LG V50 vs Sony XPERIA 1: The REAL Pro-Grade Camera Showdown!

FIGHT! Sure. Some companies spend a TON on advertising a “pro” camera, but then cut manual controls which pros might care about. I just got the V50 in house, and before I have to send the XPERIA back to Sony, I shoehorned in a little camera comparisons. Better than just advertising a “professional grade” camera, these two companies really offer up the goods. Which camera takes the top spot? Let’s battle!
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What is Letterboxing? Aspect Ratios and YOU! (Featuring the Sony XPERIA 1)

What is letterboxing? I hear a LOT of people say ‘Letterboxed’ when they really mean something else. Let’s quickly break down a couple aspect ratio terms, and take a look at how they apply to the Sony XPERIA 1’s gorgeous display! Continue reading “What is Letterboxing? Aspect Ratios and YOU! (Featuring the Sony XPERIA 1)”

Blackberry Key2 in 2019: Still the communicator king?

We’re still hoping to hear word of a Key 3, but if you want a phone with a keyboard, the Key 2 still reigns supreme. How has the phone aged? Should we be concerned about the mid-range chipset? And what’s up with the pricing on the Red Key 2? Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Blackberry Key2 in 2019: Still the communicator king?”

What stops YOU from using the Google Pixel 3a?

The Pixel 3a is CRAZY overkill for just covering the basics, but that seems to be the main takeaway from a lot of reviewers. So, I’m genuinely asking, what do you do on your phone? What would legit stop you from picking up a less expensive device? Let’s chat! Continue reading “What stops YOU from using the Google Pixel 3a?”

Nokia 9 PureView Check Up: No News is Probably Bad News…

Popping in for a minute to see where we stand with the Nokia 9. I slow played the review, and carved it up more, to see if HMD could properly support a premium phone built around a crazy camera experiment. Was my patience rewarded? Let’s take a look… Continue reading “Nokia 9 PureView Check Up: No News is Probably Bad News…”

#CheapPhoneChallenge Begins! TK Bay Meets the XGODY RS!

Just a bit of fun for our channels. Last year TK and I swapped our favorite premium phones of 2018. This year we’re taking a challenge from our friend @FatProduce to spend a week with a CHEAP phone. Who picked the BEST phone under $75? TK finally gets hands on with what I picked out for him! Say hello to the XGODY RS! Continue reading “#CheapPhoneChallenge Begins! TK Bay Meets the XGODY RS!”

Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite Summer Sweepstakes! (Contest Completed!)

***UPDATE 7/16/2019***

Pretty hilarious. I wanted to draw a winner live on yesterday’s podcast, but when I tried logging into Gleam, they were in the middle of a server migration and the entire site was down. You can see the carnage from the podcast here.

It took a while, but I was finally able to pick a winner. Congratulations to @warforge2004 on Twitter! And, a thank you to everyone who participated. I hope to do an international contest soon!

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I reviewed the M5 Lite a couple months ago, and now I’m partnering with Huawei to give one away!

One lucky winner (USA ONLY) will walk away with a 10″ Android slate, which includes a stylus in the box! You can get more info in the video below, or hit the Gleam.io contest widget for the full rules and list of entries! Happy summer! Good luck!

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Coolpad Legacy on Metro by T-Mobile: Android at $180?

Coolpad Legacy smartphone review! I want to spend more time with mid-range and entry level phones. It’s easy to get spoiled by premium handsets. After spending some time with the $40 Ilumina, the folks at Coolpad had another budget handset for me to check out. We might think phones at this price might be cheap cash grabs targeting the most vulnerable consumers, but this inexpensive phablet might have a few tricks up its sleeve… Continue reading “Coolpad Legacy on Metro by T-Mobile: Android at $180?”