Posts Tagged: phone
The Pixel 6 is the best cheap Android phone to buy this Prime Day
The Pixel 6 beats out the upcoming Pixel 6a as the best cheap Android phone thanks to a $ 200 price cut.
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The Nothing Phone 1’s garish light show doesn’t tell the whole story
Should you believe the hype about the Nothing Phone 1? After all, there has been a lot of it. Here’s what it’s like behind those eye-catching flashing lights.
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Best Prime Day Phone Deals 2022: What to expect next week
With Amazon Prime Day on the horizon, let’s take a look at when it will happen, what Prime Day phone deals to look for, and more tips those who want to buy one!
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Switching from iOS to an Android phone just got way more convenient
Google’s handy Switch to Android app finally works with other Android phones other than Pixels.
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You can sign up for Nothing’s Phone (1) waitlist here
After it was confirmed that Nothing’s Phone (1) would, at least initially, only be available to buy via an invite system (boo!), today brings the opportunity to join a waitlist to stand-in-line (virtually) for an invite code to buy the Phone (1) when stock becomes available on July 12th. Cue the enthusiast cheers. While you […]
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[Updated] Qualcomm and Asus roll out an old security patch to the Snapdragon Insider’s Phone – still no word of Android 12
$ 1,500 could buy you the Galaxy S22 Ultra and still leave you some change for accessories or it could have bought Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Smartphone for Insiders. One gets updated every month with security patches and frequent OS tweaks, the other is still running on Android 11 and hasn’t seen an update of any kind since […]
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The Nothing Phone 1’s LEDs do a lot more than you’d expect
The Nothing Phone 1 has an array of LEDs on its backside. But what do they do? A new video just showed us.
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The first 100 units of Nothing’s Phone (1) will go on auction on StockX from June 21st
Besides showing off its fancy rear panel with glowing lights to a private audience during Art Basel in Switzerland, Nothing also announced when the Phone (1) will first be available to purchase, at least the first one hundred units anyway. First, we have a video showing off the flashing lights on the phone’s rear panel […]
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New Samsung patents reveal stunning rollable phone designs
Rollable smartphones may be coming soon, and new Samsung patents offer an early glimpse at them.
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra review: The best phone design of 2022
ZTE is taking another swing at the flagship market with the global launch of the Axon 40 Ultra. It’s one of their most striking designs yet with one of the best in-display cameras we’ve seen, with some new AI and software tweaks to round out the edges of the Axon line. Is this the year […]
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ASUS is prepping the ROG Phone 6 for launch in early July
Gaming smartphones are still a thing and ASUS’s ROG Phone series has been a popular exponent of the segment, and now we have news of its upcoming addition to the range and its launch date. As you might have guessed, it’s called the ROG Phone 6 and it’s going to be unveiled at an event […]
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Choosing my kid’s first phone came with serious consequences
When my daughter was born 13 years ago, I never thought that choosing her technology platform would become one of those potentially life-altering decisions.
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Wireless charging is (officially) confirmed for the Nothing Phone (1)
A recent rumor points to Nothings Phone (1) being launched on July 21st with pricing starting from around €500 (~$ 500-550) and although the brand has not confirmed or denied the validity of the information, it has confirmed that the launch date will be announced soon. Nothing has also taken the time to tweet out some […]
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OPPO could ditch its rollable phone project to concentrate on the Find N successor and a Galaxy Z Flip 3 competitor
OPPO’s launch of the Find N foldable smartphone at the tail-end of 2021 saw the brand gain some well-deserved plaudits, with special consideration paid to its wider-but-shorter cover display that enables a squarer viewing area than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 when extended. According to a new report, OPPO will concentrate its efforts on the […]
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Leaked launch date and pricing details for Nothing’s Phone (1) may mean it’s not a ‘flagship-killer’
Having purposely discussed and revealed some vague design premises for the Phone (1), a new leak has revealed the possible launch date and price for Nothing’s first smartphone. Far from being the absolute beast of a flagship that many were hoping for, it would appear that the Phone (1) could have a more modest collection […]
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Carl Pei reveals a couple of details on the Phone (1) design but there’s Nothing much to see here
It’s been a little while since Nothing officially revealed that it would be launching its very first smartphone something during the summer of ’22 and while the Nothing Launcher (Beta) has been unveiled, little has been said of the phone itself. Until now. Today brings the next drip in the road to hyping up the […]
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Here’s how to fix your LG phone on T-Mobile if it’s experiencing the “LG IMS” bug
LG announced its departure from the mobile smartphone industry in 2021 but it’s still got a ton of handsets being used on US carriers, ranging from the LG Wing to the LG Stylo 6 and everything in-between. If you are using an LG phone on T-Mobile you may have come across the “LG IMS has […]
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[Guide] 4 ways to block ads on your Android phone or tablet
Ads have become a part of our everyday life, and are nearly inescapable. But it doesn’t need to be like this and there are ways to minimize your exposure to them. Today we are looking at solutions you can employ to rid your phone of cumbersome ads, particularly ones that are particularly invasive to your […]
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What is Virtual RAM in a phone? Is it beneficial?
