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…”
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!”
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”
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…
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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…”
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”
New Pixel Day Reactions! Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and What Should Google Do Next?
Google officially revealed new phones, a second gen watch, and a whole slew of chatter about AI!
Numerous outlets are pushing out the press releases, and listing all the new specs. I won’t bore you with all those numbers here. It’s a great time to share some reactions to the keynote from my notes, and my posts on social media during the event. We can speculate on the direction Google might be treading with this announcement.
You can catch the replay of the Made By Google event here:
Now, in order of appearance… Continue reading “New Pixel Day Reactions! Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Watch 2, and What Should Google Do Next?”
Xiaomi 13T Pro First Look: Who is this phone for?
Xiaomi 13T PRO first impressions!
Been using the phone for a week now, and it’s a powerful pocket computer with a solid camera and FAST charging. But, in a crowded market, and with older phones still available, who is this “T” phone really for? Continue reading “Xiaomi 13T Pro First Look: Who is this phone for?”