If you’re in the market for a high-end, large-screened Samsung device, your best options are now the Galaxy S9 Plus and the Galaxy Note 8. The differences between the two phones might be obvious — only one has the S Pen — but there is more to the picture than meets the iris. What might be most exciting about this comparison is looking at how the current Galaxy S line could influence the Galaxy Note 9 release later this year.
Sony Xperia Z5 CompactUnlike other "mini" handsets, the Z5 Compact retains almost the same specs and quality as its larger siblings while giving consumers a small form factor option. It is certainly a small powerhouse, however the camera could disappoint those who were expecting the very best in photo capture.
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It is no secret that Sony is struggling in the smartphone market. In fact the company has publicly declared that it is now make-or-break time for its Android handset division, if the board doesn’t see progress in sales and profitability then the whole unit could be for the chop.
CES 2021 breaks precedence, as it’s all virtual. The booths, the briefings — everything is online, but the products are very much real. From creative software to eyewear attachments, these are the best new audio products of CES 2021, as voted by our editorial team.
Sony 360 Reality Audio Creative SuiteSony announced its new creative suite plugin, compatible with popular digital audio workstations (DAWs). This plugin simplifies the process of creating 360-degree sound from Sony’s spatial sound technology.
Back when the Razer Phone was announced, we were told it would hit store shelves on November 17. We’ve been eagerly anticipating that date to get our hands on the first Android phone with a 120 Hz display. But it looks like Razer was even more excited than we were and put the phone for sale early.
As of right now, all you can get is the regular edition of the Razer Phone.
Investing is difficult to get into at first. It’s basically the act of putting your money into a thing with the intention of earning more money from it. There are a bunch of ways to do so, including 401k plans, the stock market, mutual funds, investment bonds, and all sorts of other things. People who invest intelligently can get supplemental income, retire someday, and really take control of their finances. Here are the best investment apps for Android.
Samsung finally laid the speculation to rest and announced the Galaxy A9 (2018). As the earlier rumors suggested, the four stars of the show sit around back, as the Galaxy A9 (2018) features not one, not two, not three, but four rear cameras. Theoretically, so many rear cameras allow for an incredibly flexible photography platform the likes of which we have not seen before. But will that be the reality?
We store a lot of files on our Android devices. We save important notes, make shopping lists, list things to do, record a variety of stuff, and much more. To keep things organized, hundreds of apps on the Google Play Store allow you to organize the things that you’ve saved on your Android device. However, some apps may be limited to certain actions, compelling you to install additional apps to fill in the gaps.
ASUS Zenfone 2 LaserWhile not without its issues, the positives of the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser far outweigh the negatives, and if value for money is what you are looking for, this device is certainly a very compelling option. Table of contents
There are a slew of high-end, and expensive, smartphones that dominate the Android smartphone game, but this year, there has been a larger focus on affordability, without compromising quality, as well.
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This year makes the fifteenth deployment of the Google Santa Tracker. To celebrate this milestone, Google’s Santa’s Village site is bigger and better than ever. Along with better tracking of Santa Claus’ travels, you can play games and do activities such as making your own elf. Fourteen years ago, Google launched the very first Google Santa Tracker to give Google.com visitors an idea of where the Big Guy was during his annual trip around the world.
Samsung’s enthusiasm over their Galaxy S5’s Ultra Power Saving Mode has been apparent since the device’s announcement. This mode is said to do wonders with battery life, often extending it by multiple days, something that is simply unheard of in today’s smartphones. Samsung has decided to offer us their own test, proving Ultra Power Saving Mode can really keep a Galaxy S5 alive.
The Korean manufacturer’s test consisted on trying to keep a smartphone alive for the duration of a road trip going from coast to coast.