The Virtual RAM feature has gained a lot of popularity in recent times. We explain everything that you need to know about this tech.
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How to scan a QR code on your Samsung phone or tablet
Here are the steps you can follow to use the QR code scanner on your Samsung phone or tablet.
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Google’s partnership with iFixit means it’s going to be easier to fix your Pixel phone
Fixing your broken Pixel smartphone could get a whole lot easier from now on thanks to Google’s new partnership with iFixit which will pair up handset owners with official replacement parts for their handsets as well as iFixit-branded toolkits. Being able to access genuine parts for your broken Pixel handset will go a long way […]
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EcoFlow DELTA Pro review: Take more than just your phone off the grid
We’ve reviewed tons of portable batteries and chargers here at Talk Android. We recently covered one with a huge capacity that can handle all the gadgets around your house, for example. But what if you wanted something that could charge more than just your phone or laptop. Maybe, for example, your gaming PC, or your […]
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No fooling! Student creates Android phone with Lightning port
The engineering enthusiast behind the world’s first iPhone with a USB-C port has flipped things around and has now made an Android phone with a Lightning port.
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Poco’s X4 Pro will look familiar to fans of another phone
The Poco X4 Pro has a 108-megapixel camera and a striking design, but the specifications are otherwise identical to a different phone.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: All the phone you’ll need for years
The Galaxy S22 Ultra brings two popular Samsung phone series together in one device, and the result is superb.
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Galaxy S22 reportedly the most pre-ordered Samsung phone ever
Samsung reports that its Samsung Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 are among its most popular devices ever in terms of pre-orders.
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Oppo’s slick Find X5 Pro is a phone loaded with potential
The Oppo Find X5 Pro has a lot of expectation attached to it, following the Find X3 Pro and folding Find N. We’ve spent 24 hours finding out if it’s a winner.
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[It’s official – OnwardMobility has shut down] All hopes of a 5G BlackBerry phone are dead
It was only back on January 7th that OnwardMobility, after months of silence, insisted that it was on track to launch a BlackBerry smartphone complete with 5G connectivity and the renowned physical keyboard. Sadly, it seems that it was a case of ‘the lady doth protest too much’ because barely a month later it’s being […]
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Best portable chargers for your Android phone [2022]
If you’re struggling to get through an entire day with the battery on your current smartphone, or you’re just spending more time away from a charger, you don’t need to toss out your phone and buy a new one. In fact, a portable charger might solve your problem for just a few bucks. Just toss […]
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Best wireless chargers for your Android phone [2022]
It’s time to finally upgrade those old, wired chargers you have sitting around and get updated with wireless chargers. Wireless charging is getting more common on newer phones, and there’s a good chance your phone supports it if you bought it in the last year or two. But like anything else, there are tons of […]
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The OnePlus 10 Pro is the first new phone of 2022
First out of the gates in 2022, OnePlus has a new flagship for anyone already looking for a smartphone refresh. The company is holding back from revealing absolutely everything (well, most things), but that hasn't stopped leaks and rumors of a 6.7-inch display with high refresh rates, and the very latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.
It followed up Tuesday evening with a barrage of specs. They include a 120Hz Fluid AMOLED with LTPO screen, which means the phone can adjust its refresh rates to improve battery life. There are no specifics on screen size, but the rumors suggest it’ll be a pretty large 6.7-inch display. OnePlus will include 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging in its new flagship, which should be suitably speedy when the 5,000mAh battery needs charging.
The OnePlus 10 Pro will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, running Android 12 with OnePlus’ OxygenOS tricks and aesthetics. When it comes to cameras, expect 48- and 50-megapixel sensors with an additional 8MP sensor too. Optical zoom capabilities? We don’t know just yet, but the camera array will include dual optical image stabilization, which should help with crisper images, less noise and better performance in low light. That said, the OnePlus 9 Pro’s camera performance was one of the weaker points on an otherwise impressive smartphone.
Hopefully, the 10 Pro can right that wrong. OnePlus has outlined some of the upgrades it’s making to the Hasselblad-branded camera, including a new RAW+ shooting mode that attempts to combine the editing range of RAW format images with computational photography, which should result in increased dynamic range and noise reduction.
The phone also has a new 150-degree ultra-wide camera, with a new fisheye mode. If you’re fearing stretched faces in group shots, don’t worry: there’s a “more traditional” 110-degree FOV that’ll include distortion correction for those outer edges of a shot.
OnePlus says its new “Billion Color Solution” means photos on the 10 Pro have 25 percent expanded DCI-P3 color gamut covered, and the phone can process 64 times more color than the OnePlus 9 Pro. It says this will remove any hint of color banding from shots.
