Android Phone Reviews: Samsung, Google, LG, and More

Sony Xperia 5 II Review: US Buyers are Missing Out on Good Phones

Tim October 28, 2020 24

You likely won't find many Sony phones in the wild here in the US, given that the company doesn't release its devices on US carriers and buying an unlocked high-end Sony device can be quite expensive. Take this new Xperia 5 II for example. While it has many of...

Google Pixel 5 Review: Simple Kind of Works

Kellen October 24, 2020 24

In the rumor and hype period leading up to the Google Pixel 5 launch, I argued that Google may as well get weird with their next phone because their previous approach was clearly not working. The Pixel 4 was a disaster of a phone that Google killed off only a...

Google Pixel 4a 5G Review: Excellent Phone, But Missing a Few Creature Comforts

Tim October 21, 2020 24

Earlier this year, Google released the Pixel 4a, a relatively cheap device at $349 with no real interesting characteristics besides from it being a cheap Google phone with a good camera. For some, maybe that's good enough. Now, we have a beefed up version of...

OnePlus 8T Review: Their Best Phone Yet

Kellen October 16, 2020 24

The OnePlus 8T arrives at a time where companies are taking steps back from $1,000+ phones and giving customers new options that aren't missing much in the $700 price range. This is an area of the market that OnePlus has long been a part of, only they didn't...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Review: Return of the Ultimate Couch Phone

Tim September 29, 2020 24

If you happened to listen to Kellen or myself during any podcast leading up to the release of this phone, you'll know we were pretty darn hyped for the Galaxy Z Fold 2. While it still launched with a $2,000 price, we just had to snag a couple. Last year, the...

The Microsoft Surface Duo is Really Bad

Kellen September 14, 2020 24

The Microsoft Surface Duo has been in my hands for 72 hours and I can't bring myself to use it much longer. After just three days, this will join the Motorola Razr on the list of the most deeply unpleasant devices I've ever touched, though there is a touch of...

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review: This Phone Feels Worthy of Its Crazy-High Price

Tim August 18, 2020 24

It's that time of the year -- phablet season! Samsung has a brand new Galaxy Note lineup for 2020 in the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. We were fortunate enough to receive a review unit from Samsung for this review, and for that, we thank them. Like...

Google Pixel 4a Review: That Price is Nice

Kellen August 17, 2020 24

As phone prices have increased dramatically in recent years, lowering expectations some to find a phone that still ticks enough boxes, yet does so at a more appetizing price has become more common. It's not that the $1,000+ phones aren't any good or are...

Android 15 Beta 1.2 Released in Record Time to Fix More Bugs

Kellen April 25, 2024 2

It has been only 3 days since we shared news of Android 15 Beta 1.1's arrival and we're already back to tell you about yet...

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Android 15 Beta 1.1 Update is Here to Squash NFC Bugs

Kellen April 22, 2024 3

Google pushed out a minor update to the first Android 15 Beta today to fix a few big bugs. The new update arrives as Android...

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Pixel 9 Pro Prototype Leaks and Looks as Awesome as Expected

Kellen April 19, 2024 55

A purported prototype of the Pixel 9 Pro has found its way on the Internet, giving us an early real-life look at Google's...

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Google Posts New April Update Build for Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 (Updated)

Kellen April 17, 2024 46

When we asked everyone a week ago if the April Google Pixel update was treating them well, we did so because we also wanted...

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Report: New Exynos Modem for Pixel 9 Lineup, Plus Satellite Connectivity

Tim April 15, 2024 14

Since early this year, there's been no shortage of Pixel 9 leaks and rumors. We're now officially midway through April and...

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The First Android 15 Beta is Here!

Kellen April 11, 2024 20

Right on schedule, Google has released Android 15 Beta 1 for your Pixel to download and dance with. We've already been...

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Google’s New Find My Device Network is Here

Kellen April 8, 2024 19

All signs last week pointed to Google's new Find My Device network finally launching today and that has indeed happened. Find...

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Google Podcasts is Officially Done

Kellen April 4, 2024 26

The time has come - Google Podcasts is no more and you need to find an alternative or just use YouTube Music. This happened...

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DEAL: Best Buy Has Instant $200 Savings on Galaxy S24 Ultra ($1099)

Tim April 26, 2024 24

For anyone who has a ton of Best Buy gift cards laying around or maybe you have one of those sweet My Best Buy memberships,...

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Samsung Adds Galaxy S23 Series to Certified Re-Newed Program, Drops $300 Off Instantly

Kellen April 22, 2024 24

Samsung's CRN or Certified Re-Newed program is the spot on their store you might go for last year's flagship phones at a big...

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Pixel 7a Drops Further to $339

Kellen April 19, 2024 24

Earlier this week, we told you about the Pixel 7a dropping to a crazy-low price of $349. Apologies are in-store for those who...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB in Exclusive Color for $759 ($900 Off)

Tim April 17, 2024 24

Thanks to an instant discount and enhanced trade-in promotion, buyers of the Galaxy S24 Ultra (1TB) can get the phone for as...

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DEAL: Pixel 7a Down to New Low of $349

Tim April 15, 2024 24

Pixel 7a is a good phone, one that supports the flashing of the latest Android 15 Beta 1 build. If you're looking for a phone...

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DEAL: Trade In Your Really Old Tablet, Get Pixel Tablet for $250

Tim April 11, 2024 24

Google is offering improved trade-in values on older Android and iOS tablets right now, bringing the price of a Pixel Tablet...

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Samsung Drops $900 Off Galaxy S24 Ultra in Exclusive Colors

Kellen April 5, 2024 24

You might think that after several months, a new device from Samsung would see a slowdown in big deals to try and move them....

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DEAL: Last Chance to Get Pixel 8 Pro at $250 Off

Tim April 1, 2024 24

Pixel 8 Pro at $250 off is a very good deal, so you weren't expecting it to last forever, were you? Google will be removing...

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