Author Archives: C. Scott Brown

Survey says: You think the Pixel 4 is a good buy, but not at its list price

Posted on June 9, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The Google Pixel 4 is nearing a year on store shelves, but most of you still think it’s worth buying. Continue reading →

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The new OnePlus Z rumors make this old OnePlus fan happy

Posted on June 8, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

As a guy who owned the OnePlus One and many other OnePlus phones, I’m loving these OnePlus Z rumors. Continue reading →

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Samsung might start putting ads into One UI and we can’t even right now

Posted on June 8, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Just like Xiaomi, Samsung might try to subsidize its lower-end phones with ad revenue. Say it ain’t so, Sammy. Continue reading →

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This week in Apple: iPhone 12 mockups look cool, line enters production soon

Posted on June 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

These leaked mock-ups take renders one step further and offer an actual physical look at the supposed iPhone 12 series. Continue reading →

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Galaxy Note 20 release date might have leaked (Update: In-store sales date leak)

Posted on June 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Update: We already had leaks for the launch date, but now we have a leaked date for when you might find one in a store. Continue reading →

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OnePlus is slashing the number of Oxygen OS betas it releases each month

Posted on June 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The schedule shift will apply both to open and closed betas. Thankfully, the stable channel is unaffected. Continue reading →

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Transfers of Google Play Music library to YouTube Music are starting now

Posted on June 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Some users are already seeing the tool live, while others will need to wait a bit longer. Continue reading →

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NexDock Touch is a laptop that uses your phone for guts, costs just $250

Posted on June 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The NexDock Touch replaces the NexDock 2, a laptop shell we liked quite a bit in our review. Continue reading →

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No, the police aren’t disabling smartphone cameras during protests

Posted on June 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

While we understand this is a tough time for people, we need to make sure we stay realistic. Continue reading →

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Poll: What privacy measures do you take with your phone?

Posted on June 4, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Our smartphone privacy is becoming a very hot topic, but how seriously are you taking it? Continue reading →

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