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Is Apple taking the lazy way out with the MacBook Pro 13?
Apple debuted a "new" MacBook Pro 13 during WWDC. The older design mixed in with the newer lineup makes Apple look sloppy and lazy.
During Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference 2022, the company gave us a glimpse of its future, sharing announcements for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, and macOS 13. Along with software, Apple also showed off new hardware, announcing its new MacBook Air (2022) and more surprisingly, an "updated" MacBook Pro 13. While the former was a breath of fresh air with its all-new design, the latter looked familiar and dated.
Do you think the Moto Edge X30 has what it takes to put Motorola back on the map?
Do you think the Moto Edge X30's affordable price tag will help Motorola make bank in the flagship smartphone segment?
Motorola lifted the covers off the all-new Moto Edge X30 in China earlier this week. Not only is it the first phone to launch with Qualcomm's latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, but it's also the first non-Google phone to launch with Android 12 out of the box. However, these aren't the only things that make the Moto Edge X30 special. The phone has much more to offer in terms of premium hardware, but the best part is that its top-end variant costs around $650 only.
Should apps and games prevent users from customizing their smartphones?
Many Android apps and games block users for enabling developer options, rooting, or installing a custom ROM. Should they be allowed to do so?
One of the best things about Android is that it gives power users plenty of options to customize their devices. Users can easily root their phones to install custom ROMs and custom kernels, use powerful automation tools like Tasker, and do much more. However, rooting or modifying an Android phone does have a few downsides. For instance, some apps and games simply refuse to work on modded devices. This brings us to our discussion topic for today.
What do you think about Facebook's new 'Meta' name?
Facebook changed its name last week to reflect its future AR and VR efforts, but what do you think about the switch?
Last week, Facebook revealed that it was rebranding itself as 'Meta.' The new name is a reference to the "Metaverse," a term loosely defined as interconnected virtual reality experiences, which Facebook Meta is now investing plenty of time and money into. Now that the dust has settled, what do you think about the new company name?
Did you pre-order the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro? What new feature has you most excited?
The Google Pixel 6 series is finally here. Were you able to pre-order the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro this week? Which new feature(s) has you most excited?
Google's highly-anticipated Pixel 6 series is finally here. The new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro bring substantial improvements over the Pixel 5 from last year. The latest Pixel devices feature flagship hardware, including Google's new Tensor chip, high refresh rate displays, upgraded cameras, and much more. On top of that, the phones come with an array of software features that set them apart from other flagships.
Apple, Google, or Samsung: Which upcoming launch event are you most excited for?
Apple, Google, and Samsung have confirmed that they'll be hosting launch events in the coming few days. Which event are you looking forward to?
The following week is going to be an absolute delight for tech enthusiasts. Apple, Google, and Samsung have confirmed that they'll be hosting launch events in the next few days, and we expect to see some fantastic new products. Apple will likely unveil a new range of M1X Macs, and Google will officially reveal the highly-anticipated Pixel 6 lineup. While Samsung is yet to specify what it will announce at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, we expect to see the next major One UI update at the event. Based on what we know so far, which launch event are you most excited for?
What are you more excited for: Android 12 or Windows 11?
Both Android 12 and Windows 11 are coming soon, but which are you more excited for? Both are pretty big updates with a lot of ramifactions.
The launch of Android 12 and Windows 11 are on the horizon. Android 12's launch date seems to be Monday, the 4th of October, whereas Windows 11's launch date is Tuesday, the 5th of October. It's a busy week for tech nerds around the world, as Android and Windows are the two most popular operating systems in the world. With those updates come a lot of changes, and I'm personally equally excited for both. If you are looking forward to one more than the other, which are you more excited about?
Surface Duo 2 or Galaxy Z Fold 3: Which one would you buy?
Microsoft unveiled the new Surface Duo 2 this week. If you're in the market for a new foldable phone would you buy it or the Galaxy Z Fold 3?
At its annual Surface event this week, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Duo 2. Unlike its predecessor, the Duo 2 comes with the latest flagship hardware, making it a compelling choice for those in the market for a foldable smartphone. But would you buy it over Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3? Before you answer that, let's take a quick look at what the two phones have to offer.
What do you think of the new iPhone 13, iPads, and Apple Watch Series 7?
What do you think of the new iPhone 13 series, the Apple Watch Series 7, the 9th-gen iPad, and the iPad Mini 6? Tell us your thoughts!
Apple just wrapped up its California Streaming launch event this week, and we have some thoughts about all the new devices. But we also want to know what you think of the new iPhone 13 lineup, the two new iPads, and the Apple Watch Series 7 before we share our verdict on Apple's latest products. In case you missed the event, here's a quick refresher.
Under-display cameras: Do you think they're worth it right now?
With under-display cameras slowly making their way to more phones, we'd like to know what you think of the technology?
Just as 2020 was a monumental year for foldable smartphones, 2021 is shaping up to be a significant year for devices with under-display cameras. Although ZTE launched the first phone with an under-display camera last year, it was riddled with issues, and other manufacturers didn't adopt the technology this year. Today, you have a couple of options if you wish to buy a device with an under-display camera, like the Mi MIX 4, the Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Axon 30, but the under-display camera on these devices doesn't quite match up to the performance of a regular selfie camera.
