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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs M2 iPad Pro (12.9-inch): The two biggest and best tablets duke it out
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is designed to take on the iPad Pro. How does it fare? Spoiler alert: very well.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is the biggest and best Android tablet on the market right now, offering more power, screen, and multitasking capabilities than any other Android tablet. But in the eyes of Samsung execs and probably many consumers, the Tab S9 Ultra is not here to take on the Google Pixel Tablets or OnePlus Pads of the world. Instead, the Tab S9 Ultra's target is the iPad Pro.
Sony WF-1000XM5 review: The right kind of downsizing
Sony's new earbuds shed 25% of mass compared to the last generation but somehow improved audio performance while keeping the same battery life. Bravo!
A few months ago, I reviewed Sony's flagship over-ear headphones, the awkwardly named WH-1000XM5. While they offered great audio and active noise cancelation (ANC), the design was way too clunky, especially compared to the cans by main rival Bose and even its last-generation counterpart.This past week I've been testing Sony's new flagship earbuds, the also awkwardly named WF-1000XM5, and they seem to fix a lot of the issues I had with their larger sibling. They offer great audio, ANC, and a new sleek, compact design, especially compared to earbuds by main rival Bose.The Sony WF-1000XM5 are easily some of the very best wireless earbuds on the market right now. The big question is if they're worth the higher $300 asking price.About this review: XDA purchased a pair of Sony WF-1000XM5 for the purposes of this review. Sony did not have any input into its contents.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: The best tablet at multitasking
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra brings a giant screen and a very good multitasking system that makes it a great work machine
Between the Google Pixel Tablet, OnePlus Pad, and the Lenovo Tab Extreme — all surprisingly polished and well-performing tablets — Android tablets are having a banner year so far. While Apple tablets still lead in market shares, the iPad's dominance is not as strong as before. This means now is as good a time as any for Samsung, which is currently in second place in the tablet market share wars, to try to make further gains. Samsung's attempts this year include three tablets, and in this review, we're going to take a look at the largest and most powerful one: the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
Rokid Station review: The first Android TV box for AR glasses is a no-frills affair
For when you want to watch YouTube without your phone
Even before Apple pulled the curtains back on its Vision Pro headset, there's been a surge in consumer-grade AR (augmented reality) glasses over the past couple of years, with brands like XReal (formerly nReal), TCL, Lenovo, and Rokid leading the charge. Rokid's Max eyewear is my favorite of the bunch simply because it projects the largest screen.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series hands on: A fan favorite feature returns
The Galaxy Watch 6 series brings a new Exynos chip, longer battery life, and Wear OS 4. One model even gets back a fan-favorite feature
At today's Samsung Unpacked event, we got the expected announcement of the Galaxy Watch 6, the next iteration of the company's higher-end but standard, bezel-less smartwatch. However, the more interesting reveal was for the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, which brings back Samsung's signature rotating physical bezel after the company removed it last year. Beyond that, both watches are getting modest upgrades with a new chip and longer battery life. They're also among the first smartwatches to run Wear OS 4.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hands on: All about the new hinge
Samsung's new foldable is thinner, lighter, and finally folds flat
As a mobile enthusiast with access to basically every phone, I can be snarky about the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. Its biggest hardware improvement (and the only visible one you can easily spot) over last year's Z Fold 4 is a streamlined hinge and folding mechanism that allow the phone to fold flat — you know, four years after brands like Motorola and Huawei figured out how to do so. And while the Z Fold 5 manages to shed thickness to 11.4mm and weight down to 253g, these numbers still fall far short of the recently launched ultra-sleek Honor Magic V2 foldable.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: Price, release date, and everything to know
Is this the best version of Galaxy Fold to date?
