Author Archives: David Imel

Microsoft Surface Duo unboxing: What do you get for $1,400?

The Microsoft Surface Duo is finally in our hands. What do you get for $1,400? Let’s take a look. Continue reading

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Should the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra be the last Galaxy Note?

Samsung has two expensive devices focused on productivity. They both excel at their own things, but should they merge them? Continue reading

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Google Pixel 4a review: Google’s best phone in years

The Pixel 4a is Google’s newest entry into the mid-range Android space. But with so much good competition, is it worth it? Continue reading

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Asus ROG Phone 3 review: A gaming powerhouse for everyone

The Asus ROG Phone 3 is a powerhouse of a gaming phone, but it’s also an incredible everday smartphone. Continue reading

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The Best of Android: Mid-2020 — Which phone has the best camera?

The Best of Android awards have arrived for H1 of 2020, and today we’re looking at cameras! So which are the best? Continue reading

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Sony Xperia 1 ii review: A Sony phone I’d love to keep in my pocket (Video!)

The Sony Xperia 1 II is a fantastic smartphone built around a “just okay” camera. Even so, it is a fantastic smartphone. Continue reading

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Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked will be held virtually on August 5th

Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held online. Expect a new Galaxy Note and possibly other devices coming soon! Continue reading

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I wish the OnePlus 8 Pro was more like the Oppo Find X2 Pro

Oppo’s Find X2 Pro is so good that I wish OnePlus copied it for the OnePlus 8 Pro. But sometimes you can’t have everything. Continue reading

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Microsoft Surface Book 3 15-inch review: Still unique, still expensive

The Surface Book 3 is an incredible laptop/tablet hybrid, but you’ll need something beefier if you want to edit video. Continue reading

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Qualcomm’s new wearable chipsets promise performance, battery improvements

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 4100 and 4100 Plus chipsets will hopefully bring better performance and battery to smartwatches. Continue reading

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LG Velvet review: Style points (Update: On sale!)

The LG Velvet is a fresh new take for LG. Can it turn the tides for the company? Continue reading

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Huawei P40 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Super zoom battle!

In our Huawei P40 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra comparison we determine if Huawei can outshoot Samsung. Continue reading

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LG Velvet unboxing and 24 hour impressions

The LG Velvet is a bold new series that puts design first. Check out our unboxing! Continue reading

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Bring on the camera sensor arms race

Smartphone camera sensors are getting bigger. With great software, they could change the world forever. Continue reading

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Oppo Find X2 Pro review: Fast, fashionable, and fantastic

Oppo’s Find X2 Pro brings a beautiful design and some of the best specs on Android right now. Continue reading

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Huawei P40 Pro Plus review: True innovation in a stunted ecosystem

The Huawei P40 Pro Plus is a brilliant piece of engineering but the lack of Google Play services makes it hard to recommend. Continue reading

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Motorola’s new Moto G Fast and Moto E are affordable entrypoints to Android

The Moto G Fast and Moto E offer a streamlined Android experience at a low price… but no NFC. Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy A51 review: Great screen, bad performance

The Samsung Galaxy A51 has a great display and good build quality, but is severely hindered by sluggish performance. Continue reading

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7 months on, is Google Stadia worth it? (Update: Video!)

It’s been 7 months since Google released its revolutionary game streaming platform. Has it improved? Continue reading

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Snapdragon 768G is an overclocked version of an already-overclocked mid-ranger

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 768G takes an already overclocked chip to the next level. Continue reading

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