Once upon a time (i.e. pre 2015) Samsung was infamously known for its liberal use of plastics in crafting its products. Despite the fact that said material is often more durable and damage-resistant than more modest metals or glorious glass, the media was always quick to pounce. As competition stepped up from rival companies in China however, Samsung suddenly found itself having to finally make the plunge to produce “premium” products.
LG G7 ThinQThe LG G7 ThinQ camera is certainly not the best of its kind, but it gets close enough and can create some good images. With so many filters, shooting modes, and gimmicks, you can find a way to make every shot fun and interesting.
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Roughly 15 miles south of the San Diego-Tijuana border lies small town Rosarito, known among Southern Californians for its resorts, bars, food, and beaches.
2015 has been a great year for consumers in the Android world, thanks to an exponential rise in high quality, yet affordable, smartphones. This trend is not limited to the mid-range either, with a bevy of current generation flagships priced at least a couple of hundred dollars lower than the expected high-end standard. One such smartphone is the latest Motorola flagship, called the Moto X Pure Edition in the US, or the Moto X Style in other international markets.
Are pigs about to start flying? After begging for years and losing all hope, BlackBerry has reportedly turned around and finally decided that making an Android smartphone wasn’t such a bad idea. BlackBerry CEO even mentioned he wouldn’t be opposed to building a secure Android handset.
Rumors and leaks have intensified since then. The tech world has all eyes on the keyboard king as we eagerly wait for an announcement, but for now all we can do is give you a rundown of all the rumored details that have managed to hit the inter webs.
While we already compared the OnePlus 6 vs OnePlus 6T, the reality is that only the most hardcore fans are going to upgrade after less than six months. But what if you’re coming from the OnePlus 5 family?
It’s hard to believe it has been less than two years since the OnePlus 5 launched, and about a year since the OnePlus 5T debuted. These phones shared most of the same hardware and software, but the OnePlus 5T had a much larger 6-inch screen than the 5.
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Oppo has announced the Oppo A7, its latest budget-focused smartphone. The new phone packs a Snapdragon 450 chipset, dual-camera pairing, and 720p display. Oppo’s device shares plenty in common with the Realme 2 smartphone. The Oppo A7x was announced by the Chinese brand a few months ago, packing a squarely mid-range chipset, full HD+ display, dual camera setup, and a 3,500mAh battery. Now, the company has quietly revealed the Oppo A7 (h/t: XDA-Developers), and it looks like a step below the previous phone in many ways.
Asus ZenScreen Touch MB16AMTThe Asus ZenScreen Touch MB16AMT is a capable portable display. You get all of the niceties like a touchscreen, Thunderbolt 3, speakers, a folio case, a stylus (that is also a ballpoint pen), and a truly striking design. It's a productivity machine and works well for most tasks. The only downer is the color accuracy which is average at best. Creative workers and some media content may not look as vibrant as some competitors.
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Today, July 17, is ?World Emoji Day?. To celebrate, Google is giving us a throwback to the days of “blob” Emoji by issuing new sticker packs. The blob Emoji stickers are available now in Gboard and Android Messages. For a long time, Google’s “blob” Emojis were one of those little details that differentiated Android from other operating systems. Slowly, however, Google started making its Emojis look a lot more like Apple’s, Microsoft’s, et al.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 might not cost as much as the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus or Huawei P20 Pro, but it still doesn’t come cheap — starts at 2,700 yuan (~$395). To protect your expensive handset from bumps and bruises, opting for a case is the way to go. Here are the best Xiaomi Mi 8 cases you can get your hands on, which range from $7 to $12.
Spigen Rugged Armor Xiaomi Mi 8 caseSpigen’s Xiaomi Mi 8 case is made of a flexible, shock-absorbing TPU and features a built-in spider-web texture that helps with heat dissipation.
For those of you in the US, Best Buy is now offering a $200 gift card with any eligible purchase of an unlocked Galaxy S8 device.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus review: Almost to Infinity
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Samsung’s Galaxy S8 duo is only a few months old, but they’re seeing all sorts of discounts already, especially the unlocked versions. Samsung already offers trade-in deals for locked and unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus devices, which could bring down the price by as much as $350, and now, Best Buy is joining in on the fun.