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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REVIEW – A couple of years ago I got the opportunity to test and review the OnePlus 9 Pro smartphone and while I have had a rocky on-again/off-again love affair with Android phones, I really was able to rekindle the flame with that OnePlus. Ever since then, I have been looking for the opportunity to
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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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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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NEWS – Vote on an online petition if you want phone manufacturers to offer smaller phones again. Not every phone user needs a glass surfboard in their pocket. Some smartphone users wish the ‘phablet’ phase would be over. The founder of The Pebble Watch is in that camp and is championing an effort to turn
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – One of my all-time favorite mobile phones was the Palm Treo 650 with its built-in tiny QWERTY keyboard. That was back in 2005, 2 years before the iPhone changed the entire smartphone landscape forever. I loved that little phone with the built-in keyboard. Would I ever want another phone with a physical
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REVIEW – I’ve been a happy member of team iPhone since the summer of 2020. But lately, I’ve been craving a change of pace, so I jumped at the chance to review the OnePlus 10 Pro 5g smartphone. I was very interested in testing out its Hasselblad camera module because I use my phone for
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REVIEW – Cell phone manufacturers usually announce new models annually. Some new models push the boundary of technology and innovation while others make existing technologies more affordable. The TCL 30 V 5G smartphone falls into the latter category but has some compelling features. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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REVIEW – The TCL 30 XE 5G smartphone was just released for T-Mobile customers as a new budget phone option. When the price was announced for the 30 XE, I confess I lowered my expectations. Should I have? Will this device be good enough to replace my aging $400 current phone or will it end
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CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – And the beat goes on!! Yes!! here I am testing and reviewing yet another Android smartphone, but this Unihertz TickTock Dual-Screen Rugged Smartphone which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter comes with a twist. Let’s take a look. What is it? The Unihertz TickTock Dual-Screen Rugged Smartphone features a dual-screen and fast
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REVIEW – With the risk of sounding like a broken record, I love testing smartphones and especially new models. I am always looking for a business phone to match the performance of my usual personal iPhone at the time. This time around, I am looking for an Android smartphone to adequately match my iPhone 13
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REVIEW: At 11.4 ounces the Zeeker P10 is a hefty cell phone. It’s heavy duty. Emphasis on heavy. It has a 6000 mAh battery so it would be. It is also submersible. No, it takes underwater pictures. Continue conversations in the bath, anyone? Could the Zeeker P10 be your everyday smartphone with specs like this?
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REVIEW – If you have not figured it out by now, I will let you in on the secret. I really like testing and reviewing smartphones and especially those that offer extensive features or something unique. Smartphones have evolved quite a bit over the past few years, but there is something to be said about
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REVIEW: The CAT S22 Flip phone from T-Mobile is a hunky half-pounder, but not as old-school as you might expect at first glance. The ‘top half’ of the phone is a very functional smartphone, but through a fairly small screen. I’ll describe how I put it through its paces, and if it’s capable enough to
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REVIEW – By now, everyone who has been following my smartphone reviews knows that while I remain a daily user of the Apple ecosystem, I have developed a fondness for some of the better-made Android smartphones. Some time ago, I reviewed a smartphone made by Caterpillar. Now I get to do the same with the
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REVIEW – Are you in the market for a phone that lasts two or even three days without recharging? Do you also find yourself in an environment where you’re splashed or immersed in liquids frequently? Do you mind carrying something the size and weight of a baby hippopotamus in your pocket? Should I stop with
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NEWS – These days, just about every day there is a new smartphone on the market offering new features in just about the same form factor that we have become used to. Just recently I learned about a new phone coming to the market. It is the M7 from AGM Mobile. This phone offers a
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REVIEW – Over the past few years, I have become more open-minded regarding Android phones. Initially, I was an Android-only user for all of my cell phones but the OS always developed issues, and then the devices would fail. After resisting IOS and anything Apple for years except for the iPod music players I broke
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REVIEW – Here we go again!! And I say that in a good way. I have been fortunate enough to get the opportunity to test and review another Android smartphone. If you have been following my smartphone reviews, you may remember that recently I have been pleasantly surprised by the hardware and software qualities of
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REVIEW – Lately I have been enjoying testing and reviewing Android smartphones and comparing them to my experience with my iPhone 10 Xs MAX. While in many ways this might not be a fair comparison for many off-brand Android smartphones, I have found that I have been liking what I have been experiencing with many
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