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Computer and smartphone users alike have to deal with the same problems: limited and sealed-in storage, difficulty in sharing files, and troubles backing up data. There’s a good chance that you’ve invested in some form of cloud storage to combat that.
Read more: 10 best cloud storage services and apps for Android
However, the fact of the matter is cloud storage alone is not always an effective backup strategy.
While new versions of Android bring big improvements to security and other areas, many of the smaller changes are often pretty familiar — taking inspiration from features found in various OEM devices. The new increased touch sensitivity setting in Android 11 Developer Preview is such a feature.
You’ve likely seen this feature onSamsung devices, among other OEMs. The purpose of the setting is simple: sometimes screen protectors can slightly throw off your touchscreen’s touch response.
FlexiSpot Cycle Desk BikeThe FlexiSpot Cycle Desk Bike is an easy way to get some exercise while working. It's not as sturdy as I would like and is missing some significant features, but its low price and versatility make up for that.
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With more and more people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, exercise is becoming a huge concern. Sitting at a desk all day in an office is bad enough, but sitting all day within steps of your fridge is doubly worse.
Samsung smartphones have always featured gorgeous displays. With the Galaxy S8‘s new Infinity Display design language, that great look has also carried over to the Galaxy Note 8.
Samsung has really allowed these beautiful screens to shine through. But as good as these phones look, they’re still relatively fragile. All it takes is one bad angle to have you facing steep repair costs.
Today, we take a look at how much it may cost to fix the display, or even for a full Galaxy Note 8 screen replacement.
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Sony is ramping production of the PS5. The company is turning to multiple suppliers to combat supply chain issues. Sony hopes the PS5 will finally surpass PS4 sales in 2024. Good news for gamers as Sony promises to increase production of its PS5 to get more units in customers’ hands.
The PS5 is the most advanced console Sony has ever shipped. The only problem is that it hasn’t shipped enough units.
Razer PhoneThe Razer Phone is a great first attempt and might start new trends in the smartphone space, but its camera significantly holds the phone back.
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Gaming laptop and peripheral giant Razer surprised everyone with its entry into the smartphone space, born from the acquisition of contentious, but fondly remembered Nextbit. The result of this new partnership is one of the most powerful phones we have ever used, which is marred by a familiar issue its creators still can’t seem to conquer.
It’s been two years since Samsung released the Galaxy S9 Plus. That means that some users may be coming to the end of their contract and looking for an upgrade. Similarly, the price has come down so much in recent months that those who couldn’t afford it initially might be looking to pick one up.
At around £300/$300 renewed or on the second-hand market, it’s a phone I’ve been recommending for some time now for its tremendous value proposition.
Huawei and Samsung are two of the only Android manufacturers regularly producing in-house processors. Everyone else turns to Qualcomm and MediaTek for their mobile chip needs.
The two companies have been the dominant third-party chipset providers for several years now, following the withdrawal of players like Texas Instruments, Intel, and ST-Ericsson’s NovaThor.
We’ve put together a handy primer on the MediaTek vs Qualcomm, covering their differences and reasons why a company would opt for one or the other.
The OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and the OnePlus 8T are the flagship smartphones from the “Never Settle” handset company that were all released in 2020. They also come in a few color choices. Which one should you get? Well, we can help out by showing you which color OnePlus 8 versions are available.
OnePlus 8 color choices The smaller and cheaper OnePlus 8 only has three color choices as of this writing.
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Business apps are a tough subject. There are a variety of variables to consider. That may include team size, business size, how well the app scales to demand, and tons of other stuff. Some apps are great for huge teams while others do better for business people individually. Some businesses are always in the market for better stuff while others opt to make their own solutions.