1,000 smartphone is a bad deal. These cheap phones prove it

Thousand-dollar phones are commonplace in 2023. But these cheap phones will make you think twice before spending that kind of money on a smartphone again.

Mobile         August 3, 2023

I ditched my iPad Pro for an Android tablet — here’s why

The iPad Pro is a blessing, especially for remote workers. But it lacks one key feature that makes me want to ditch it for a recent Android tablet.

Mobile         July 14, 2023

I hope Apple brings this Vision Pro feature to the iPhone

Apple Vision Pro offers many unique 3D experiences, but the one I wish to be available on other devices, including the iPhone and the iPad, is spatial FaceTime.

Computing         June 28, 2023

Jireno Cube 4 Projector review: Carry Android TV with you

The Jireno Cube 4 is a portable projector that comes preloaded with Android TV and features a variety of input options.

Reviews         June 14, 2023

Android is still beating the iPhone in a small (but important) way

The longstanding battle between Android and iOS may never end, but Android takes the win with one feature that iOS just can't match.

Mobile         June 9, 2023

This phone just ruined the iPhone 14 Pro and Samung Galaxy S23 Ultra for me

The Vivo X90 Pro is a phone you may not have heard of. But after testing its camera, it's got us thinking differently about the iPhone 14 Pro and S23 Ultra.

Mobile         May 23, 2023

Don’t buy the Pixel Tablet; get this cheaper Android tablet instead

The Pixel Tablet is Google's latest attempt to rejuvenate the ignored segment of Android tablets. But this alternative offers more for the same price.

Mobile         May 16, 2023

I’m obsessed with the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera — and these photos show why

I spent two weeks taking 3,000 photos with the Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera. I'm obsessed with it, and these photos show exactly why.

Mobile         April 24, 2023

The Galaxy S23 has a big display problem that no one’s talking about

Every version of the Galaxy S23 has an incredible display. But there's one missing feature that I've found difficult to overlook.

Mobile         April 20, 2023

Watch the iPhone 14 Pro destroy this phone with a 200MP camera

The 200MP camera on the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus sounds very impressive. But can it compete with the 48MP camera on the iPhone 14 Pro?

Mobile         April 6, 2023

Need a great charger for $100? I may have found the perfect one

Have a lot of devices on your desk? Need an easy way to charge all of them at once? This 140W charger from Voltme may be exactly what you've been looking for.

Mobile         March 26, 2023

This is the cheaper (and cooler) OnePlus 11 you wish you could buy

Alongside the OnePlus 11, OnePlus released another version of the phone you probably didn't hear about. It's cheaper, cooler ... and you likely can't buy it.

Mobile         February 17, 2023

OnePlus Buds Pro 2’s spatial audio makes me want to ditch the AirPods Pro

Here's why OnePlus Buds Pro 2's immersive 3D sound experience with head tracking is more appealing than spatial audio on the Apple AirPods Pro.

Audio / Video         February 12, 2023

Does the OnePlus 11 have eSIM? Everything you need to know

eSIM is a convenient connectivity feature on the iPhone 14 and many Android phones. Do you get eSIM on the OnePlus 11? Here's what you should know.

Mobile         February 9, 2023

How your smartphone could replace a professional camera in 2023

The gap between professional cameras and smartphone cameras is fast filling up, and 2023 looks like the year we see a major reshaping in this power struggle.

Mobile         January 15, 2023

This free Android app gave my phone cloning superpowers

Want to run two WhatsApp, Facebook, or any other accounts from one phone? This app gives you the maximum liberty to run dual apps on any Android device.

Mobile         December 7, 2022

Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 12S Ultra camera battle is one for the ages

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is equipped with a DSLR-grade camera sensor and special Leica-made lenses. See how the combo stacks up against the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Mobile         November 16, 2022

I used the Galaxy Z Fold 4 to relive my old PC gaming memories

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is a fantastic Android phone. And with a few accessories, you can also turn it into a surprisingly great gaming PC.

Gaming         October 29, 2022

How to use full-screen apps on Galaxy Z Flip 4’s cover screen

Run any app on your Galaxy Z Flip 4's external display and reply to notifications without opening your phone using these hacks.

Mobile         October 22, 2022

The Google Pixel Watch isn’t great, but it could still save Wear OS

Google has finally filled the 8-year-long void by launching the Pixel Watch. Is the mere gesture to launch a smartwatch enough to salvage Wear OS?

Mobile         October 12, 2022

How the Galaxy Z Flip 4 fixed my unhealthy phone habits

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4's outer display has helped me fight the urge to get lost in the flurry of unwanted notifications and social media posts.

Mobile         September 30, 2022