Category Archives: Opinions

The LG Wing is a return to wacky LG and that’s a good thing

Is the phone well-executed or is LG just winging it? Either way, we’re glad to see LG keeping it weird. Continue reading

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PS5 and Xbox Series X look great, but you might want to wait to buy one

Reminder: consoles launches are usually pretty bad. Continue reading

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Samsung has raised the bar for Android updates

Other Android manufacturers need to sit up and take notice right now. Continue reading

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A PlayStation phone could be Sony’s answer to Xbox game streaming

Mobile gaming is better than ever, the PS5 is coming, and cloud gaming is here. It’s time for a PlayStation phone. Continue reading

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Microsoft Surface Duo: Who is it actually for?

The Surface Duo is as interesting as it is perplexing. 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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The underpowered Galaxy Note 20 Exynos model risks splitting the series in two

With an improved Snapdragon 865 Plus, is the global Exynos 990 Galaxy Note 20 really Samsung’s ultimate flagship? Continue reading

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Does the OnePlus Nord mark the return of the original flagship killer?

It’s less than half the price of a OnePlus 8 Pro, but is the Nord a classic OnePlus flagship killer? Continue reading

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20: Is it okay to sell a $1,000 plastic phone?

Life in Glasstic, is it fantastic? Continue reading

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The Pixel 4a is the phone Google needed to make

The Pixel 4a might be Google rebooting the Pixel line, and I’m here for it. Continue reading

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The PS5 and Xbox Series X make Nintendo Switch look better than ever

PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X? I’ll stick with the Nintendo Switch instead, thanks. Continue reading

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OnePlus needs to get camera software right BEFORE the phone ships

The same old problem again. Continue reading

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Apple’s singular vision for the future should be a wake up call for Google

If ecosystems are the next battleground, Google needs to start properly arming itself for the war. Continue reading

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To solve the smartphone e-waste problem we first need fewer disposable devices

OEMs are considering getting rid of chargers, but it’s time they addressed the e-waste generated by disposable devices. Continue reading

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Give me a great software skin over stock Android any day

Stock Android is often viewed as the best version of Android, but I’m here to argue manufacturer skins have more to offer. Continue reading

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Has OnePlus overhyped the OnePlus Nord?

The OnePlus Nord launch is days away, but has the company set itself up for disappointment? Continue reading

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Galaxy Tab S7: Amazing specs will mean nothing if Samsung can’t fix the software

Samsung’s upcoming iPad Pro rival needs to make some major software improvements to take on Apple’s flagship tablet. Continue reading

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The Sony Xperia 1 II camera is a case study for nonsensical software design

The Sony Xperia 1 II is a good phone with a solid camera but is let down by some baffling software design decisions. Continue reading

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The case against bundled phone chargers

It may seem outrageous to sell a $1,000 phone without a charger in the box, but there are good reasons to back this trend. Continue reading

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iPhone 12 sizes: If Apple gives us small phones then so should Android

Apple seems to understand that not everyone wants a pocket tablet. Meanwhile, Android has nothing similar to offer. Continue reading

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