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The smartphone market has never been as competitive as it is today. Whenever you decide to buy a new phone, you start by looking at the specs and then reading some reviews on how they stand out from the herd. However, the question always remains: “How will this phone perform after 2-3 years?”
That is why we have decided to revisit one of the best phones of its year: the Nexus 6P. Continue reading “Using a Nexus 6P in 2018 is a surprisingly okay experience”
Ever since OnePlus first made it to the smartphone business, they have always recognized as a fitting brand for the tech enthusiasts. Flagship specs at cheaper prices with some cut corners was the recipe of their success, along with an incremental bump in the price every iteration. This year, however, might be a little bit different. Introducing the OnePlus 6, the first OnePlus phone your dad might actually want to buy. Let’s get the specs out of the way first.
Last week, we reviewed the Nubia Red Magic’s performance and how well it fared as a dedicated gaming device. But, unlike a Nintendo Switch, it can do much more than gaming. Let’s see how it fares as a smartphone.
Continue reading “Nubia Red Magic Review Part 2: How does it fare as a smartphone?”
There’s no denying the fact that standing out from the crowd is getting increasingly difficult for phone manufacturers. With cheap flagships becoming more mainstream and mid-range phones becoming powerful enough for your day-to-day needs, there isn’t much point in shelling out the extra hundred bucks or so of your hard-earned money on premium devices. However, there is one particular group that will simply not settle for cheap: hardcore gamers. Until recently, hardcore gamers were forced to spend 700 bucks on the glorious Razer Phone to fulfill their insatiable desire of endless gaming. But the Razer monopoly on “gaming” phones might end soon. There’s a new kid on the block to watch out for…
Continue reading “Nubia Red Magic Review Part 1: Gaming phone for those on a budget”
Google’s second-generation line of Pixel phones have been out for about nine months now, and the Pixel 2 XL has been my daily driver now ever since. In nine months, the phone has certainly grown on me, and I can confidently say that it’s still the best, but that’s not without the fair share of issues I’ve had with it.
Continue reading “Pixel 2 XL long-term review: Still the best… aside from its QC issues”
Virtual reality (VR) is still one of the evolving fields in today’s day and age. I decided to check out Google’s new Daydream View headset, and here are my thoughts.
Continue reading “2017 Daydream View review: Mobile VR done right”
So far the OnePlus 5T has been above and beyond, ticking all the checkboxes and often blowing the competition out of the water. Boasting top-of-the-line internals and catching up with the trends, the OnePlus 5T does give its contenders a good run for their money. But how about the small things that OEMs often turn a blind eye to? Well, let’s find out.
Continue reading “OnePlus 5T Review Part 3: The small things”
Last week, we had a quick look at the OnePlus 5T’s design and display and reviewed its cameras, one of the most important features you consider when purchasing a new phone. Today, we are going to take a deep dive into the OnePlus 5T’s performance, one of the potential dealbreakers of any purchase in my personal opinion.
Continue reading “OnePlus 5T Review Part 2: Performance Analysis”
Silently setting their own trend of taking the holidays by a storm, OnePlus refreshed its flagship lineup with the OnePlus 5T. While last year’s T model brought us slightly upgraded internals, OnePlus has decided to change the phone’s looks this time around. And that’s for a very good reason - the OnePlus 5 looked too 2016-ish for a lot of the discerning customers. In a world where companies almost literally cut the corners to trim the screen bezels as much as possible, the OnePlus 5 touted chunky chins and an outdated design. Not to mention the camera woes in low light conditions.
Continue reading “OnePlus 5T Review Part 1: A solid all-rounder”
You probably watch digital content on your smartphone. Maybe you’re even viewing this webpage on your mobile device right now. Smartphones provide their owners with more than just a pocket computer experience. They can make calls, send messages, navigate locations, manage finances, socialize with friends, and yes, even watch movies.
We decided to compile a list of must-have apps for the avid movie watcher. This list specifically targets mobile apps that offer free and legal digital films. We threw in a few bonus apps at the end for those of you who want a full cinematic experience. They’re in alphabetical order, so be sure to read to the end. Let us know if you have any other apps we may have missed.
Continue reading “8 mobile apps for legally watching free movies”
