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Do you think Microsoft Edge is better than Google Chrome yet?

Do you think Microsoft Edge is better than Google Chrome yet?

May 30, 2021
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...
Do you actually use any digital wellbeing apps to manage your smartphone use?

Do you actually use any digital wellbeing apps to manage your smartphone use?

May 29, 2021
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...
What do you think of Google’s Material You design for Android 12?

What do you think of Google’s Material You design for Android 12?

May 23, 2021
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...
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 the Pixel 6 Pro’s bold new design?

May 22, 2021
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...
What will you do once Google Photos ends unlimited backups?

What will you do once Google Photos ends unlimited backups?

May 9, 2021
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...
How important is your smartphone’s warranty to you?

How important is your smartphone’s warranty to you?

May 2, 2021
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...