Author Archives: Robert Triggs

ZTE Axon 11 5G review: More than just affordable 5G?

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Robert Triggs

The ZTE Axon 11 5G promises affordable next-gen networking, but does it offer anything else to entice a purchase? Continue reading →

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Arm vs x86: Instruction sets, architecture, and all key differences explained

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Arm is the top CPU designer for phones, Intel is the big name in PCs. Both make processors but what is the difference? Continue reading →

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Huawei P30 Pro one year later: Is it still worth buying?

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Twelve months after its release, is the Huawei P30 Pro still worth buying or can you grab a much better bargain else where? Continue reading →

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Should you wait for the Google Pixel 4a if you need a phone today?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Robert Triggs

We’re still waiting for the Google Pixel 4a launch, so are there any worthy alternatives to buy already? Continue reading →

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Snapdragon 765G vs Snapdragon 865: How might the Pixel 5 stack up?

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Does the Snapdragon 765G offer the performance and features to power a flagship like the Google Pixel 5? Continue reading →

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It’s 2020 and USB-C is still a mess

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Robert Triggs

USB-C is billed as the one-stop solution for all our future cable needs, but feature compatibility is a major problem. Continue reading →

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Samsung’s new CPU could be a scorcher (but we might never see it)

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Samsung’s custom CPU unit may have been shut down, but that didn’t stop it from showing off a new CPU. Continue reading →

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The smartphone CPU arms race is about to heat up again

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Robert Triggs

2021 Android smartphones will close the gap on Apple. But what if some Android phones are much faster than others too? Continue reading →

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How far have we come since the Samsung Galaxy S3?

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Robert Triggs

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is eight years old. How does it compare to the modern Samsung Galaxy S20 series? Continue reading →

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OnePlus 8 Pro battery: Can you run that 120Hz display all day?

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Robert Triggs

The large OnePlus 8 Pro battery offers a full day of use, but what about switching from 120Hz to 60Hz? Continue reading →

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