Android Phone Reviews: Samsung, Google, LG, and More

Google Pixel 5a Review and Unboxing!

Kellen August 17, 2021 61

This morning, with the Google Pixel 5a 5G official, we aren't making you wait to find out the deal with this new phone. Not only is our unboxing here, but we've coupled it with a review that touches on the important details you need to know before buying...

OnePlus 9 Review: $729 Plastic Phones Can Be Really Good

Tim March 30, 2021 61

New OnePlus phone launches are a very big deal, as we've established that in the Android landscape, you don't have as many options as you used to. With that said, it's important that companies like OnePlus, Samsung, and Google are putting forth a good product,...

OnePlus 9 Pro Review: Camera Delivers, Battery Life Doesn’t

Kellen March 29, 2021 61

Prior to writing up this review, I spent some time talking about how the Android landscape in the US at the ultra high-end level of phone has shrunk down to just two players: Samsung and OnePlus. You have Samsung's Ultra phones in both S and Note lines, and...

Samsung Galaxy S21 Review: Cuts That Don’t Feel Good

Kellen February 25, 2021 61

When you regularly review phones like we do, and maybe more specifically when you get to jump from one phone line to the following year's, it's pretty easy to be able to pick out what has changed for better or worse. You can tell if the camera has improved, if...

Galaxy S21 Ultra Review: Refined Experience for Less Money

Tim February 9, 2021 61

Last year, Samsung released the Galaxy S20 Ultra for $1,400. At the time, I said it was nearly the perfect phone even at that high price, but the phone did have a few shortcomings. In 2021, we have the new Galaxy S21 Ultra, and spoiler alert, Samsung is...

Thoughts on LG Wing: Compelling, Unnecessary Design

Tim November 4, 2020 61

LG decided to get a bit radical with hardware design this year, and you know what, it's really refreshing to see a company take chances these days. Part of a new Explorer Project, it's my belief that the LG Wing wasn't designed to sell a million units, but...

Sony Xperia 5 II Review: US Buyers are Missing Out on Good Phones

Tim October 28, 2020 61

You likely won't find many Sony phones in the wild here in the US, given that the company doesn't release its devices on US carriers and buying an unlocked high-end Sony device can be quite expensive. Take this new Xperia 5 II for example. While it has many of...

Google Pixel 5 Review: Simple Kind of Works

Kellen October 24, 2020 61

In the rumor and hype period leading up to the Google Pixel 5 launch, I argued that Google may as well get weird with their next phone because their previous approach was clearly not working. The Pixel 4 was a disaster of a phone that Google killed off only a...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 2

Google teased the kick off of Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 as coming "soon" at the beginning of the month. Today, they went ahead...

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Pixel Watch November Update Could Release Today (Updated: Yep)

Kellen November 12, 2024 5

The Pixel Watch has had an awkward last month since Google released Wear OS 5 to the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2. After...

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Google Shows Off Unreleased Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band Again

Kellen November 7, 2024 5

Google keeps teasing us by regularly showing off a Pixel Watch band that they just won't release, even though we've begged...

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November 2024 Android Security Update Available for Google Pixel Devices

Kellen November 6, 2024 13

Following up the massive Android 15 update from last month for all of Google's still-supported Pixel devices, we have the...

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Google Play Promo Slashes 30% Off Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL

Kellen November 4, 2024 29

Spending money on Google Play isn't something that everyone is going to be down to do on the regular. That said, there are...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta is Coming Very Soon

Kellen November 1, 2024 1

Even with yesterday's big news about Android 16 shipping months earlier than we are used to, Google is still prepping for the...

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OnePlus 13 is Official With Solid Upgrades in Battery, Processor, Design

Kellen October 31, 2024 9

OnePlus continued its tradition of announcing its new flagship phone for China today with no word of when or if that device...

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Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) Review: A Stunner of a Smart Home Device

Kellen October 29, 2024 7

The new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) arrived in late August as a major upgrade to the previous "Learning" model, as...

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DEAL: Save $1450 on Galaxy Z Fold 6, $500 Off Even Without Trade-in

Tim November 13, 2024 61

Samsung's early Black Friday deals continue, this time for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. If you were patient and opted to wait a few...

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Google’s Black Friday Pixel 9 Pro Deal is $150 Off

Kellen November 13, 2024 61

Those pre-Black Friday deals on the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro Fold were fun, but as we mentioned at the time of those going...

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DEAL: Galaxy S24 Ultra as Low as $449 ($970 Off), $520 Off With No Trade-in

Tim November 12, 2024 61

It's only mid November, but companies are already posting up solid early Black Friday deals, with Samsung being no exception....

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Pixel 9 at $150 Off is the Best Deal This Week

Kellen November 8, 2024 61

When each year's holiday shopping season rolls around, we get pretty excited knowing that Google is going to discount its...

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Google Gets Pre-Black Friday Busy With $300 Off Pixel 9 Pro Fold, $100 Off Pixel Watch 3

Kellen November 8, 2024 61

Google's first set of pre-Black Friday deals that went live yesterday were only a taste of what was to come it seems. This...

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Google Store’s Early Black Friday Deals Live, Fitbit and Nest Lineup Discounted

Tim November 7, 2024 61

Google has fired up its early Black Friday deals over on Google Store, saving buyers money on items like Nest Audio, Nest Cam...

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DEAL: Galaxy Tab S9 FE With Upgraded RAM Only $79 for Those Who Qualify

Tim November 6, 2024 61

We try to mention it whenever possible, but for anyone who qualifies for Samsung's education/first responder/military/etc....

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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10+, S10 Ultra at Least $300 Off With ANY Trade

Kellen November 6, 2024 61

We are starting to see the early Black Friday deals pick-up some steam in this first week of November, with Samsung taking a...

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