Author Archives: Michael Simon

Apple’s next MacBook Pros might dump the Touch Bar, revive MagSafe

Two new reports from Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman claim that Apple is planning big changes for the next MacBook Pro: MagSafe and function keys. Continue reading

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With the Galaxy S21, Samsung has finally figured out the iPhone’s secret: Value

With the Galaxy S21, Samsung is delivering premium performance and design at a much cheaper price. Continue reading

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8 quirks to know about the Samsung Galaxy S21 before you preorder

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 is easily its best flagship bargain in years, with the latest flagship Snapdragon processor, a powerful triple-camera array, and a premium look and feel. But if you’re thinking it’s just an updated version of the S20 or ev… Continue reading

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Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 lineup chooses refinement over reinvention

Last year’s Galaxy S20 lineup was such a massive change that Samsung introduced a new naming scheme to hammer home how consequential the upgrade was. This year, the Galaxy S21 series refines that vision at much lower prices.Samsung has launched th… Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy S21 preview: New look, small changes, and a price cut

If you took my advice last month and returned your new Galaxy S20, the day you’ve been waiting for has nearly arrived. On Thursday, Samsung will hold its first Unpacked event of 2021, and the star of the show will be the first Android flagship of … Continue reading

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If you just got a Samsung Galaxy S20 or Note 20, you should return it right now

If you just got a new Android phone this Christmas, there’s a pretty good chance it has a Samsung logo on it. The Galaxy S20 and Note 20 phones among the very best of 2020, and with Samsung’s very aggressive end-of-year pricing, your secret Sant… Continue reading

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Apple is reportedly testing two folding iPhones

A new report from the Economic Daily News claims that Apple is prototyping two different folding iPhones. Continue reading

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Why 2021 could finally be the year of the Google Pixel

This time last year I wrote a column titled, “If you got a Pixel 4 for Christmas, you should probably return it.â€� I didn’t want to write it. Ever since the Pixel launched in 2016, I’ve rooted for Google’s phone to succeed. No other company… Continue reading

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If you got a Samsung Galaxy S20 or Note 20 for Christmas, you should probably return it

If you just got a new Android phone this Christmas, there’s a pretty good chance it has a Samsung logo on it. The Galaxy S20 and Note 20 phones among the very best of 2020, and with Samsung’s very aggressive end-of-year pricing, your secret Sant… Continue reading

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Best USB-C power adapters for the iPhone 12: How to shop and what to buy

Apple isn’t supplying a power adapter with new iPhones anymore, so we’ve rounded up a list of our favorite ones. Continue reading

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