Pixel Magic Eraser Alternatives! What are YOUR Favorite Photo Editing Apps?

Magic Eraser is a fun feature on Pixel phones, but it’s not the ONLY way to cut something out of a photo! What are YOUR favorite alternatives to Magic Eraser? Here are TWO of the ways that I edit photos on my phone!

Also, this might be the most effort I’ve ever put into a thumbnail… Continue reading “Pixel Magic Eraser Alternatives! What are YOUR Favorite Photo Editing Apps?”

Pixel 6 Pro Camera: 4 Things it Gets Right (and 5 Things it Gets Wrong)

I’m gonna gear up for the camera deep dive following this major update next week.

In the meantime, let’s take a look at some of these early experiences. There are SO many things this phone gets right, and there are some things that I HOPE will be addressed in future updates. Maybe there’s one thing I think is just gonna be a hardware issue.

We’ve got a LOT to talk about… Continue reading “Pixel 6 Pro Camera: 4 Things it Gets Right (and 5 Things it Gets Wrong)”

OnePlus 9 on Android 12: What works? What doesn’t?

Android 12 is here for OnePlus owners!

This update brings quite a few changes, and feels a little more like an Oppo. I don’t understand why that might be a bad thing, but a LOT of Android enthusiasts seem to be upset.

Let’s take a quick look through some of the changes, new features, and some CLEAR improvements from my first day of use! Continue reading “OnePlus 9 on Android 12: What works? What doesn’t?”

The BIG Phone Camera Photo Showdown: Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+

Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+!

Three phones with VERY different photo vibes. It’s exciting to compare these solutions as they have similar main sensors. Some of the biggest photo solutions that still fit in your pocket, but once we compare the sensor size, we see that’s about the only thing these phones share.

Google, Sony, and Vivo. If YOU were shopping a premium or professional tier phone, which camera vibe would be the right fit for you?

Let’s chat cameras! Continue reading “The BIG Phone Camera Photo Showdown: Pixel 6 Pro vs XPERIA Pro-I vs Vivo X70 Pro+”

Pixel 6 Pro Two Week Review: Just the beginning…

Pixel 6 Pro REVIEW!

This phone is an incredible fresh start for Google. New design. New OS. New UI. New Camera. New SOC. There’s no part of this phone which feels like a holdover from the last generation of Pixel phones.

That brings some teething pains, but the launch has been surprisingly smooth. We can absolutely discuss some pros and cons, but we should also hit ALL phones with the same early reviewer energy, right?

Allow me to play apologist for some early bugs, because I like where this might be going… Continue reading “Pixel 6 Pro Two Week Review: Just the beginning…”

Pixel 6 Pro Creator Benchmarks: Tensor Performance Part 2

How powerful is the Pixel 6 Pro?

How fast is Tensor? We can finally dig into some numbers! Taking a look at some benchmarks and tests, we can give this new SOC its first comparison against some other premium phones of this year. We’re JUST starting the conversation on this phone, but even in these early days, competition is fun.

Let’s dig in! Continue reading “Pixel 6 Pro Creator Benchmarks: Tensor Performance Part 2”

Google Should End The Pixel A-Series! Change My View!

Goodbye Pixel 5A?

Now with the Pixel 6, should Google discontinue their line of mid-ranger phones? Let’s geek out on some new hardware, and talk about future phone strategies! Continue reading “Google Should End The Pixel A-Series! Change My View!”

Pixel 6 Pro: So much is riding on this one phone…

The Pixel 6 Pro is finally in my hands!

I’m literally MINUTES into setting it up, and getting the phone out of the box. I have some thoughts to share about this phone already. There’s a TON of pressure on Google to deliver. Let’s chat quick about what we should expect from a new phone launch… Continue reading “Pixel 6 Pro: So much is riding on this one phone…”