Motorola decided to take a different approach in the Android smartphone wars by shying away from the specs race, and instead, focusing on offering consumers premium feeling devices at an affordable price point. While the Moto X is the more high-end model, and performs as such, the cheaper Moto G really drove home the fact that affordable did not have to mean a huge compromise in quality and performance.
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Motorola has released the list of its phones that are scheduled to get the Android 12 update. The first phones will receive the update in February 2022. It will include Google’s Material You customization features, and a whole lot more. Motorola doesn’t exactly have the best reputation for updating its phones with the latest Android OS version. Even if it does release a system-level update, it can take months to roll out.
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Quick Phrases will let you perform Google Assistant tasks without requiring the “Ok/Hey Google” hotword. You will be able to set alarms, control your music, and more with this in-development feature. It’s still unclear when Quick Phrases will roll out or which devices will support it. You may soon no longer need to use “Ok/Hey Google” to get the Google Assistant to perform certain tasks on your phone and smart home devices.
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The OnePlus Nord 2 arrived as a follow-up to the well-rounded original Nord model. That was the first mid-range OnePlus phone in years, and the firm has since embraced budget devices in a massive way.
OnePlus has done a solid job of picking up where the original left off. But what if you want something a little different? The OnePlus Nord might not fully convince you.
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One of the mobile world kings, Samsung, has built itself into a massive mobile and electronics empire, though its story starts much earlier — in 1938. Over the years, the company has evolved significantly, bringing innovation into countless markets going well beyond just mobile and electronics.
Its story is interesting, full of both highs and lows. Let’s explore some of the more interesting facts about this Korean giant.
Apple’s iPhone SE is a perfectly pocket-sized device — just as long as you skip the temptation to add a bulky case. However, it’s also a bad idea to try to go through your daily life unprotected. If you want light protection from scuffs and scrapes, you might want to think about picking up a skin instead. They won’t guard against drops, but they help with scratches and also can help your phone stand out from a crowd.
Looking for a space movie or TV show that’s a bit more realistic? Below, we look at the best space movies and TV series that you can watch via streaming services like Disney Plus, HBO Max, and others. These movies and series depict realistic space flight with past, present, and future technology.
Best space movies and TV shows Editor’s note: We’ll regularly update this list of the best space movies and space TV shows as new ones are released.
Gmail is better than ever thanks to the update it received in April, which brought a more modern design and a ton of new features to the email client. How does it compare to Inbox, Google’s experimental email that made its debut in 2014? Here’s a breakdown of all the major differences when it comes to Gmail vs Inbox, so you can figure which one better fits for your needs.
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Taking good-quality photos on your Android phone is sometimes a grueling feat. You need proper lighting, the proper angle, a good camera app, and, most of all, stable hands. Trying to capture your precious moments in life may sometimes leave you disappointed if your camera leaves you with blurry pictures. Why settle for blurry photos when you can fix the blur with a really amazing app called Fix Photo Blur?
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Portable gaming has taken off once more with the abundance of mobile titles, more powerful phones, and portable consoles like the Nintendo Switch. But one gaming company is sorely missed from the mobile arena. Sony has a long history of offering portable gaming systems, with the Vita and the PSP coming to mind. But what if the firm launched a new PlayStation portable console? Would you like to see this happen?