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Foldable Phones: The Better Travel Computer?

Is smaller better?

I’m starting to crawl out of my shell more, and looking at more travel for family and for work. I’ve always been annoyed by aspects of travel, like getting through TSA security theatre checkpoints, and I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of moving more work to smaller and smaller mobile devices.

Foldables contribute to that conversation in an interesting way, but they also face incredible competition from other tech accessories.

Hopping another flight to New York, what was it like working out of a OnePlus Open?

Better than I thought it would be… Continue reading “Foldable Phones: The Better Travel Computer?”

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Can a SEVEN Year Old Phone Compete Today? How Far has Android Come Since the LG V50?

It’s the time of year we can look back and reflect. We’re starting to get a look at 2024 devices. How far has Android come over the last five years? Revisiting the LG V50, let’s see how well it can hang against modern powerhouse phones.

Will it be completely outclassed? Over course it will!

Enthusiasts want more performance, but will an old premium phone lose SO bad that consumers would want to upgrade their phone? This conversation is more complicated than a GeekBench score… Continue reading “Can a SEVEN Year Old Phone Compete Today? How Far has Android Come Since the LG V50?”

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Pixel Fold Camera Conclusion: FORMERLY The Best Cameras on a Folding Phone…

The Pixel Fold was SO CLOSE to being named the best foldable camera phone on the market this year. Facing some TOUGH competition, how does this Pixel hold up? Here’s the conclusion from my longer camera deep dive! Continue reading “Pixel Fold Camera Conclusion: FORMERLY The Best Cameras on a Folding Phone…”

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Pixel 8 Pro: Two Weeks In!

Pixel 8 Pro Impressions!

Early days still for Google’s newest phone, but for a premium tier option, it’s an interesting solution. Where Google is battling with AI, is the Pixel able to keep up with other expensive phones? Continue reading “Pixel 8 Pro: Two Weeks In!”

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How to Turn on Flash Notifications – Use Your Camera Flash for New Alerts! #android #accessibility

Enable flash notifications! Let’s LIGHT UP your alerts! It’s really easy! Continue reading “How to Turn on Flash Notifications – Use Your Camera Flash for New Alerts! #android #accessibility”

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Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Setup Livestream!

Just a bit of fun! I hosted a livestream for my pals on Patreon.com/SomeGadgetGuy, to unbox and setup the new Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. I hope you enjoy the chat!

There were MANY shenanigans…

Continue reading “Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Setup Livestream!”

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Vivo V29 First Look: One LITTLE Upgrade for the Camera…

Vivo V29 first look!

I was set to revisit the Vivo V27, but then Vivo went and released a WHOLE NEW PHONE. Checking out the differences, they’re SO close, we can just focus on a few small iterations.

For photographers, there’s one new fun trick you should check out… Continue reading “Vivo V29 First Look: One LITTLE Upgrade for the Camera…”

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Google Pixel Fold Three Months Later: A Long Term Review, Android 14, and a Road Trip

I’ve been pretty vocal on folding tablets. I’m conflicted on the segment, and I believe that (even with a few years in the market) we’re still looking at a public BETA test for this concept.

I was (and still am) a big fan of the Surface Duo, but folks seem to forget that I gave a “niche of a niche” verdict for the Duo 2. I prefer Dual Display, but there was a SMALL segment of consumers who I believed would be a good fit for that device.

There’s a specific philosophy that needs to be addressed comparing something like a Pixel Fold with a Duo. They both have a hinge that folds the device in half, but they represent VERY different solutions.

The Pixel Fold is a traditional tablet, offering a larger unbroken canvas to work with. The Duo is a multi-tasking monster, delivering a more direct path to using two apps at once.

Getting my bias out of the way, after three months, two flights, and a road trip, how has the Fold treated me?

Pretty well. There’s a lot of potential here. Continue reading “Google Pixel Fold Three Months Later: A Long Term Review, Android 14, and a Road Trip”

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