Samsung's new flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, is officially here. It brings a few noteworthy improvements over the Galaxy Z Fold 4 to compete with the Google Pixel Fold and other foldable phones that are slated to arrive in 2023. We've heard a lot of rumors about the Galaxy Z Fold 5 leading up to its big release, and it's finally time to see how much of an improvement it really is over the outgoing model. Has Samsung done enough to deliver a solid device with meaningful upgrades, or has it left the door open for more improvements? Here's everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, including its price, availability, specifications, and more. Let's dive in!
I shouldn't like the Pixel Fold, but I do. Here are three things I love and hate about it.
The Google Pixel Fold’s hardware is objectively below par, and yet, I can't stop using it.
The Google Pixel Fold is easily the most important phone to release this year so far because it represents Google — the maker of Android — embracing the foldable form factor. The Pixel Fold also finally ends Samsung's monopoly on its largest market: North America.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed review: Earbuds for gamers only
The HyperSpeed's one standout feature is a dongle that allows it to achieve near-zero latency. And that will be enough for many gamers
Razer is well known among gamers, making everything from gaming laptops to mice and even chairs. It even dabbled in the Android phone space once upon a time. Now its latest product is a pair of wireless earbuds aimed at the same crowd. The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed are, at first glance, a rather conventional-looking set of wireless earbuds. But they have one standout feature: a dongle that plugs into the source device's USB-C port to then provide a faster wireless connection.
Honor 90 review: The sleekest midrange phone to come out this year
The Honor 90 is one of the most comfortable phones to hold with a very good main camera too. But the software and pointless 2MP camera drag it down
Honor seems to have adapted sleek designs as its M.O. Last week, Honor introduced a foldable phone that was the thinnest and lightest the industry has ever seen. Now comes a mid-range slab phone that's also refreshingly light and thin compared to just about every other great modern phone. In fact, I may go out on a limb and say the Honor 90 is the most comfortable slab phone to hold that has been released this year.
Best Motorola phones in 2024
Looking for an alternative to avoid the Apple/Samsung duopoly? Motorola has a solid list of phones in the U.S. now.
Motorola has evolved a lot as a brand, and it's had quite the journey over the years to find a comfortable spot in the market. It continues to have a special place in the heart of consumers for churning out a variety of phones. Motorola also has a strong footing in the U.S. with a diverse portfolio that includes both flagship and budget options. Plenty of Motorola phones have already made it to our collection of the best cheap phones and the best Android phones overall, but I wanted to highlight all the best Motorola phones separately to give you a better idea of what to expect from the brand's diverse portfolio in the U.S.
Nothing Phone 2 review: Style and substance
The Nothing Phone 2 is an eye-catching phone, but beyond just looks is a polished, well-rounded near flagship phone
When I reviewed the Nothing Phone 1 last year, I said the phone was good but fell victim to its own hype machine. For weeks the Carl Pei-founded company teased a mobile experience that was unlike anything else. When you make such bold claims and deliver just a well-rounded solid mid-range phone, people are going to be disappointed.
Honor Magic V2 hands-on: The new thinnest foldable changes the game
The Honor Magic V2 is the new thinnest and lightest foldable phone on the market, with a folded footprint roughly that of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Chinese phone brands are notoriously competitive and very quick to one-up each other. And that's led to some exciting races (for phone nerds like me, anyway), such as the 2017 battle to have the thinnest bezels, or the 2018 race to hide the selfie camera in creative ways. Now, we have the race to have the thinnest and lightest book-like foldable.
I've reviewed 19 phones this year, and this is the Prime Day deal I recommend
I've tested just about every phone, and the Pixel 7 Pro is still one of my favorites. This Prime Day deal shaving 28% off is too good to pass up.
I get my hands on a lot of phones. In fact, it would not be hyperbole to say I get my hands on all the phones — flagships, at least. Just in 2023 alone, I've reviewed 19 phones, and if we go back over the last 12 months, the number jumps to over 30. And of all the phones I've tested in the past year, I can say the Google Pixel 7 Pro is on the very short list of the best Android phones. I'd say the Pixel 7 Pro is still among my top four phones this year, with the other three phones all being China-exclusive devices that 99% of you reading this can't buy anyway. And for this Amazon Prime Day, you can get the Google Pixel 7 Pro at 28% off. So if you're in the market for a new phone, this is the one I'd recommend.
