Author Archives: Hadlee Simons

Asus Zenfone 6 gets Android 11 update in one market

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Hopefully other regions aren’t far behind in getting this latest take on Android. Continue reading →

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We asked, you told us: It’s Google Discover or nothing for you

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Many readers use Google Discover or have nothing at all to the left of their homescreen. Continue reading →

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7 smartphone trends that really should stop in 2021

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

From paltry 2MP cameras to quantity over quality releases, here are the smartphone trends we don’t want to see in 2021. Continue reading →

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New OnePlus 9 leak may have given us battery, charging details

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The standard model could be equipped with wireless charging for the first time. Continue reading →

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Watch: Xiaomi Mi 11 could deliver drastically improved low-light video

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

A sample video suggests Xiaomi’s night mode video option could do for videos what night mode did for photos. Continue reading →

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Poll: Which phone are you most looking forward to in 2021?

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

From flagships to budget devices, we can think of quite a few intriguing 2021 phones. But which ones are you eyeing? Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra hits FCC, S-Pen support confirmed

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The filing also confirms an S-Pen feature for the new phone. Continue reading →

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We asked, you told us: This smartphone takes the best photos in 2020

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

We chose one smartphone as the winner in our 2020 camera shootout, but readers chose another one in this poll. Continue reading →

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Report: Newly independent Honor plans to ship more phones than Huawei in 2021

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Honor is eyeing aggressive growth after being sold by Huawei. Continue reading →

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Samsung Galaxy M51 is now official: Expect endurance for days

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

A Samsung phone with a 7,000mAh battery and 64MP quad camera setup for under €400? Continue reading →

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