Author Archives: Hadlee Simons

History of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series: World-class Android processors

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

From pre-800 series days to the Snapdragon 865 Plus, we take a look at the history of Qualcomm’s flagship chipsets. Continue reading →

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Did you know: The Surface Duo wasn’t Microsoft’s first dual-screen foldable

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Remember the Microsoft Courier? Continue reading →

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5 underrated Android BlackBerry features we want on new BlackBerry phones

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Legacy BlackBerry Android phones have some nifty features and functions we want to see on next year’s devices. Continue reading →

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Samsung Unpacked Part 2 announced: More details on Galaxy Z Fold 2 next week

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

We’ve already seen plenty of leaks, but we’re hoping to see pricing and availability too. Continue reading →

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Sony to hold Xperia event soon: Xperia 5 II incoming?

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The news comes just a day after the first Xperia 5 II render leaked online. Continue reading →

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The 5-year-old Nvidia Shield TV just got its 25th update

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Thought a three year commitment to updates was a big deal? Continue reading →

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10 names OnePlus considered before settling on OxygenOS

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

What if OxygenOS was actually called CosmOS instead? Continue reading →

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Sony Xperia 5 II buyer’s guide: A compact powerhouse worth considering

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The Sony Xperia 5 II is one of the most impressive Sony phones in a long time. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading →

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Xiaomi’s latest app lets you control your phone from a PC

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Xiaomi is joining Huawei and Samsung by offering tighter PC/smartphone integration. Continue reading →

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The LG Wing is a return to wacky LG and that’s a good thing

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Is the phone well-executed or is LG just winging it? Either way, we’re glad to see LG keeping it weird. Continue reading →

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