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A relationship study of over 2,000 people suggests that Android users might be better partners than iPhone users. The study shows how Android users are less prone to having annoying phone habits that could irritate their partners. However, a previous study did conclude that iPhone users are more likely to get dates than Android users. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so a lot of people have relationships on their minds.
Nurvv Nurvv RunThe Nurvv Run insoles helped me improve my running form in only a few weeks. They may be too pricey and too niche for most runners, but the platform has a ton of potential. We can't wait to see what Nurvv has in store for its gen-two insoles. $300 is a lot of money to spend on these insoles, especially with their hardware issues and young software platform. Most people should wait until they're on sale.
Sony XZ2 CompactThe main appeal of Sony's Compact series of smartphones has always been flagship specifications in a small form factor but it doesn't come without a price. At $599.99 the Xperia XZ2 Compact is expensive and unless you highly value its compact nature, it isn't worth the purchase.
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Sony’s Xperia Compact series has always focused on bringing flagship specs in smaller, easier to use form factors. It takes Sony’s main flagship and shrinks it down without many compromises.
According to a recent battery test, Sony‘s latest flagship Xperia Z3 has clocked out at 9 hours and 29 minutes of screen-on time. That’s a new record!
The test was run by Phone Arena, who paces phones through a grueling test using a web-script that simulates typical real life usage. Without a doubt your usage will vary, but the Sony Xperia Z3 is the longest lasting phone they’ve ever seen.
Runners up include the Huawei Ascend Mate 7 and Sony’s last generation flagship, the Xperia Z2.
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Strava has released Beacon to non-paying users. Athletes can choose who they want to share their location with and when they want to share it. Devices with particularly complex integration will still need to pay for the feature. Solo rides just got a little bit safer. Strava, the popular fitness app among runners and cyclists, has made one of its top features free to non-paying users.
In a press conference in New Delhi earlier today, Xiaomi finally launched the Mi MIX 2 smartphone in India. The last flagship device that Xiaomi launched in India was the Mi 5 in April last year and it has been a while, although the company has found great success in budget and mid-range smartphones in the country.
The highlight of the Mi MIX 2 is its full screen display – the 5.
This careful growth continued a few weeks ago with the launch of the official YouTube TV app on Android TV-powered devices and Xbox One consoles. Google promised a wider launch in the weeks to follow, and now it has updated its support page to acknowledge support for selected Samsung and LG smart TVs.
For the time being, only sets launched between in 2016 and 2017 will be compatible with the bespoke YouTube TV app, although the page notes that 2014 and 2015 sets from the two South Korean companies will follow.
In his latest film, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Hollywood icon Nicolas Cage plays a fictional version of himself, hired to entertain a potentially dangerous fan and forced to tap into his various, celebrated roles. This begs the question, what are the best Nicolas Cage roles? And where can you stream them?
The actor’s career truly runs the gamut, including big, blockbuster action and adventure, bizarre cult outings, romcoms, and dramas.
We could all use a little more sniper rifles in our lives. Unfortunately, owning one is no fun since using them for their intended purpose is illegal in most situations. The good news is there are games for Android that allow you to have some sniper fun without going through the process of buying a sniper rifle. One such game is called Clear Vision 2 and it’s today’s app review. You can find it in the Google Play Store For $.
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The Apple subsidiary Beats could soon launch the Beats Studio Buds. The true wireless earbuds were spotted in Apple’s tvOS 14.6 and iOS 14.6 betas. They feature a stemless design, further cementing rumors that Apple could also ditch the stem on future AirPods. Appel’s AirPods have more or less looked the same over the years, with a stem hanging off the earbuds. Many brands copied Apple’s unique design over time, but it looks like the firm is finally ditching it for a stemless look, at least for its new wire-free Beats earbuds.