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Can we just admit that Google Photos kinda sucks?

HUGE UPDATE!

Almost a year after I wrote this editorial, I’m happy to report that Google Photos has been updated, and we see a HUGE improvement to processing times!

The rest of the app is still ugly and clumsy, but now it’s ugly, clumsy, and FASTER!!!

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Not the SERVICE Google Photos. The SERVICE is great. I’m talking about the Google Photos app.

Google Photos (the app) kinda sucks. Allow me to explain.

I’ve been digging into the iQOO 11, and performance testing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It’s really exciting to see the improvements coming to PREMIUM tier smartphones. These are much better behaved hot rod pocket computers.

I’ve added some new tests to my collection of benchmarks, and I’m tracking two different tests using Google Photos.

Google Photos is painful to use. Continue reading “Can we just admit that Google Photos kinda sucks?”

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Pixel 7 Pro vs XPERIA 1 IV: The most important phones of the year…

Not the “best” phones of the year. Certainly not the most popular phones of the year.

I believe Google and Sony have made the most distinctly different phones from each other, and these phones are the “bookends” of the Premium Android market.

I don’t know that two phones could be more different from each other, and that’s enough for me to shoot a showdown!
Continue reading “Pixel 7 Pro vs XPERIA 1 IV: The most important phones of the year…”

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200 vs Tensor 2! What we know so far…

SOC SHOWDOWN!

Let’s get nerdy with some silicon announcements! Qualcomm vs MediaTek vs Google! We have a better idea of what chips will be in our phones for the first half of 2023. What makes them different? How will we grade them for performance? Will it matter to consumers what chip is in their phones?

Let’s dig into the specs and take a look! Continue reading “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 9200 vs Tensor 2! What we know so far…”

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Google Pixel Watch: What really matters in a wearable?

Pixel Watch impressions!

Using the Pixel Watch for a couple weeks, I have more questions than answers.
Lots of criticisms point to the omissions and the first generation aspect, but what’s really important in a watch? I don’t think this is the watch for me, but there’s one feature which might be a deal maker for other folks.

Let’s take a look! Continue reading “Google Pixel Watch: What really matters in a wearable?”

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First look at the NEW Google Pixel 7 Pro! | Cameras, battery, speakers performance test for Pixel 7

My first impressions of the Picel 7 Pro are live on Mobile IQ! I’m not sure why this video was delayed, I shot it a week ago, but it’s ready to go now!

The new Google Pixel 7 Pro is here! We’re taking a first look at Google’s new phone, and sharing some EARLY impressions! What’s new? What’s better? What still needs more work? Here we go!

Continue reading “First look at the NEW Google Pixel 7 Pro! | Cameras, battery, speakers performance test for Pixel 7”

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Ringke Pixel Watch Case Review: A little protection helps…

I’m spending a little time with the Pixel Watch, and I will be getting a proper review out soon. One of the things slowing me down, I’m terrified to use this watch out and about. The design is pretty, but the curved glass along all sides isn’t inspiring a lot of confidence.

It’s a rule I have for reviewing phones. I can’t really get a handle on USING the phone unless I have a case for it. The Pixel Watch feels similar, so when Ringke opened up pre-orders, I jumped quick to snag a case for the watch. Continue reading “Ringke Pixel Watch Case Review: A little protection helps…”

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E-Waste: My biggest problem with the Pixel Watch is the charger…

I’m test driving a Pixel Watch, and so far I enjoy the experience. Getting disclosures out of the way at the top of this article, I received the Pixel Watch from the #TeamPixel folks to review. Neither Google nor other PR has influenced or contributed to any of my commentary on Pixel products.

The Pixel Watch is performing well. It’s a snappy and responsive wearable. Wear OS 3.5 is fun, and I enjoy the applets and FitBit integration.

I have a major issue with this watch though: the inevitable e-waste these watches will create. Continue reading “E-Waste: My biggest problem with the Pixel Watch is the charger…”

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Pixel 7 Pro: Cinematic Video vs HDR Video – Is the blur worth it?

Pixel 7 Pro cinematic video test! AKA – “Juan is terrible at color grading HDR footage”!
Just a quick vlog to take a look at the new cinematic video mode on the Pixel 7 Pro, and why I probably won’t be using it much in the future. Continue reading “Pixel 7 Pro: Cinematic Video vs HDR Video – Is the blur worth it?”

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