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Samsung’s experiment of bringing the S Pen to the Galaxy S21 Ultra may not have worked as expected. The phone has apparently not sold as much as Samsung would have liked. This might be why the company is contemplating bringing back the Note series. Samsung changed things up this year by bringing the S Pen to its Galaxy S series flagship — the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
For a few years now, HTC has played second fiddle to the likes of Samsung, LG, and even some newer players in the flagship smartphone game. But if there was ever a time to root for the underdog, 2017 might be the year for it.
We’ve certainly been impressed with HTC’s latest and greatest, but how does it stack up against one of the best smartphones on the market? That’s a question many are asking, and one that we’ll try to answer right now.
After months of leaks and rumors, the OnePlus 5 is finally official, and we really do love this latest flagship phone that combines high-end hardware features with a relatively low price point. However, it was just seven months ago that the same company launched the OnePlus 3T, and that phone is still a solid choice for anyone looking for a new handset. So how does the new OnePlus flagship compete against its immediate predecessor?
Ten years ago, mobile gaming was still in its infancy, with both big and small developers still figuring out the platform. As smartphone tech evolved, so did mobile gaming. It has come a long way since 2010 and we are here to take a look at some of the best and most influential games of the decade — from the early pioneers to the big competitive titles of recent years.
Google has recently improved Keep, its popular note-taking app, by adding the ability to indent list items, which comes in handy when making things like shopping or to-do lists. For example, you can organize a shopping list by categories or break down a large task/goal into smaller, more manageable chunks — check out what this looks like in action below.
How to indent list items in Google Keep Indenting list items in Google Keep is so easy even your grandma could do it.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is one of the biggest buzzwords in display technology. You’ll find it in most modern TV sets and high-end smartphones released in the past couple of years. Promising enhanced colors, superior contrast, and overall better viewing experience than Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) equivalents, what’s not to like?
A growing number of video streaming services also support HDR content, with videos and games poised to make a visual leap forward.
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The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a big and heavy phone with a glass body. If you’re worried about the phone slipping out of your hand, a heavy-duty case is your best bet for complete protection. There are plenty of options to choose from with a variety of features, but all the cases on this list will keep your phone completely safe. Here are some of the best Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra rugged cases you can currently buy.
Xiaomi Mi 8Xiaomi's Mi 8 uses definitively average hardware to showcase its stellar software. While you won't find any special features or gimmicks in this device, the flagship specs are a great deal at less than $400.
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The first time I checked out the Xiaomi Mi 8 was back in June of this year. It seemed to offer incredible value, with true flagship specifications at a price half that of competitors.
Xiaomi Mi TV 5X 55-inchThe Mi TV 5X is Xiaomi's latest addition to its affordable television line-up that brings over the better build of the Q1-series and upgrades to the panel and software. While the higher-end Q1 QLED television is still the better buy, the panel here outputs an excellent image. The lack of dimming zones and low peak brightness levels hold it back from true excellence, but the Mi 5X is another quality television from Xiaomi, especially for those on a budget.
LG G7 ThinQ review: Bright, loud, and smart
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LG typically updates its G line of phones without too many radical changes – this year, it has married some of the ideas of the G6 with the more recent V30. But LG always manages to inject a few new ideas to keep everything feeling fresh. I’ll give the main takeaway right now – if you are still using an LG G6 and you want to retain much of the same experience, the latest iteration is definitely worth your attention, as it’s yet another solid G series phone.