On top of that, each camera on the OnePlus 10 Pro can capture photos in 12-bit RAW, using what Hasselblad calls Natural Color Solution. The phone also has a new RAW+ format that should allow you to edit to your heart’s content while still benefiting from computational photography assistance. OnePlus has offered a few samples, but it’s something we’ll have a better grasp of when we eventually get to test out the new flagship later this year.
The big challenge could be balancing price, specs and features so that it offers enough go up against the high-end phones of Apple and Samsung. At the same time, it has to offer tangibly more than its cheaper Nord phone series.
The OnePlus 10 Pro will launch first in China on Tuesday January 11th.
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Leaked 2022 Moto G Stylus details indicate a largely unchanged phone
The poor man’s Galaxy Note alternative is getting a 2022 refresh, and it’s going to be largely incremental.
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Best gifts for Samsung phone users
Best gifts for Samsung phone users to buy this holiday season.
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Need a new time-waster on your phone or tablet? Go play Retro Bowl right now
Are you in the mood for even more NFL action and looking for a new time-waster on your smartphone? Boy, do I have news for you. Retro Bowl is the perfect game for the armchair quarterback and it’s probably the most fun I’ve had in a mobile game in years. Retro Bowl Throwback If you […]
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How to unlock a phone on every carrier in 2021
Want to break your smartphone out of carrier jail? Here’s a guide on how to unlock your phone so you can change carriers or use it while traveling abroad.
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Want to watch TV in your hotel? Better bring your phone
The pandemic has brought a lot of changes, but one you may not be expecting is in hotel rooms, where TV remotes are quickly becoming artifacts of a past era.
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How to check your IMEI number on any phone
Learn how to check your International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number in various places on iOS and Android. We give you the lowdown on all the options.
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How to find a lost phone
We show you how to locate your lost or stolen iPhone or Android smartphone using a variety of apps and services and share tips for finding older cell phones.
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Samsung’s Galaxy A13 5G is its cheapest 5G phone yet at $250
For just $ 250, Samsung’s new A13 5G will bring 90Hz, a triple-camera system, all-day battery life, and 5G support to your pocket.
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Best Cyber Monday Phone deals 2021 — time is running out
Here are all the best Cyber Monday phone deals you can shop now that Cyber Monday has arrived in all its glory.
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Android 11 is finally rolling out to the ASUS ROG Phone 2
We could say that it’s taken a while for ASUS to roll out the Android 11 update to the ROG Phone 2 but that would be an understatement. In fact, it’s been something of an age considering that Samsung is already updating its Galaxy S21 series to stable Android 12/One UI 4.0. Still, substantially late […]
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Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo camera lets you send snaps directly to your phone
Fujifilm has unveiled the Instax Mini Evo, its new flagship instant film camera with a premium build, higher resolution than previous models and improved smartphone integration. As with other Instax cameras, you can take photos and instantly develop them to Fujifilm's credit card-sized Instax Mini film, but it offers a number of features not available on previous models.
As a hybrid camera, you can review photos on the LCD monitor and choose the ones you want to print. However, the new model is the first Instax camera with a print lever and lens/film filter dials. That lets you take a picture then choose among 100 combinations of effects (including "Soft Focus," "Light Leak," "Monochrome" and "Retro") and print the image afterwards by pulling the print lever. Fujifilm said the camera also delivers better quality prints as it has twice the exposure resolution of previous models.
The Instax Mini Evo is also effectively a mini-printer for your smartphone. You can transfer images from your phone to the Evo Mini wirelessly, then print them using the "Direct Print" button. And for the first time, you can transfer snaps you take with the Mini Evo back over to your smartphone, complete with the film border. Finally, you can use your smartphone to take pictures remotely with the camera.
Fujifilm also unveiled a new Instax Mini film format called "Stone Grey" with a gray background. The new camera arrives in Japan on December 3rd and will come to the US in February with a price of $ 200.
Best Black Friday Phone Deals 2021: Cheapest prices today
Here are all the best Black Friday phone deals you can shop today, as well as some buying advice to help you make the right decision.
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5 dumb phone accessories that we love anyway
Some phone accessories are absurd, but maybe they tug at heartstrings or are deliciously nerdy. Whatever the case, we love them anyway.
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Will my phone automatically change for daylight saving time?
November 7, 2021, marks the end of daylight saving time, and most smartphone clocks will turn back one hour automatically. Here’s how to do it, just in case.
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The best solar chargers for your phone or tablet
Tired of worrying about charging your phone while on the trail? These six solar chargers can help in a pinch.
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The best AT&T phone deals for November 2021
If you’re a current or new AT&T customer in need of a device, we’ve got the best AT&T phone deals right here.
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When is my phone getting Android 12?
Google has released Android 12 to Pixels, and you might be wondering when you’ll get it on your phone. Here’s everything you need to know.
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