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Surface Duo and Android 12L – What is “good” Software Support?

The Duo and Duo 2 are finally on Android 12L!

Whenever there’s some Surface news, we can always count on some derisive tech commentary. The folks all too happy to show you how CLEVER they are in panning a niche device.

“I knew it wasn’t going to sell as many units as a POPULAR phone.”

To be fair, there is SOME fun in that. Folks who genuinely enjoy the Surface Duo can get a chuckle out of how small our community really is.

The idea I consistently need to push back against is this lazy notion that Microsoft’s updates for the Surface have been poor. It takes a terrific tech hack to look at the Duos, only look at an Android “number”, and say:

“It needs to be gooder BIGGER Android number!” Continue reading “Surface Duo and Android 12L – What is “good” Software Support?”

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Surface Duo: What you NEED to know!

Are you thinking of buying a Microsoft Surface Duo? This is the video for you!

Let’s talk about what it’s been like using the Duo as a daily driver. Some pros and cons, the worry over accessories, and some tips and tricks to make it run better! Continue reading “Surface Duo: What you NEED to know!”

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Surface Duo By The Benchmarks: No Performance Worries Here!

The Surface Duo performs great. Full Stop.

It’s a powerful phone, with a focus on Office work and productivity. Some have been concerned about the older processor in this folding phone, so let’s REALLY take a look at what that means for HEAVY lifting. Continue reading “Surface Duo By The Benchmarks: No Performance Worries Here!”

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Who is the Surface Duo for? 4K Vlog Shot on the Surface Duo!

Let’s not pretend this is a great camera. It CAN shoot 4K video, and this is what your video will look like! But the capabilities of the Surface Duo extend beyond an OK selfie shooter. Who is this phone for? That’s the first question of a longer conversation… Continue reading “Who is the Surface Duo for? 4K Vlog Shot on the Surface Duo!”

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Microsoft Surface Duo Setup Live Stream With Guys Who ACTUALLY LIKE Dual Screen Phones!

You’ve seen all the pre-embargo “reviews”, now we start using this thing for real! Kicking off my Surface Duo coverage, what SHOULD we expect from a “Pocket Surface”, and what is it like setting one up?

I think I need to call in some help on this one! How about those crazy guys Sam and Matt from ‘Across the Pondcast‘? They should be good for a laugh! Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Duo Setup Live Stream With Guys Who ACTUALLY LIKE Dual Screen Phones!”

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How Microsoft is Gaming Influencers and Algorithms with the Surface Duo

It’s a little bit brilliant.

I’ve written several editorials voicing my concerns about popularity algorithms and the responsibility of reviewers. We can’t escape the fact that online content creators need to be compensated for their work, but YouTube and Facebook style algorithms are designed to manipulate viewers into staying on a platform as long as possible. When those two objectives meet, it creates an echo chamber, a reinforcing cycle of confirmation bias which highlights and celebrates the most popular options. Any product outside the algorithm zeitgeist is dismissed as efficiently as possible.

Precious few smaller-volume sellers have successfully broken through this popularity trap.

What’s a manufacturer to do? Play the influencers against themselves! Continue reading “How Microsoft is Gaming Influencers and Algorithms with the Surface Duo”

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LG Velvet: Setup Dual Screen Gaming Right!

Dual display can be a huge boon for mobile gaming! LG’s refined game pads and customizable controls are fantastic. Get your thumbs off the game, and set up a controller which is more comfortable for your thumbs!

Let’s do this right!

Continue reading “LG Velvet: Setup Dual Screen Gaming Right!”

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LG V60 vs V50: Worth a One-Year Upgrade?

LG V60 vs LG V50! Showdown time!

The toughest recommendation for ANY manufacturer, is a new phone improved enough to recommend flipping a one-year-old gadget? The V60 is a BEAST, but are there enough improvements here to out-muscle one of the most brutally powerful phones of 2019?

Continue reading “LG V60 vs V50: Worth a One-Year Upgrade?”

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