Smartphone

Limited time offer – Blackview Hero 10 foldable phone now only $399.99

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DEAL NEWS – If you’ve been thinking about trying a folding smartphone but don’t want to spend big brand prices, you won’t want to miss this deal on the Blackview Hero 10. This device puts a powerful Android smartphone in your pocket, and it is now available at a significantly reduced price. Originally priced at […]

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OnePlus 12R Smartphone review – Hot on the heels of flagships

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REVIEW – The OnePlus 12R Smartphone has just been released in North America and Europe. It has specs dangerously close to its more expensive sibling, the OnePlus 12, recently reviewed by Julie, but is less expensive and has a bigger battery. Were any serious corners cut to make this an econo-phone or would a normal

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OnePlus 12 smartphone review – Another great phone from OnePlus

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REVIEW – When I switched back to Android late last year, the phone that helped me make that transition was the OnePlus 11, and then the OnePlus Open sealed the deal (at least until I went back to the iPhone, but that’s another story…). The first new phone of 2024 that I’ve had the opportunity

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DOOGEE V30 Pro: The future of rugged smartphones is unveiled

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SPONSORED NEWS – The future of rugged smartphones is here, and it’s arrived in style. DOOGEE, a renowned innovator in the rugged and smart devices industry, has just taken the wraps off their latest masterpiece – doogee v30 pro. This flagship rugged smartphone is set to redefine the way we perceive and experience mobile technology,

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Infinix ZERO 30 5G smartphone review – near flagship feel for cheap

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REVIEW – I have been using folding large screen smartphones for a couple of years now. I started with the Samsung Galaxy Fold 3, but in folded mode, it was too cramped so I always had to open it to do anything. The Fold 4 was slightly better, but still was not a great experience

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OnePlus Open review – my new favorite folding Android smartphone!

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REVIEW – Having recently switched back to Android after a 3-year fling with the iPhone, I’ve been enjoying all that Android has to offer like its many hardware and customization options. However, the most exciting thing about Android for me right now is folding phones. I briefly tried a Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 and sent

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This grade-A refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 is only $250

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DEAL NEWS – Level up with an unlocked, refurbished smartphone that works great. This phantom gray Samsung Galaxy S21 is on sale for just $249.99 (reg. $799). Smartphones have become the most common and arguably necessary device for modern adults to have. For those who fancy the Samsung side of things, there are a ton

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REDMAGIC 8S Pro smartphone review – for when you need ALL the power

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REVIEW – Most of us use a smartphone these days, but our most desired traits and features can vary wildly from person to person. For years since the inception of smartphones there weren’t many, if any, gaming focused devices until the last few years. This market segment has exploded with new options, and REDMAGIC  has

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OnePlus 11 5G smartphone review – The first Android phone that makes me want to ditch my iPhone

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REVIEW – Last year, I had the privilege of reviewing my first OnePlus phone, the OnePlus 10 Pro, and now over one year later, they have sent me their latest flagship phone, the OnePlus 11 5G. The 10 Pro wasn’t enough to make me want to switch to it from an iPhone as my daily

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Fairphone 4 has arrived in the U.S. Would you use a de-Googled phone?

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NEWS – Murena has brought the Fairphone 4 to the United States. Murena sells 4 phone models that have been privatized and ‘de-Googled’ as they say. Fairphone is known for easier user repairability, longevity and sustainability, but up to now has only been usable outside the U.S. Some have tried earlier Fairphone models here and

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Unihertz Jelly Star smartphone review – Tiny toy or tremendous tool?

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REVIEW – The Jelly Star is a new smartphone from Unihertz being introduced through a Kickstarter campaign starting June 13, 2023 at 8am. The review phone came wearing the current Android 13 OS with an April 2023 security update. The Jelly Star has very respectable specs, and operated in all ways like a modern smartphone.

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AGM G2 Guardian smartphone review – purpose built phone for hunters or contractors

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REVIEW – In a market crammed with all sorts of innovative and widely varying mobile phones, AGM has put out an interesting new entry. AGM has many years of pursuing the active and outdoors mobile electronics buyer. The AGM G2 Guardian smartphone falls right into their area of expertise, with the added functionality of a

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AGM H5 Pro smartphone review – a rugged phone that delivers great performance

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REVIEW –  I’ll admit I’m a bit of a phone diva.  I get suckered into the latest and greatest phone with shocking regularity, even though at this point I think we can all admit that innovation between models is marginal and the prices of flagship phones are ridiculous.  With that in mind, I was curious

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REDMAGIC 7S Pro smartphone review – top tier gaming power in a sleek package

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REVIEW – I’ve been a flagship-phone user for over a decade now, always trying the latest and greatest when I have the opportunity. Over 10 years ago I was using early Windows Mobile devices so I could do internet things (extremely slowly) while most people were still using “dumb phones”. I’ve had Android phones, Blackberries,

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AGM Glory G1S 5G unlocked smartphone review

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REVIEW – For years now, cell phones have come with an industry-standard set of capabilities that get yearly refinements. The AGM Glory G1S 5G unlocked breaks the mold with a submersible ruggedized build, two infrared cameras, a 5500 mAh battery, and a laser beam. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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