Andrew Lanxon

Nokia’s New Phones Go Big on Batteries But Low on Price

Rather than come out with a high-priced glitzy flagship, Nokia’s new phones focus more on affordability and durability. The C-range, which includes the C21, C21 Plus and C2 2nd Edition start at only £75 in the UK and all three promise at least all-day battery life. US availability for the range is yet to be …

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Oppo Find X5 Pro: Five reasons this flagship android phone is worth a look

The Find X5 Pro is the latest flagship Android phone from Oppo, replacing last year’s Find X3 Pro and bringing with it a host of neat features, including a potent processor, luscious design, 5G connectivity and impressive camera setup. But it needs all that exciting tech as the premium phone category has never been more competitive, with Google’s Pixel 6 …

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Offers Great Specs for a Bargain Price

I liked the OnePlus Nord CE because of its solid lineup of specs, its pretty design and its low price. And now the Nord CE 2 is here and OnePlus is hoping for another victory for its cheapest 5G phone. Like its predecessor, the Nord CE 2 will be available in the UK, wider Europe and India, with no US …

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This Android 12 Feature Makes Reading in Bed a Little Easier

There are many Android phones on the market, but the newest are Samsung’s Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra. Announced at the company’s February Unpacked event (alongside the Galaxy Tab S8), the three phones have different specs and price points, but offer significant upgrades to last year’s Galaxy S21. They even run on Android 12, and will likely offer …

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The Android 12 Easter egg brings a splash of color

For every operating system it releases, Android hides an Easter egg — and Android 12 carries on the tradition. To find this new Easter egg, head to Settings, then scroll down and tap About Phone.  In there, find and tap on Android Version, which will take you to an information page about, unsurprisingly, your version of Android.  There should be …

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Pixel 6 Pro: It’s a tough call

Samsung unveiled its brand new Galaxy S22 series at its Unpacked event on Wednesday, spearheaded by the $1,200 Galaxy S22 Ultra phone. As usual, the Ultra represents the most expensive, nonfoldable handset the South Korean electronics giant has on tap — and it’s loaded with the best mobile tech the company has to offer. There’s a big, vibrant screen, a high-powered processor and …

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Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra is missing something big

Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 Ultra brings a range of tweaks over its predecessor, most notably the addition of the S-Pen stylus from the now-discontinued Galaxy Note series. But while the Ultra versions of the flagship Galaxy S series have always focused on bringing cutting-edge camera tech to the table, the S22 Ultra barely seems to have any significant camera upgrades …

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How the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s specs beat the iPhone 13 Pro

The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max have been sitting happily at the top of the smartphone rankings since their launch, thanks to their awesome cameras, glorious screens and overall solid performance. But Samsung’s new flagship phone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, launched at its Unpacked event Wednesday alongside the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus (and the Galaxy Tab S8), …

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. S21 Ultra: Which one is the better deal?

Samsung’s brand-new flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra, unveiled Wednesday at its Unpacked event, replaces last year’s Galaxy S21 Ultra. We loved the S21 Ultra for its awesome performance and stellar camera system — particularly its amazing 10x optical zoom.  But how do the specs stack up between last year’s model and the new one? You can see the full breakdown in the …

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Samsung, I better see these Galaxy S22 upgrades today

Update, Feb. 9, 2022: The Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra were announced at Samsung’s February Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Tab S8. The new S22 phones feature some notable upgrades for night photography. The whole lineup is available for preorder now. Here’s how all the phones in the S22 lineup compare, and here’s how the new S22 Ultra …

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