Tag: Personal digital assistants
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
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
Motorola Razr Plus review: the folding phone I’ve been waiting for
Motorola Razr Plus
MSRP $1,000.00
“The Motorola Razr Plus is the best flip phone foldable I’ve ever used. Between the unmatched cover screen, stunning hardware, and powerful specs, there’s just so much to like.”
Pros
- Viva Magenta color looks incredible
- Water and dust resistance
- Game-changing cover screen
- Super-minimal display crease
- Excellent performance
- Lovely software experience
Cons
- Mediocre cameras
- One-day battery life
- Wired charging capped at 30W
When I used the Motorola Razr Plus for the first time at the beginning
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus review: a surprisingly good tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
MSRP $600.00
“For everyday tablet users, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus is well worth your time and consideration.”
Pros
- Very competitive price
- Water and dust resistance
- Long-lasting battery life
- Bright, vibrant display
- S Pen included for free
Cons
- Android software brings it down
- Bulky and heavy
- Refresh rate is disappointing
Shopping for a Samsung tablet can be confusing due to the sheer number of options available. The introduction of the Galaxy Tab S9
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 UItra
Google’s Pixel 8 Pro is the last of 2023’s top smartphones to arrive. It’s big, bold, and comes packed with camera tricks to take on Samsung and Apple’s best. But if you are averse to Apple’s ecosystem, the only direct rival to Google’s latest flagship is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Both product lines have a reputation for having one of the most powerful camera phones, with Samsung banking more on hardware supremacy while Google leads with software
iPhone 15 review: a big step forward
Apple iPhone 15
MSRP $799.00
“The iPhone 15 is one of the most significant iPhone upgrades ever. The Dynamic Island, USB-C, a 48MP camera, and more make it delightful to use.”
Pros
- Big camera upgrade
- USB-C
- Matte glass feels incredible
- Dynamic Island
- Curved edges are more comfortable
- Reverse wired charging
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate display
- Most color options are too light
- Can get warm when running intensive apps
Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup has arrived, and at the very base of
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 4: worth the upgrade?
Last year’s release of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 was a watershed moment in the evolution of foldable smartphones, bringing Samsung’s foldable out of the more experimental stages of the early generations and into a mature and well-rounded product.
Naturally, Samsung is following that up this year with the Galaxy Z Fold 5, a successor that brings some interesting refinements to what’s
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: too much of a good thing
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
MSRP $1,200.00
“The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is fast, and it has a gorgeous display, great audio, and a lot more. It’s an amazing gadget, but you probably don’t need it.”
Pros
- Stunning 14.6-inch display
- Loud, rich speakers
- Excellent performance
- Very good battery life
- Water and dust resistance
Cons
- It’s. So. Heavy.
- App optimization issues
- Outrageously expensive
- Pricey, necessary accessories
Let’s get it out of the way right now: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
The iPhone 15 release date just leaked. Here’s when you can buy it
If you’re in the market for a new smartphone, it’s almost certainly best to wait — especially if you’re looking for a new iPhone. The Apple iPhone 15 series should be announced in just a few weeks, with a release date soon after, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. If correct, it would follow a long-running pattern of Apple announcing, then releasing, new handsets soon after Labor Day in the U.S.
According to Gurman, Apple will hold an iPhone 15
The real reason Samsung wants you to buy a folding phone this year
“Not everyone upgrades [their phone] every year. Relatively. I mean; but we’d love that to be more!” Nick Porter, vice president of product management and commercial operations at Samsung U.K. and Ireland, laughed as we talked about the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 just ahead of the official launch over a Microsoft Teams call.
His throwaway quip is