Jabra's excellent workout earbuds are 40% off this Prime Day
Jabra's excellent and practical wireless earbuds are on major discount this Prime Day.
Danish audio equipment maker Jabra has been making some of the most functional and practical earbuds that are great for working out, and now two of its most popular models, the Jabra Elite 4 Active and Elite 5, are getting major discounts this Amazon Prime Day at over 40% off. These earbuds are in our list of best wireless earbuds, and now they bring great value on top of good performance. They're some of the best wireless earbuds deals you'll find this week and for good reason.
Get the sleekest Android smartwatch for $100 off this Prime Day
The Google Pixel Watch is Android's answer to the Apple Watch, which means it's premium and pricey — until this Prime Day discount, that is.
The Google Pixel Watch is one of the best Android smartwatches thanks to its sleek premium design and tight integration with Android, and for this year's Amazon Prime Day, it's getting $100 shaved off its retail price down to $250. When we reviewed the Pixel Watch, we called it "an overpriced beauty," well, with this deal, it is no longer overpriced — just a beauty.
Casetify Pixel Fold case review: Adding some much needed fun to the foldable case scene
If you want to slap a case on the Google Pixel Fold while adding a dose of personality, Casetify has plenty of options.
Google's long-awaited foldable, the Pixel Fold, is now on sale. While the phone's stainless steel construction gives it a premium and sturdy in-hand feel, most consumers will likely want to protect their $1,800 investment by going with a case. Last month we compiled a list of best cases for Pixel Fold, including usual players like Spigen and DBrand. All of those cases offer great protection, but almost all are solid colored, and many have a masculine, rugged armor look. In fact, this seems to be the trend for foldable phone cases. A look at our best cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 also shows mostly black Kevlar cases that look like they were made for Bruce Wayne.
Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Great looks and sound, but too bulky
The Sony WH-1000XM5 has a new design that looks more premium than its predecessor, but it's significantly bulkier
The title for best wireless headphones has mostly been fought between Sony and Bose in recent years, with Bose's QuietComfort series holding the crown in the late 2010s, then Sony snatching it with the universally acclaimed WH-1000XM4 in 2020. Sony did not sit idly by for its follow-up, the WH-1000XM5, which got a complete redesign that gives the headphones more of a premium, Apple-like aesthetic. However, the design compromises on practicality, and there was even a controversial decision to tone down bass output.
Huawei Mate X3 review: Impeccable hardware for enthusiasts only
The Huawei Mate X3 is a showcase of cutting-edge hardware craftsmanship in the foldable space. But several factors make it a tough sell for many.
The Huawei Mate X3 is a hard phone to review. On one hand, it has the most impressive foldable hardware I've ever seen— and I've tested every single foldable phone ever commercially released. Speaking purely of hardware, it makes the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 look a generation behind. But the Mate X3 is also missing easy access to services used by billions of people on Earth, and it's priced on the highest end of the mobile phone spectrum. Due to the latter two factors, the Mate X3 has no chance of being anything other than a niche enthusiast phone in regions outside its native China.
Motorola Razr+ (2023) review: The best clamshell foldable right now
Samsung, take note. The Razr+ is a major improvement for clamshell foldables simply by using a larger outside screen.
After inexplicably making last year's Razr a China-exclusive device, Motorola is bringing the Razr line back to the U.S. and other international markets. And there's good news: The Razr+ (2023) is a polished and eye-catching clamshell foldable that makes the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 look outdated. Of course, the Flip 4 is almost a year old, so it's not the most direct comparison, but the Razr+ is the biggest challenge yet to Samsung's dominant grip on the foldable market in the U.S., all thanks to its much larger cover screen. If you've ever been unsure about this kind of phone, the Razr+ is a great place to start.