Author Archives: C. Scott Brown

Galaxy Note 20 renders leak, but don’t take them to the bank just yet

Posted on May 21, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

There are likely a few things about these renders that aren’t correct, but they seem believable enough. Continue reading →

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We asked, you told us: There’s one clear reason you didn’t buy a Galaxy S20

Posted on May 21, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

We received nearly 4,000 answers to this poll, and there was a very definitive leader in the results. Continue reading →

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T-Mobile giving free service to all first responders, including 5G access

Posted on May 21, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Whether you’re a part of an organization or an individual, you won’t pay a dime for wireless service. Continue reading →

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Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition is ready for war (or people who play too much COD)

Posted on May 20, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Take it with you on your next trip to a country ravaged by war. Or your basement bunker. Continue reading →

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We asked, you told us: You want high refresh rate phones, but 90Hz is enough

Posted on May 20, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

A pair of Android Authority surveys give us a good idea of what you want when it comes to display refresh rates. Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (from 2018) tops a 2020 US consumer satisfaction survey

Posted on May 20, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but no 2020 phones make the second- and third-place slots, either. Continue reading →

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More evidence appears suggesting Google Pixel 5 will have a mid-range processor

Posted on May 19, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

If this ends up being true, it would be the first mainline Pixel without a Snapdragon 800-series processor. Continue reading →

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai says ‘hardware is hard’ in interview about Pixels

Posted on May 19, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Pichai essentially admits that Google has a tough time with hardware, but he’s optimistic for the future. Continue reading →

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Chrome for desktop introducing tons of new safety tools, including Safety Check

Posted on May 19, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The Safety Check tool, in particular, is easy to use and simple to understand. Continue reading →

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Stupid people attacking cell towers because of 5G conspiracy theories

Posted on May 18, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The smoke from the fires these weirdos are starting is likely worse for them than the average 5G signal. Continue reading →

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