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Android 12’s color theming system will soon be available on more phones. Google has announced that the feature is coming to OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, and more phones. Google is all set to expand the availability of its dynamic color theming system. The same debuted with Android 12 on the Pixel 6 phones and is one of the core features of Google’s Material You design.
FlexiSpot Sit2Go fitness chairThe FlexiSpot Sit2Go fitness chair combines a decent office chair with an above-average desk bike to help you burn calories while sitting at your desk.
Like most desk-bound folks, I have my concerns about living such a sedentary lifestyle. I got a standing desk a while back and have been pleased with the difference it has made. However, I still spend a decent amount of my time sitting and couldn’t help thinking about replacing my office chair with a desk bike.
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The Google Pixel 6 will launch on October 19, 2021. This is the same leaked launch date we’ve heard from multiple sources. Google will announce at least two new Pixel phones, but could also reveal more. After months of speculation and rumors, we finally have a confirmed launch date for Google’s next slate of flagship phones. On October 19, 2021, at 1:00 PM ET, we’ll finally know everything there is to know about the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
This probably sounds obvious, but audio quality is a hugely important factor in a premium-tier smartphone. In fact, audio quality is increasingly important for mid-tier phones as well. From placing calls to playing back your favorite songs and streaming video, audio is at the heart of the mobile experience.
While headphones used to be at the heart of the smartphone audio experience, this is mostly a solved problem with regards to hardware.
Surviving in the smartphone market, even as an established name with millions of dollars in backing, isn’t easy. It’s like playing Minecraft in Survival Mode with a few friends who can help you out. Entering the smartphone market as a new player is playing Minecraft on Hardcore: any mistake, and it’s all over.
Managing to convince people to buy a premium smartphone that isn’t branded with Apple or Samsung is a tough job.
iOttie Easy One Touch 4If you're going to go with a windshield or dash mount, the iOttie Easy One Touch 4 is among the most versatile options around. The design and build quality aren't up there with the very best, but Its automatic docking mechanism makes jumping in and out of your car with your phone a much nimbler experience.
Phones have become a crucial part of our commutes. We use them for music, navigation, hands-off communications, and more.
Hot on the heels of Oppo’s 125W Flash Charging, Qualcomm has lifted the lid on Quick Charge 5. Qualcomm’s latest charging solution offers support for 100W of power and above, as well as backward compatibility with older Quick Charge versions and USB Power Delivery, including the PPS variant. Besides USB Power Delivery, Qualcomm’s Quick Charge is the only other widely supported charging standard, meaning we’ll likely see Quick Charge 5 inside a number of future smartphones from several manufacturers.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra had arguably the best camera specs on paper in 2020, featuring a 108MP main camera and a 48MP 4x periscope camera.
In fact, Samsung touted a 100x “Space Zoom” feature on the device, claiming 100x zoom. Now, frequent leaker Ice Universe has tweeted that the Galaxy Note 20 series won’t offer this feature.
Note20 series no longer retains 100X zoom function
We can’t say we’ll miss 100x Space Zoom, because it was essentially digital zoom anyway.
By now, we’ve all gotten a look at the Galaxy Note 8. The latest and greatest from Samsung has some of the best specs out there, cool new software features, and an improved S Pen. Samsung added 50% more RAM to help apps launch faster, while the dual camera setup adds a 2x zoom that seems to be all the rage on today’s devices.
We knew it would be expensive, but$929 for an unlocked unit is a lot.
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Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform. The new chipset is essentially a Snapdragon 888 with a clock speed improvement and faster AI capabilities. Qualcomm remains confident in the importance of mmWave for 5G deployments. During Qualcomm’s MWC 2021 keynote, recently appointed CEO Cristiano Amon unveiled a selection of new products and gave an update on the state of 5G. For us smartphone aficionados, the big news is the announcement of the Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform.