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Jan 13th - For years, we’ve been expecting to see Samsung get into the smart speaker business, especially with its constant push of Bixby whenever a new Galaxy phone is released. Outside of releasing a beta version of the Galaxy Home Mini, a Bixby-powered smart speaker has yet to actually be made available for purchase.It seems that hasn’t …
Jan 13th - It’s been a little over a month since Google released the first Android 12L beta. This version of the software is expected to be designed more with tablets and foldable phones in mind, but it’s currently available for select Pixel devices.Yesterday, Google released Android 12L Beta 2 which includes the January security patch, along with quite …
Jan 13th - In the world of Android, there’s a constant conversation about the state of software updates with many phones being abandoned even after just a year. Streaming devices aren’t included in the conversation as much, but there are still plenty of issues in the world of Android TV boxes.Considered by many to be the best Android …
Jan 13th - With the Galaxy S21 FE out of the way, and the OnePlus 10 Pro landing in China first, all sights are set on Samsung’s 2022 flagship lineup. There have been plenty of rumors and leaks in regards to what the Galaxy S22 series will bring to the market, but there has been one question left …
Jan 12th - Over the course of 2021, we saw quite a few fantastic handsets released in regions abroad that we wished would be available here in the U.S. Many of these came from Realme, which operates as Oppo’s more budget-friendly extension. Realme has taken the smartphone world by storm with options like the Realme GT, 8 Pro, …
Jan 12th - Even before the Galaxy S21 FE was introduced, the speculation began ramping about how it would stack up against Google’s Pixel 6. When the Galaxy S20 FE launched, the phone was touted as one of the best values on the market. It offered a flagship experience while being priced substantially lower than the standard Galaxy …
Jan 11th - Last Summer, Sony debuted its latest set of flagship phones in the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III. However, until now, only the Xperia 1 III has been available here in the U.S., leaving its smaller brother only available in various regions. That’s all changing, as Sony has just announced availability for the Xperia …
Jan 11th - It’s a big day for OnePlus, as the company has officially launched its latest flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro, in China. Additionally, there’s a new color variant of the OnePlus Buds Pro landing in India, and a major firmware update is arriving for current owners of the Buds Pro.With this latest update, under firmware version …
Jan 11th - After giving everyone a bunch of trickled information during the week of CES 2022, OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus 10 Pro in China. The phone is available for pre-order starting today, before officially going on sale on January 13. Check out these pictures from the OnePlus 10 Pro Phandroid’s Best of CES 2022 OnePlus …
Jan 11th - Now that you can actually get your hands on the Galaxy S21 FE, you might be wondering if you should pull the trigger. Samsung’s latest phone is an impressive beast in its own right, and we’re taking a look at three reasons why you should buy it, and one reason why you shouldn’t.Reasons to buy …
Jan 11th - It has been one of the most highly-anticipated smartphones of the past year. But the time is finally over for those who have been wanting to grab the Galaxy S21 FE. A little more than a week after being introduced at CES 2022, Samsung has opened up ordering for the Galaxy S21 FE.As a reminder, …
Jan 10th - Outside of a smartphone’s design, many phone makers have been putting an increased focus on extending the life of lithium-ion batteries. This is why we have features such as Adaptive Charging, which is found in pretty much every smartphone, including many of the top Android phones and the iPhone.While adding these software features is expected …
Jan 10th - With the Galaxy S21 FE launch out of the way, all eyes have turned to try to figure out when Samsung will unveil its next trio of flagship phones. The Galaxy S22 series has already been leaked quite a bit, but until now, there hasn’t been much in the way of a potential release date.A …
Jan 10th - It’s a bit surprising, but the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have been extremely difficult to get your hands on, until recently. Following the pre-ordering debacle, Google is finally starting to be able to keep its latest flagship phones in stock, and this goes for select third-party retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. Best Pixel …
Jan 10th - One trend that we’ve been seeing recently from some of the best music streaming services is the addition of Hi-Fi quality. Spotify is notably missing, while Apple Music and Amazon Music are now offering HiFi streaming as an option. In the early part of 2021, Spotify announced that it was working on a HiFI tier, …
