Huawei may have just announced the P30 Pro, which has four cameras on the back, but we’ve already had hours to put this new Android phone’s photography skills to the test. What better a foil than the Galaxy S10 Plus, Samsung’s flagship phone for spring, which has three very good rear cameras of its own. There are …
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I know: Another phone? Right on top of yesterday’s Moto X4 deal? Hey, I don’t control when the universe decides to spit out sweet discounts. And this is pretty sweet — too sweet to pass up just because of repetitive timing. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Daily Steals has the refurbished unlocked Google Pixel 3 for $499.99 …
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As we await the release of the Galaxy S10 on Wednesday, the Galaxy S name represents the top of the Android world. It’s a reputation Samsung is proud to own for its flagship phone, and rightly so. But when Samsung introduced its first Galaxy S phone nine years ago, it was a different world altogether. In 2010, the Galaxy S was just another Android …
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Google is reportedly working to bring secure facial recognition support to Android Q. Code discovered in a leaked build of the upcoming 17th version of the search giant’s Android operating system hints at native support for facial recognition, according to XDA. The Android Q system would be used to sign into your phone, authorize purchases and sign in to apps, …
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The O-shaped notch rumored to come to the Galaxy S10 is the talk of the town, but Huawei already got there first. The Honor View 20 sidesteps the controversial notch by fitting the front-facing into the screen. It’s similar to a feature that the anticipated Galaxy S10 is rumored to have as well, using the Infinity-O screen that Samsung showed …
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Following Tuesday’s speculation about Google’s Wi-Fi first network, Project Fi is expanding its lineup of compatible phones and changing its name. The service, now dubbed Google Fi, will be available for certain Samsung and OnePlus phones, as well as iPhones — though the latter will be in beta for the time being. Before Wednesday’s announcement, Google Fi only worked with …
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It’s a cloudy Tuesday afternoon in San Francisco and I’m outside dodging raindrops to frame a picture of the Ferry Building clock tower. I snap a photo with a Google Pixel 2 and then — a few wet moments later — one with the Samsung Galaxy S9. A quick peek at the Pixel 2’s photo shows the detail, contrast and …
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If you’re in the market for a top Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Google Pixel 2 are probably on your list of considerations (note that the next flagship phone from each of these manufacturers–the Note 9 and Pixel 3–should be here in August and October, respectively. That’s no surprise — as the reigning Android phone maker, Samsung has …
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has two rear cameras, while the Pixel 2 XL has just one. And while you may assume two is always better than one, in this comparison that’s not necessarily the case. My journey testing these pocket photography wizards took me over land and sea and both phones proved skillful enough to capture the world around …
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Now playing: Watch this: OnePlus 5 is the best, cheapest premium phone 2:45 The OnePlus 5 is a fantastic phone that sells for a surprisingly low price. Unfortunately, OnePlus doesn’t ship its phones Down Under. At least, not yet. Carl Pei, the company’s co-founder, announced in a Wednesday forum post that OnePlus will begin selling phones in Australia by the …
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