What do you want to see from Apple at WWDC 2021?
What are your expectations from iOS 15, macOS, M1X chip, new Mac Mini and other announcements from Apple at WWDC 2021?
Apple's annual developer conference is scheduled to take place tomorrow. Like last year's event, WWDC 2021 will also be held virtually due to the challenges of holding an in-person event amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite these challenges, Apple is expected to announce exciting changes to its entire suite of operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. In addition, Apple may even surprise us with some hardware launches, including a more powerful Mac Mini, new MacBooks, or even an iPod Touch. Based on these rumors, which of these announcements at WWDC 2021 are you most looking forward to?
What Android features do you want to see in iOS 15?
Tell us which Android features you would like to see being adopted by Apple in iOS 15 when it is announced at WWDC next week!
Passionate iOS and Android fans are constantly bickering over which mobile OS is better. While the many differences between Android and iOS have fueled this unrelenting debate, both Google and Apple have clearly adopted key features for Android and iOS respectively from the other. Apple is set to preview the next version of iOS at WWDC 2021 next week, and we hope that iOS 15 takes a few cues from Android. What Android features are you hoping Apple announces for iOS 15?
Do you think Microsoft Edge is better than Google Chrome yet?
Microsoft Edge has come a far way and roped in a lot of features. But has it gotten better than Google Chrome? Tell us what you think!
Google's Chrome is indisputably the most popular browser on both mobile and desktop. But Google's hold over the Internet and users' concerns against being tracked online in sophisticated ways has led many to search for alternatives, and Microsoft's Edge browser is one of the primary substitutes. While its growth can be tied to the fact that Microsoft is heavily promoting Edge to Windows 10 users, it's hard to deny that the browser hasn't gotten really good. It's received many new features since it became a Chromium-based project. With all these advancements, do you think Microsoft's browser may have the edge over Google Chrome?
Do you actually use any digital wellbeing apps to manage your smartphone use?
Do you use any digital wellbeing apps to consciously reduce your smartphone usage for a calmer and healthier mind?
The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently altered the way many of us do work. For those who have shifted to working from home, separating your work and personal life has been a challenge. In addition, lockdowns have seasoned us to spend most of our time in front of a screen, and it's easier than ever to go down a rabbit hole, especially from the comfort of our smartphones. There's no doubt that our smartphone affinity has been detrimental to productivity and mental health. That's why companies like Google and Apple have been working — even before the pandemic — on features that help us keep our smartphone use under check. Android's Digital Wellbeing has received much of Google's attention, but let's be honest, do you even use the feature?
What do you think of Google's Material You design for Android 12?
What do you think of Google's new Material You design that is set to transform how Android 12 and other platforms will look.
At Google I/O earlier this week, Google announced the changes coming with Android 12. Along with Android 12 Beta 1, Google also unveiled Material You — the next step in the evolution of its Material Design. Material You will help personalize the user experience on Android using a myriad of colors. It will be limited to Google smartphones initially but can be expected to inspire changes in Android skins developed by other OEMs. What are your feelings on the new Material You design for Android 12?
How do you feel about the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro's bold new design?
How do you feel about the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro ditching the old Pixel persona and doning a new, bold avatar?
Google launched the first Pixel phone in 2016. Since then, Google has seldom made drastic design changes to the Pixel lineup. But as is apparent from the recent Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro leaked renders, that is set to change soon. In their sixth generation, the Pixel smartphones will appear in bold new avatars featuring big, overhanging camera bumps with up to three cameras, larger displays with a hole-punch cutout in the center, tiny bezels, and presumably an in-display fingerprint scanner. What do you think of this new design approach?
What will you do once Google Photos ends unlimited backups?
Google Photos' unlimited storage ends next month. How do you plan to back up your photos when that happens?
Google Photos has been one of Google's most popular services as it lets users back up their photos online for free. But starting next month, Google will no longer offer free unlimited backups to users – other than those who already own a Pixel smartphone. Instead, the company will count photo uploads against their Google Account storage quota and will require users buy a Google One subscription to continue backing up past the 15GB free storage limit. The change was announced in November last year so we've known about it for quite a while, but with the policy change set to go into effect soon, we wanted to know what you plan to do?
How important is your smartphone’s warranty to you?
Spain now joins countries that mandate at least three years of warranty on products including smartphones. What do you think about it?
The Spanish government recently mandated that products will have to be sold in the country with three years of warranty. This ruling extends the duration of the warranty on most products — including electronics — from the existing period of two years. The regulation also applies to smartphones and should enforce a higher manufacturing quality, putting markets like the US at a disadvantage where you get only one year of warranty on most products. A longer warranty for your smartphone certainly has its advantages, but is that something you care about?
Does Sony need to follow trends for its smartphones to stay relevant?
Do you think Sony can succeed by making some bold choices with phones like the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III?
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 much less relevant in the smartphone market than it was back in the day when it drew a lot of attention with its standout candy bar phones like the Walkman series. Despite this, Sony is still making smartphones that refute the latest trends. What do you think about this approach?
Would you be sad if LG no longer makes phones?
LG will reportedly exit the smartphone business on April 5th. What do you feel about the company's move? Are you sad?
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 smartphone innovation in the previous decades, would you miss LG if it no longer makes phones?