Chris Chavez, Author at Phandroid

I've been obsessed with consumer technology for about as long as I can remember, be it video games, photography, or mobile devices. If you can plug it in, I have to own it. Preparing for the day when Android finally becomes self-aware and I get to welcome our new robot overlords.

Accessories

New image of the Samsung Gear Sport 2017 leaked, could have replaceable watch bands

After weeks of rumors, we're now getting our first sneak peak at what Samsung has planned for this year's Gear Sport followup. Take ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 24, 20170

Accessories

Google could announce Chromebook Pixel 2017 and Google Home Mini alongside Pixel 2

Google is reportedly preparing to announce a new 2017 Chromebook Pixel and Google Home Mini along their new Pixel smartphones later this year. ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 21, 20170

Handsets

Android 8.0 Oreo system images now available for download, OTA hitting beta users

Android 8.0 Oreo system images are now available to flash, over-the-air update now hitting Android Beta users.

By Chris ChavezAugust 21, 20170

Handsets

OnePlus holding first Open Ears Forum to listen to your customer feedback

OnePlus is holding their first Open Ears Forum where they hope to hear valuable feedback from customers on improving their customer service. They're ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 18, 20170

Apps

YouTube TV is going live in 14 new markets today, 17 more in the coming weeks

YouTube TV is getting a big leg up on the competition today thanks to a partnership with the nation's largest broadcast station provider. ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 17, 20170

Handsets

Leaked Galaxy Note 8 brochure confirms a handful of hardware features

We've seen countless Galaxy Note 8 leaks in recent weeks, but if you were looking for something a little more "official," this leaked ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 17, 20170

Accessories

OnePlus teams up with DJI to offer discounted ‘back to school’ bundles

OnePlus is teaming up with DJI for a variety of back to school bundles at some nice discounts. Everything from the OnePlus 5, ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 16, 20170

Handsets

LG V30 high-res press renders have leaked (and it looks gorgeous)

High-res press renders of the LG V30 have finally leaked, showing the upcoming phone from just about every angle. It looks absolutely gorgeous. ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 16, 20170

News

Google reportedly pays Samsung $3.5 billion a year to remain the default search on their devices

After news broke that Google was now paying Apple around $3 billion to stay the default search engine on their devices, they're reportedly ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 16, 20170

Apps

Snapchat introduces new Crowd Surf feature for Our Stories, here’s how it works

Snapchat introduces a new feature for Our Stories called "Crowd Surf." Let's you watch a music event from multiple angles, all without missing ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 15, 20170

Featured

OnePlus 5 Battery Life Review (after OxygenOS 4.5.8)

The OnePlus 5 had great battery life when it first launched, but a few emergency updates brought with them a whole new set ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 15, 20170

Apps

Instagram is finally adding Facebook-like threaded comments

Instagram is finally adding threaded comments, so you can see the context of people's replies. You know, just like on Facebook.

By Chris ChavezAugust 15, 20170

Handsets

LG V30’s Floating Bar to replace the V20’s second screen, other software features detailed

The LG V30 is set to be announced on August 31s and it seems LG is so excited about the phone, they can't ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 14, 20170

Apps

Google Camera app with working HDR+ has been ported to Galaxy S8, HTC U11, and more

HDR+ is one of the best thing the Google Pixel has over competing devices and someone just figured out how to port it ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 14, 20170

Handsets

These leaked Moto X4 renders look like the real deal

2017 is looking to be Motorola (Lenovo’s) busiest year yet with so many handsets launching across the world, it’s getting hard to keep ...

By Chris ChavezAugust 11, 20170

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New image of the Samsung Gear Sport 2017 leaked, could have replaceable watch bands

Google could announce Chromebook Pixel 2017 and Google Home Mini alongside Pixel 2

Android 8.0 Oreo system images now available for download, OTA hitting beta users

OnePlus holding first Open Ears Forum to listen to your customer feedback

YouTube TV is going live in 14 new markets today, 17 more in the coming weeks

Leaked Galaxy Note 8 brochure confirms a handful of hardware features

OnePlus teams up with DJI to offer discounted ‘back to school’ bundles

LG V30 high-res press renders have leaked (and it looks gorgeous)

Google reportedly pays Samsung $3.5 billion a year to remain the default search on their devices

Snapchat introduces new Crowd Surf feature for Our Stories, here’s how it works

OnePlus 5 Battery Life Review (after OxygenOS 4.5.8)

Instagram is finally adding Facebook-like threaded comments

LG V30’s Floating Bar to replace the V20’s second screen, other software features detailed

Google Camera app with working HDR+ has been ported to Galaxy S8, HTC U11, and more

These leaked Moto X4 renders look like the real deal

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