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Android O Users Will Update Graphics Drivers Through Play Store

Android O Users Will Update Graphics Drivers Through Play Store

May 20, 2017
During the Android Fireside Chat that took place at Google I/O 2017, a nice new feature was discussed. It was revealed that users of Android O will be able to update their graphics drivers through the Play Store. This might be one of the most exciting features of the upcoming Android. We know very little about...
Report: LG Plans to Make LG G6 Available Earlier to Avoid Competition

Report: LG Plans to Make LG G6 Available Earlier to Avoid Competition

December 26, 2016
LG failed to excite consumers with the LG G5 despite the massive push made towards (pseudo-)modularity. Furthermore, the LG V20 failed to shoulder the responsibility of carrying LG this fiscal year. Despite the failure of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, LG has thus far not been able to effectively capitalize on Samsung's misfortunes. With the new year approaching, however, LG...
Debate: Modular Smartphones, Are we Ready for Them? Are They Ready for Us?

Debate: Modular Smartphones, Are we Ready for Them? Are They Ready for Us?

May 27, 2016
Google's Project Ara is the first major move towards achieving consistent, thoughtful and standardized modularity on smartphones. Announced in October 2013, Google envisioned a phone that can be torn apart and brought back together again. The idea is brilliant; think of the possibilities, users can piece together the ideal smartphone to perfectly meet their needs. On...
Recent MotoMod Leak Gives Us a Look Into the Future of Modular Phones

Recent MotoMod Leak Gives Us a Look Into the Future of Modular Phones

May 26, 2016
It appears modularity is in this season, folks. When the Phonebloks concept was released a few years ago, it made a tremendous impact about how we look at phones and their upgrade process. Not long after, Google and Motorola took over the Phonebloks idea and announced Project Ara, their take on a modular smartphone. After the...
Would You Get the New Ara if You Could? Why/Why Not?

Would You Get the New Ara if You Could? Why/Why Not?

May 23, 2016
Project Ara went through quite a transformation since we last heard about it. The phone is still going to be modular, but the level of modularity we previously expected has been cut down, meaning components such as processors, screens and RAM won't be upgradeable nor easily-replaceable. That being said, there is still a lot of potential...
The G5’s Build Quality Issues and Misleading Marketing Take Away From the Merit of its Virtues

The G5’s Build Quality Issues and Misleading Marketing Take Away From the Merit of its Virtues

April 11, 2016
The G5 has finally arrived to the hands of reviewers and consumers after much anticipation. LG’s odyssey into the world of modularity took us all by surprise, and the original reaction towards the approach was as loud and divisive as you might expect. While many justifiably sang praise to LG for trying something so radically different...
Thoughts on Fairphone 2’s Modularity and Unfair Price

Thoughts on Fairphone 2’s Modularity and Unfair Price

June 18, 2015
The Fairphone 2 is a device unlike what you typically see announced each year. On the verge of modular phones hitting the market with Phonebloks and Project Ara, it is not unexpected to find that other OEMs are coming up with their own visions for modular smartphones. The Fairphone 2 is a brave new attempt...