Tag: mobile phones
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro: is it time to upgrade?
The iPhone 15 Pro series, released last year, comes with significant design changes, which include a titanium body for the first time. The new models boast improved camera quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and a new 3nm A17 Pro chip. While these features are impressive, some may not find them compelling enough to upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro.
But what about the iPhone 13 Pro? When comparing the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro to the 2021 iPhone
These are the best smartphones from MWC 2024
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has come and gone, leaving us with a flood of smartphone announcements. From new devices launching soon to wild concepts that may never see the light of day, it’s the place to be if you’re a phone geek.
We got a look at some of the hottest new phones during the show, and these are our picks for the very best ones.
Tecno Pova 6 Pro
How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones
Everyone from legitimate marketers to outright scammers wants to get your attention these days. With a mobile phone in nearly every pocket, many of these have turned to SMS text messages as a way to extend their reach. After all, it’s a fast means of communication that’s much more likely to be noticed than traditional email messages. Plus, there aren’t nearly as many spam filtering solutions available for dealing with text messages, making them ripe for abuse. Here, we explore
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: the best Ultra ever
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
MSRP $1,300.00
“The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the most complete, most capable, and most creatively versatile smartphones we’ve ever used.”
Pros
- High performance processor
- Improved telephoto cameras
- Flatter screen aids S Pen use
- Battery will last two days
- Long software support
- Durable build and materials
- Circle to Search by Google
Cons
- Unfortunate price increase
- Speakers easily covered up
- Chat Assist is almost unusable
- Charging speeds are only average
If you asked the AI
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S23 Ultra: Do you need to upgrade?
The premium Android space does not suffer from a lack of options. There are plenty of good flagships with excellent performance, bright and visually enticing screens, glamorous designs, and cameras that trick you into thinking they are as good as DSLRs. The Galaxy S series ticks most of those boxes, and the new Galaxy S24 Ultra doesn’t waver from the expectations set by its ancestors.
With AI
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro review: the PlayStation of smartphones
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
MSRP $1,199.00
“The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is the best phone you can buy if you want to play games, but it turns out it’s also a great everyday phone.”
Pros
- Great gaming software features
- AirTriggers work really well
- Hugely powerful
- IP68 rating
- Fast wired charging
Cons
- Fewer hardcore gaming features
- Gets hot when pushed to its limit
Is the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro still a gaming phone? After all, it’s a very
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. OnePlus 12: not an easy choice
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and OnePlus 11 occupied two of the top three spots in our list of the best Android phones of 2023. As we approach 2024, both brands have already geared up to succeed in these stellar devices with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the OnePlus 12. While the OnePlus 12 banks on top-notch hardware, superfast charging, and an unrealistically bright display, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to further improve upon a
How to fix an unresponsive iPhone touchscreen
Although the touchscreen smartphones of today are much more fun and versatile than the button-laden monstrosities of yesteryear, they come with a big potential downside. If the touchscreen starts behaving oddly, or stops responding entirely, you’re left without any other ways to interact with you phone — and the best iPhones are no exception to this rule, even with all the other seemingly magical technology Apple has packed into them.
However, the good news is that a dodgy touchscreen doesn’t
The best folding phones in 2023: the 6 best ones you can buy
Folding smartphones have taken the world by storm. Initially, they appeared futuristic and exciting. However, with time, they have been refined and improved to cater to everyday use. Their prices are gradually decreasing as the technology advances, but they still remain expensive purchases, making it crucial to make the right buying decision.
Currently, there are two types of folding smartphones available in the market. The first type resembles a regular non-folding phone, which can be unfolded into a larger tablet-like
Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Apple Watch Series 9: a new king?
It’s simple: Say “smartwatch,” and most people will think of an Apple Watch. As a result, Apple’s wearable has become the standard by which all other smartwatches and fitness trackers are judged, and it’s easy to see why. The latest addition to the line, the Apple Watch Series 9, is a masterclass of form and function — as it has been for a long time, to be entirely