Is Samsung Betting AGAINST Generative AI?

Whenever you put a question in your article title, you’re trying to lead someone to a conclusion before they even read the article.

We just got the scheduled video link, the press releases, and all the affiliate links from creators are swarming. Samsung Unpacked is coming! The Galaxy S24 is coming! A NEW era for Mobile AI is coming!!!

But is it though? Really? Continue reading “Is Samsung Betting AGAINST Generative AI?”

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?”

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

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…”

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…

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

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…”