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Does Sony need to follow trends for its smartphones to stay relevant?

Does Sony need to follow trends for its smartphones to stay relevant?

April 18, 2021
The phone industry has changed dramatically since the early 2010s. Brands that were non-existent back then now take up all of our attention, while those that were prevalent are barely mentioned these days. Once a leading mobile phone brand, LG had to shut down its smartphone business after years of inflating losses. Likewise, Sony is...
Are you satisfied by OEMs promising 3 years of Android updates?

Are you satisfied by OEMs promising 3 years of Android updates?

April 11, 2021
Smartphones are getting more powerful, and the performance gap between a flagship and a mid-ranger is getting shorter. With fewer hardware features to stake their claims, OEMs are now turning their attention towards software updates. The latest trend in this area is to promise a certain number of Android generational upgrades and use it as...
With LG gone, which smartphone are you looking at next?

With LG gone, which smartphone are you looking at next?

April 5, 2021
The smartphone industry has just lost a key player. Last night, LG confirmed it's closing the doors on its mobile division. The Korean electronics company was one of the first brands to sell an Android smartphone, releasing the Android 1.5 Cupcake-running LG GW620 back in 2009. Since then, the company has released hundreds of phones...
Would you be sad if LG no longer makes phones?

Would you be sad if LG no longer makes phones?

April 4, 2021
With piling losses, Korean company LG is set to exit the smartphone business. While many of the people aware of the financial state of the company's smartphone business predicted this for a while, a recent report suggests the company will formally announce its departure from the smartphone industry on April 5th. As a pillar of...
Are you looking forward to Google’s custom chip for the Pixel 6?

Are you looking forward to Google’s custom chip for the Pixel 6?

April 3, 2021
Google’s Pixel 6 — and other future Pixel devices — will reportedly come equipped with the GS101 silicon, the company’s custom system on a chip (SoC). If true, it could shake up the status quo and further threaten Qualcomm’s dominance in the mobile market. We think it’s an exciting prospect, but we wanted to know:...
What’s the next feature Samsung should add to its Galaxy A series?

What’s the next feature Samsung should add to its Galaxy A series?

March 28, 2021
Samsung's Galaxy A series has sold like hotcakes since its debut in early 2019. Despite the enormous number of options available in the smartphone market, Samsung's mid-rangers thrive on the brand's reputation, wide availability across the globe, and faster than ever software updates. With the recently launched Galaxy A52/A52 5G and the Galaxy A72, Samsung has...
What do you think of Qualcomm’s rumored Nintendo Switch clone that runs Android?

What do you think of Qualcomm’s rumored Nintendo Switch clone that runs Android?

March 27, 2021
Gaming phones have usurped a major share in the market of handheld gaming devices. While brands like ASUS have gone as far as making gaming phones like the ROG Phone 5 that offer functionality similar to a gaming console, the Nintendo Switch has still stood at the top. Its ability to be used both as...
How do you feel about the OnePlus Watch and the OnePlus 9 series before launch?

How do you feel about the OnePlus Watch and the OnePlus 9 series before launch?

March 21, 2021
The OnePlus 9 series is set to launch next week at the company's first smartphone launch event of 2021. OnePlus established a reputation early on for creating great-performing smartphones that ship with a clean and nearly bloat-free experience in OxygenOS. Alongside the OnePlus 9 and the 9 Pro, the company will also launch its first...
The ROG Phone 5 is unapologetically niche even among gaming phones, but I’m not complaining

The ROG Phone 5 is unapologetically niche even among gaming phones, but I’m not complaining

March 14, 2021
ASUS has been making serious efforts to shape the smartphone gaming niche. Since launching its first ROG Phone in 2018, ASUS has added meaningful changes to the series. The focus of the ROG Phone lineup is to deliver a powerful experience for passionate gamers. Realistically, a smartphone cannot replace your gaming rig, but it can...
Would you like to see the Redmi K40 with Snapdragon 870 as the Poco F3?

Would you like to see the Redmi K40 with Snapdragon 870 as the Poco F3?

February 28, 2021
Redmi's flagship killer K series delivers fantastic value for money. The third-generation in the series, i.e., the Redmi K40 lineup, including the Redmi K40, K40 Pro, and the K40 Pro+, was unveiled earlier this week. Despite flagship-grade specifications including 120Hz AMOLED displays, either Snapdragon 870 0r Snapdragon 888 high-end chipsets, and up to 108MP cameras,...
Are you also disappointed with Android 12 so far?

Are you also disappointed with Android 12 so far?

February 21, 2021
Google released the first Android 12 Developer Preview build earlier this week. To many of us who were expecting the major design overhaul seen earlier in the Android 12 leak, the first official release was quite underwhelming — despite a host of new improvements it brought to Android's functionality. Of course, this is just the...
What features do you want to see in Android 12?

What features do you want to see in Android 12?

February 14, 2021
Smartphone manufacturers around the world are on a quest to upgrade their phones to Android 11. Meanwhile, Google is moving on to the next version, Android 12, and might release the first Developer Preview later this month. But prior to its official release, leaked images from a document may have already given us some insight...