Category Archives: Opinions

Has OnePlus overhyped the OnePlus Nord?

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The OnePlus Nord launch is days away, but has the company set itself up for disappointment? Continue reading →

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Galaxy Tab S7: Amazing specs will mean nothing if Samsung can’t fix the software

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Samsung’s upcoming iPad Pro rival needs to make some major software improvements to take on Apple’s flagship tablet. 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 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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iPhone 12 sizes: If Apple gives us small phones then so should Android

Posted on July 11, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Apple seems to understand that not everyone wants a pocket tablet. Meanwhile, Android has nothing similar to offer. Continue reading →

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Can phone-makers dial the rebranding down a bit?

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

It seems like some manufacturers are going overboard with launching old phones under a new name. Continue reading →

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Apple Car Keys: What is it and is there an Android alternative?

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Joe Hindy

Apple Car Key lets iPhone users unlock cars with NFC. Can Android do that? Yes and no. Let’s take a look at the options. Continue reading →

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Phone prices have almost doubled over the past five years. Why is that?

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Eric Zeman

Smartphone prices have climbed from merely painful to downright outrageous over the last five years. Continue reading →

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I wish the OnePlus 8 Pro was more like the Oppo Find X2 Pro

Posted on July 5, 2020 by David Imel

Oppo’s Find X2 Pro is so good that I wish OnePlus copied it for the OnePlus 8 Pro. But sometimes you can’t have everything. Continue reading →

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Is the Nord really a ‘New Beginning’ for OnePlus? It doesn’t seem that way.

Posted on July 4, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

While the term “New Beginnings” conjures up the idea of a massive overhaul, the OnePlus Nord doesn’t seem to be that. Continue reading →

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