Author Archives: Robert Triggs

Would you pay for an ad-free search engine?

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Search engines and web services track our every digital move. But what if there was an ad-free alternative? Continue reading →

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Oppo unveils 125W Flash Charge and a new range of chargers

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Oppo’s 125W Flash Charge is official, along with 65W wireless charging, as well as two portable high-power GaN chargers. Continue reading →

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The Sony Xperia 1 II camera is a case study for nonsensical software design

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Robert Triggs

The Sony Xperia 1 II is a good phone with a solid camera but is let down by some baffling software design decisions. Continue reading →

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The Best of Android: Mid-2020 — Which phone has the best display?

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Wondering which 2020 smartphone offers the best display quality? Check out the Best of Android: Mid-2020 award for display. Continue reading →

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The case against bundled phone chargers

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Robert Triggs

It may seem outrageous to sell a $1,000 phone without a charger in the box, but there are good reasons to back this trend. Continue reading →

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Lithium-ion vs lithium-polymer: What’s the difference?

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Lithium-ion vs lithium-polymer batteries – what’s the difference? Here’s everything you need to know. Continue reading →

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Lithium-ion vs lithium-polymer: What’s the difference?

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Lithium-ion vs lithium-polymer batteries – what’s the difference? Here’s everything you need to know. Continue reading →

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Camera shootout: Sony Xperia 1 II vs Huawei P40 Pro

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Sony’s Xperia 1 II touts Alpha and Zeiss branding, but can it take on the Huawei P40 Pro and its partnership with Leica? Continue reading →

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Camera shootout: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 II

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Find out which phone takes the best photos in our definitive Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs Xperia 1 II camera showdown. Continue reading →

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Why camera sensor size is more important than more megapixels

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Smartphone camera quality keeps getting better and large image sensors are at the heart of this improvement. Continue reading →

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