Author Archives: Michael Simon

Wait, TCL now makes phones? Yes, and the 10 Series has a premium design at an affordable price

TCL’s timing couldn’t be better. In a world where premium smartphone sales are slumping, the company best known for affordable 4K TVs is turning its attention to much smaller displays at prices that make the OnePlus 7T Pro and Galaxy S10e look d… Continue reading

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Fitbit Charge 4 vs Charge 3: Is the newest do-it-all fitness tracker a worthy upgrade?

Here’s how the new Fitbit Charge 4 compares to its predecessor. Continue reading

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iPhone SE 2020 preview: Price, specs, size, and an imminent launch likely for Apple’s budget phone

Apple is set to launch a new iPhone SE in April. Here’s everything we think we know about it. Continue reading

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How to use your Android phone as a webcam for video conferencing and virtual meetings

If you’re sick of peeling the tape off your laptop’s camera every time you need to call into a virtual meeting, look no further than the Android phone lying on your desk. That’s right, you can use your Android phone as a makeshift webcam for Zoo… Continue reading

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Samsung brings Galaxy S20 features to the S10 and Note 10 in the U.S. as sales slump

If you’ve been itching to try out the Galaxy S20’s best features but don’t want to drop a ton of money on a new phone right now, you’ll soon have your chance. As part of a global update rolling out to all users as of April 3, Galaxy S10 and … Continue reading

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How to share your Android phone’s mobile connection by tethering or hotspot

Whether you’re working from your backyard, a park, or a bus, there are times when you need a Wi-Fi connection on your laptop and you’re out of range of a network or public hotspot. Never fear: As long as you have your phone handy, you can delive… Continue reading

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How to stop iPhone videos from turning into a blurry mess on Android phones (and vice versa)

If you’ve ever sent a video to an Android friend, it probably ended up as a blurry, unwatchable mess. Here’s how to stop that from happening next time. Continue reading

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