Use Your Phone to Make BETTER Holiday Videos!

Share better holiday videos!

Chances are good that your phone is your main camera AND one of the main computers you own. Make something special for your friends and family! Your memories aren’t disposable.

A little editing effort can go a LONG way! Continue reading “Use Your Phone to Make BETTER Holiday Videos!”

Sideways App Drawers Are Lame! How do YOU Organize Your Phone?

Vertical app drawers FTW!

How we customize our phones is a very personal thing. But, I think we can ALL agree that sideways app drawers are the worst! Continue reading “Sideways App Drawers Are Lame! How do YOU Organize Your Phone?”

The End of the Galaxy Note: The right time to say goodbye?

It makes me sad to lose a phone that focuses on productivity.

The Note has long been the crown jewel example of Android specialty hardware. Samsung built up this product line to represent the bleeding edge of mobile tech. It’s rightfully the first phone many consider when they need to really work while on the go.

But in light of increasing compromises, does the Note still have a place in the smartphone landscape? Is the niche of “stylus enabled” worth the loss of battery capacity?

Maybe it’s the right time to let it go? Continue reading “The End of the Galaxy Note: The right time to say goodbye?”

The Tech Trends I was Thankful for in 2020

Happy Thanksgiving!

2020 was a fantastic year for consumer tech. Here are some of the trends I was most thankful for this year! Continue reading “The Tech Trends I was Thankful for in 2020”

Split Screen Apps: The most underrated feature on your phone!

If you spend more on a phone, you should get more with your phone. Your pocket computer is insanely powerful. Here’s a quick chat about a feature that goes underused, and can help you do more on the go!

Split screen those apps! Multi-task! Continue reading “Split Screen Apps: The most underrated feature on your phone!”

My Silver Play Button: Arriving almost a year later…

It sure doesn’t feel that special.

I broke 100,000 subscribers late last year. Now that YouTube has sent over this plaque, let’s take this opportunity to talk about what’s really important in a community.

Spoiler: It’s not this “accolade”, but the friends you make along the way… Continue reading “My Silver Play Button: Arriving almost a year later…”

What’s in a name? The Pixel 5 is NOT an upgrade over the Pixel 4?

A gadget’s name is important. Branding takes time to establish, and it serves as a shortcut for consumers. A potential customer doesn’t need to analyze every aspect of the gadget. If they liked SmartyPhone5, when it’s time to upgrade, they’ll probably like SmartyPhone7.

When a company changes their naming, or pivots from that strategy, it can cause confusion. Confusion in this market is often bad for sales. We should always be concerned about how a company presents a product.

At the same time, tech enthusiasts should also be a bit savvier than the “average consumers” we’re all so interested in protecting. Continue reading “What’s in a name? The Pixel 5 is NOT an upgrade over the Pixel 4?”

Which Phone is the Right Fit for You?

A different take on a buyer’s guide!

Instead of declaring a handful of phones “winners”, let’s start categorizing phones better. We really need to change how we talk about different phones for different consumers.

Here’s my take on what kind of phone might be right for you! Let’s start with more specific categories… Continue reading “Which Phone is the Right Fit for You?”