Author Archives: C. Scott Brown

Speed Test G: OnePlus Nord vs Poco F2 Pro (What a difference €100 makes)

Posted on August 11, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

It’s obvious which phone will win the round, but it’s pretty crazy by how much. Continue reading →

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Poll: Do you use physical controllers with your Android gaming?

Posted on August 10, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Here’s your chance to let us know how you game on your phone. Continue reading →

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Report: Hundreds of apps have hidden tracking software used by the government

Posted on August 7, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Federal contractors pay to put the tracking code into apps and then sell the data back to the government. Continue reading →

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This week in Apple: New iMac, Apple Watch rumors, iPhone 12 launch rumors

Posted on August 7, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Along with a new iMac refresh, we have some interesting new rumors (and a leaked display!) for the iPhone 12 series. Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 shown off in leaked hands-on video (Update: New video)

Posted on August 7, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 won’t see a full launch until September, but you can see another quick leaked hands-on now. Continue reading →

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Huawei confirms Mate 40 on the way, will be last Kirin chipset smartphone

Posted on August 7, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The US ban on Huawei prevents the company from manufacturing the chips. It is unclear what it will use instead. Continue reading →

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Android 11 Easter egg finally arrives, check it out here (Updated)

Posted on August 6, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Google really is going all-in on the This Is Spinal Tap references. Continue reading →

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Android 11 beta 3 lands, requires users to opt-in to Exposure Notifications API

Posted on August 6, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

This will likely be the final beta update for Android 11. The next update should be a stable launch! Continue reading →

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Speed Test G: Google Pixel 4a vs Google Pixel 4 (Man, it’s not even close)

Posted on August 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

If you’re thinking a 2020 mid-ranger will be better than a 2019 flagship, you might want to watch this. Continue reading →

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Samsung appears to confirm three Android updates for the Note 20 series

Posted on August 5, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

We are awaiting confirmation, but it appears the Note 20 will get three versions of Android instead of just two. Continue reading →

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