Author Archives: Hadlee Simons

Amazfit Bip S launches in India for 4,999 rupees (Update: Lite model too)

Update: The Amazfit Bip S Lite has arrived in India, packing a cheaper price tag than the standard Bip S. Continue reading

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Viral app Remove China Apps pulled from Play Store (Update: Google statement)

Update: As we expected, Google cites its longstanding Play Store TOS as the reasoning behind the removal. Continue reading

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This phone doesn’t have Google apps but it can take your temperature

The ideal phone for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic? Continue reading

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Deal: LG G8 ThinQ is available for just $400 via Amazon

This is tied for the lowest ever LG G8 price on Amazon. Continue reading

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Samsung’s latest chipset might be the most power-efficient of 2020

Samsung’s latest processor has two major design choices that could make it the most frugal chipset of the year. Continue reading

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Are these the best smartphones for video recording? (Update: India launch)

Update: Vivo has launched the X50 and X50 Pro in India. Here’s what you need to know about pricing and specs. Continue reading

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Remember S Voice? Samsung is finally shutting it down

More like X Voice. Continue reading

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Redmi 9 series could bring major upgrades to low-end phones

A new leak points to a variety of upgrades for Xiaomi’s cheapest Redmi phones. Continue reading

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Samsung Access gives you a new phone, extra perks for one monthly fee

Samsung’s Galaxy flagship subscription plan also tosses in 1TB of cloud storage and other perks. Continue reading

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What to expect from the next generation of Android phone processors

From Qualcomm and Samsung to MediaTek and Huawei, here’s what we’re expecting from processors in 2021. Continue reading

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