The OnePlus Watch 2 is the Wear OS smartwatch I’ve been waiting for

Despite lacking crucial features like wireless charging and ECG, the OnePlus Watch 2 is the right step toward a flourishing Wear OS segment.

Mobile         March 27, 2024

Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which app should you use?

If you have a Samsung phone, you can do your texting in either Samsung Messages or Google Messages. But which should you choose? We have the answer.

Mobile         March 15, 2024

I needed to buy a new MacBook. Here’s why I bought a power bank instead

My MacBook Pro's battery is dying, but this 65W power bank is helping me from shelling out $250 to Apple.

Features         March 13, 2024

I performed an intense gaming test with the OnePlus 12. Here’s what happened

The OnePlus 12 is a fantastic overall Android phone. But is it a good gaming phone? I ran a series of intense tests to find out.

Mobile         March 5, 2024

There’s something special about this tiny Android phone

2024 has already given us some excellent smartphones. But this cheap, tiny Android phone stands out as something special. Here's why.

Mobile         February 20, 2024

This Android phone has a camera unlike any I’ve used before

Most phone cameras have a decent portrait mode, but the Vivo X100 with Zeiss lenses takes exceptional night portraits unlike any phone you might have used

Mobile         February 16, 2024

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S23 Ultra: Do you need to upgrade?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra raises the bar for flagship phones with superior hardware and AI features. Here's how it compares to the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Mobile         February 16, 2024

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. OnePlus 12: not an easy choice

Want to choose between the Samung Galaxy S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12 as your next phone? Here are the points to note before taking the plunge.

Mobile         February 16, 2024

This $375 Android phone surprised the heck out of me

It's hard to be surprised by Android phones in 2024. But this new mid-range option from Poco does exactly that.

Mobile         February 16, 2024

Does the Samsung Galaxy S24 have a headphone jack?

The Galaxy S24 is Samsung's finest flagship lineup in 2024, but does it feature a 3.5mm headphone jack? You can find out here!

Mobile         January 18, 2024

Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 waterproof?

The Galaxy S24 is the newest and the most powerful smartphone series from Samsung. But how well can it resist water? Find out here.

Mobile         January 17, 2024

Why I still love the OnePlus 11 one year later

While the OnePlus 12 launches globally very soon, I still really love the OnePlus 11. Here's why.

Mobile         January 16, 2024

This low-profile mechanical keyboard surprised me in every way

The Lofree Flow completely changed how I feel about low-profile mechanical keyboards.

Reviews         January 3, 2024

I added a ridiculous $300 camera to my smartphone, and loved it

I did something ridiculous to my smartphone: I added a $300 thermal camera to it. And you know what? It's kind of amazing.

Mobile         December 22, 2023

OnePlus 12 vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro: did OnePlus beat Google?

Is the newly unveiled OnePlus 12 good enough to make you want to skip the Google Pixel 8 Pro? We explore in this comparison.

Mobile         December 11, 2023

I found the perfect Android tablet to buy this year

This $360 tablet stands out in a market crowded by other cheap Android tablets with a humongous battery, an armored design, and features unseen at this price.

Mobile         November 30, 2023

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