Author Archives: Gary Sims

2020 smartphone silicon showdown: The most powerful phones of the year compared

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Gary Sims

The fastest Android phone of 2020 used the Snapdragon 865 Plus, but which phone was it? Let’s find out! Continue reading →

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Google Pixel 4a vs OnePlus Nord, and more news from Gary Explains

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Gary Sims

Windows on Arm improvements, Pixel 4a vs OnePlus Nord, and more — here is the top news you need to know from Gary Explains. Continue reading →

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Redmi 9 review: Value for money or just cheap? (Update: UK sales open)

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Gary Sims

Update: The Redmi 9 is now available to buy in the UK. If you act quickly, you can get a discount and a sweet gift. Continue reading →

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Windows 10 desktop on the Raspberry Pi 4, and more news from Gary Explains

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Gary Sims

Windows 10 desktop on the Raspberry Pi 4, Arm vs x86, and more — here is the top news you need to know from Gary Explains. Continue reading →

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The Best of Android: Mid-2020 — Which phone offers the best performance?

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Gary Sims

Join us as we test, probe, and dig into the numbers to see which device is the Best of Android: Mid-2020 for performance. Continue reading →

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Apple says ‘bye-bye’ to Intel, and more news from Gary Explains

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Gary Sims

Apple abandons Intel, Poco F2 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10, and more — here is the top news you need to know from Gary Explains. Continue reading →

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Qualcomm brings the Snapdragon 865 to the robotics world

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Gary Sims

The Robotics RB5 is Qualcomm’s new robotics platform with industrial-grade temperature ranges from -40°C to 105°C. Continue reading →

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Ray tracing is coming to mobile, and more news from Gary Explains

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Gary Sims

Ray tracing is coming to mobile and our Windows Terminal review — here is the top news you need to know from Gary Explains. Continue reading →

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Top 11 Raspberry Pi projects for everyone

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Gary Sims

Here is a look at the best Raspberry Pi Projects for beginners, advanced users, and kids. Continue reading →

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Tested: Is a $400 iPhone SE really faster than the most powerful Android phone?

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Gary Sims

Apple’s CEO claims that the $400 iPhone SE is “faster than the fastest Android phones.” Is that true? Let’s find out. Continue reading →

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