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With more premium phones losing features, the argument for mid-rangers keeps getting stronger. TCL following up last year’s 10 Pro with a gorgeous update. Clean design, improved cameras, wireless charging, an IP rating, and that all important 5G!
Spending a couple days with the 20 Pro 5G, we can share some early thoughts on TCL gen 2! Continue reading “TCL 20 Pro 5G First Look: The Most Feature Complete?”
OnePlus 9 vs Mi 11i!
I’ve been itching to do a showdown for a while now.
As soon as I got my hands on the Mi 11i, I thought it would make for a fun fight against the OnePlus 9. Premium chipsets, lots of RAM, high end camera features. OnePlus and Xiaomi are keeping competition healthy in a price window near Galaxy S21’s and iPhone 12’s.
An important step above mid-range hardware, but well below the more luxury tier pricing. What should we call these phones? Premium mid-rangers? Budget friendly flagships?
Regardless, the two put up a great fight, and here are m thoughts on which comes out on top! Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 11i VS OnePlus 9: Stepping up to the Premium Tier”
Desktop modes are excellent features on our phones. The trouble is finding good hardware to USE the desktop mode. If you have to fire up a whole other computer, why use the desktop mode?
A laptop dock might be the right fit for you. A larger screen, a proper keyboard and trackpad, the ability to attach other USB accessories.
Your phone is more powerful than you know… Continue reading “UPerfect X Pro UDock Review: Your Phone IS a Computer!”
Earfun Free 2 Review!
Inexpensive and feature complete! It’s nice to see THIS much tech in a pair of true wireless earbuds that are also easy on the wallet! How do they stack up for sound quality?
Let’s take a listen! Continue reading “EarFun Free 2 Review: $50 True Wireless FTW!”
Wear OS is seeing something of a renaissance.
Samsung partnering with Google for software. Qualcomm delivering a GREAT processor for wearables. And Mobvoi is packaging this all together in a great smartwatch which is easy on the wallet!
Folks looking for a computer on your wrist, this might be your jam! Continue reading “TicWatch E3 Review: Budget Friendly, Next Gen Power, Wear OS!”
OnePlus 9 Pro camera update!
It’s the little things in life. Like when a massive international smartphone manufacturer has obviously heard your gripes about their product, and takes swift action to correct those issues. I must be a really big deal to OnePlus. I feel validated.
But seriously, this most recent OTA helped polish up one of my biggest pet peeves with the 9 Pro. Let’s chat! Continue reading “OnePlus Camera Update! They FIXED my BIGGEST complaint!”
A month after launch, it’s clear Xiaomi is REALLY stepping up their game.
This is a fantastic “entry” level option for the premium tier of phones. Blurring the line between nicer mid-rangers and more expensive flagships. Compromises are NOT deal breakers if you know what you want!
Now running the newest build of MIUI, let’s geek out on a rad phone! Is it a “budget flagship” or a “premium mid-ranger”? Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 11i Review: MIUI 12.5 and GREAT Hardware!”
Panasonic updated the Lumix G9!
Their timing couldn’t have been better! Addressing one of my main concerns using Lumix cameras, I SUPPOSE I could hold on to this camera for a little longer.
Let’s check out this new autofocus! Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix G9 Update: I GUESS I can keep it for a little longer…”