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What do manufacturers do when the word “Pro” has lost all meaning in describing phones?
We move to ULTRA!
The Axon 40 Ultra was a happy return for me.
I was a huge fan of ZTE phones during the Axon 7 era. I’ve been really curious what the company has to offer today. Judging whether the Axon 40 earns its “Ultra” badge, we should probably break down the current spectrum of phone pricing. Continue reading “ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: Can we get an ULTRA Phone for cheap?”
It’s always fun to revisit the last generation of LG phones, but at the same time, it’s a little sad to see how much we’ve lost on premium tier phones.
LG stopped producing phones in 2020. They went out on a high note. The V60, Velvet, and Wing were a terrific trio, highlighting everything we enjoy about LG design and innovation.
The memory of LG doesn’t reflect the actual products released by the brand.
Ask a techie about the label, and you’re likely to get replies joking about “boot loops” and a poor track record for updates. Unless someone spent actual time with the brand, it was easy to overlook the significant improvements to build quality and support.
It would be like making an “all Samsungs explode” joke today. A lazy joke in poor taste.
What’s been most interesting to see, LG’s best years for software support arrived after the company shuttered their smartphone division. Continue reading “LG V60 in 2022: Still the most feature complete…”
Don’t get scammed! A friendly PSA. I’m not using a public Telegram. I’m not raffling prizes. I’m not giving away phones. You can’t message me to win prizes. Please don’t fall for scams on YouTube comments!
Gamer’s Nexus Scam Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqPPWO7kWu4
Before I finish my Pixel 6A review, we need to have ONE more chat about review trends and YouTube popularity.
If you’re NOT interested in a conversation about metrics on YouTube, GET OUT NOW.
That said, we still see frustrating data on how smaller competitors are handled when we factor in the idea of how online influencers often make money.
If we’re trying to guide enthusiasts and consumers to make better purchasing decisions, looking at the search popularity to guide our review content is a HORRIFICALLY bad trend… Continue reading “Pixel 6A: Popularity and Toxic Review Trends…”
Before I finish my Pixel 6A review, we need to have ONE more chat about review trends and YouTube popularity. If you’re NOT interested in a conversation about metrics on YouTube, GET OUT NOW.
That said, we still see frustrating data on how smaller competitors are handled when we factor in the idea of how online influencers often make money. If we’re trying to guide enthusiasts and consumers to make better purchasing decisions, looking at the search popularity to guide our review content is a HORRIFICALLY bad trend… Continue reading “Pixel 6A: Popularity and Toxic Review Trends…”
vivo X80 Pro two months later!
This is high on the list as one of the best phones of 2022. The X80 Pro is a monster camera performer, has some cutting edge lifestyle features, and is a POWERFUL premium pocket computer.
Sharing some thoughts on using it for a couple months, it’s been A VERY nice experience.
X80 Camera vid 1 (Intro)
X80 Camera vid 2 (Upgrades)
X80 Camera vid 3 (Showdown)
Continue reading “vivo X80 Pro Follow Up: Two Months with A GREAT Phone”
The Galaxy S22 is a mediocre option for a premium tier phone.
If you’re going to spend a lot on a phone, this aint it. I have a lot of really complicated feelings about smartphones in general and Samsung specifically. Let’s break down our options.
Where might someone get a better bang for their gadget buck?
Part 2 – https://somegadgetguy.com/2022/04/11/galaxy-s22-ultra-the-productivity-champ-of-2022-part-2-of-2/
Continue reading “Galaxy S22: A Phone to Skip (Samsung in 2022 Part 1 of 2)”
It feels really nice in the hand. It arrives in different colors. It might be shiny or matte. It might have curved glass or beveled metal edges.
What makes a smartphone “desirable”?
I’m in the rare position of getting to play with numerous smartphones throughout the year. I don’t need to speculate on phone design, or rely on press photos. I really get to hold them in my hand and use them.
I often criticize reviews that focus too much on aesthetic conversations about a phone’s “feel”, and I still highly recommend people put a case on their phone to protect their main communication gadget.
Even for those points though, I can’t deny that I still get an emotional thrill out of handling a new phone. Continue reading “What makes a phone design “desirable”?”