Google Pixel XL Real Camera Review: The best smartphone camera ever made?

Google made a really big claim with the Pixel camera. Not only did they say it was the best camera they had ever made, they claimed it was the best smartphone camera ANYONE had ever made. Were these claims legit? Time to dig deep into the photo and video performance of Google Pricey Premium flagship in our Pixel XL Real Camera Review!

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Google Pixel XL Real Audio Review: Not up to HTC standards…

When it was announced that HTC would be manufacturing Google’s newest phone, we smartphone audio snobs were all hoping we’d see (hear) the same great sound quality we’ve come to expect from HTC. We’ve been testing the phone, and we’re now ready to report what we’ve seen (heard) on the Pixel XL!

Unboxing the ZTE Axon 7 Mini

Reviewing the full sized Axon 7 was a very happy surprise. That phone delivered an incredible bang for its $399 buck. ZTE is back at it with a phone that continues the same design language, but arrives for $100 less. Just what exactly did ZTE have to trim to reach that lower price point?

Comparing the Fiio K1 USB DAC to a smartphone

We recently produced our first Real Audio Review, and we got MANY questions and comments regarding our testing procedure. Let’s answer some of those questions, and look at a USB headphone DAC we’ll be using for future comparisons!

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LG Phoenix 2 Quick Review: Can You Get Your Work Done on a $70 Phone?

Let’s say you’re in a pinch and need a phone, but you don’t have a ton of cash. Can you get your work done on a sub-$100 smartphone? We’ll test this hypothesis in this quick review of the LG Phoenix 2! Cheap phones!

#SGGQA 28: Red Dead Redemption 2 And Why Is It Bad If Some Games Are Made For Men?

Gender politics in gaming is usually a topic I would avoid, but some of the online reactions I’ve witnessed to Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 are leaving me genuinely curious about the state of gaming and activism. This is a potentially toxic topic, but I’m still honestly asking: Why might it be a bad thing if some games are made and marketed specifically for men?

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Galaxy S7 – Six Months Later (Pocketnow After the Buzz)

Hard to believe that over six months have passed since the launch of the Galaxy S7. Samsung has been in the news a lot lately for not very good reasons, so for folks affected by the Note 7 recalls, how has the smaller Galaxy aged? Let’s take a second look at the S7, and see if its still a competitive device near the end of 2016.

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GS7 Original Review https://youtu.be/CRNh9Y3b6iQ
GS7 vs iPhone 7 https://youtu.be/PrenY7SZB2k
GS7 vs Xperia X Performance https://youtu.be/5YWq0GPm_b4
GS7 vs Moto Z https://youtu.be/XvSDKx_tIJU
GS7 vs OnePlus 3 https://youtu.be/yQoHagqbkWk
GS7 vs HTC 10 https://youtu.be/eB5KmTW6ztM
GS7 vs Galaxy S6 https://youtu.be/Ok3Re7TMsWo

Should you upgrade from the LG V10 to the LG V20?

We’re still using a pre-release LG V20, but that doesn’t mean we can’t shoot a showdown! For LG V10 owners, does the LG V20 deliver enough improvements to warrant a one year upgrade? Let’s take a look (and a listen) to LG’s newest multimedia monster!

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LG V10 After the Buzz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_us_9…
LG V20 1st Impressions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bMcf…
LG V20 Camera Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXY19…
LG V20 Audio Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6LFV…
LG V20 Unboxing and Setup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ava…