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...

DOJ Wants Chrome Separated From Google, Threatens Android Too

Kellen November 21, 2024 23

We are continuing to follow the ongoing battle between the Department of Justice and Google after a judge decided that Google...

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Android 16 is Already Here as Developer Preview 1 for Pixel Devices

Kellen November 19, 2024 4

We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I'm not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, yet here we...

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Samsung Sends Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch Update to Older Galaxy Watch Units

Kellen November 19, 2024 2

Back in June of this year, Samsung surprised us a bit by opening up a Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch beta program for Galaxy...

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Report: Google Working on High-End Pixel Laptop

Tim November 18, 2024 20

Detailed in a leaked internal email, it appears that Google is now working on a high-end, Pixel-branded laptop, supposedly...

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Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 is Here for Pixel Devices!

Kellen November 12, 2024 4

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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Galaxy Watch 7 for $40 is a Possibility for Black Friday

Kellen November 23, 2024 61

For those of you who ended up skipping the "early" Black Friday deals, you made a wise decision if you were eyeing a device...

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DEAL: Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $115 is Worth It, Up to $135 Off

Tim November 22, 2024 61

When it comes to wireless earbuds, I have been beyond happy with my set of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The battery life is great,...

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Pixel 9 Pro at $799 is Easy Decision ($200 Off)

Tim November 22, 2024 61

The Android deals are plentiful this time of year, which is great for those of us who were patient when companies were...

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OK, the Pixel 9 is $250 Off, So Do That

Kellen November 21, 2024 61

Black Friday deals are everywhere and keeping track of them all isn't always easy because prices can fluctuate. For example,...

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OnePlus Black Friday Deals: OnePlus 12 at $250 Off is an Incredible Price

Kellen November 21, 2024 61

With such a late Black Friday this year, most brands and retailers opened up their deals today to give them a full week+ of...

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Google Store Black Friday Deals: Pixel Watch 3 Now Starts at $279 ($70 Off)

Tim November 21, 2024 61

We have been waiting patiently for Google to make its Black Friday deals live, after the company announced what the deals...

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DEAL: Ditch Your Old Galaxy Watch, Get $410 Off the Galaxy Watch Ultra

Kellen November 20, 2024 61

The Samsung Black Friday deals are really starting to ramp up before we hit the official shopping weekend, and that means top...

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DEAL: Samsung Doubling Storage for Free, Offers $800 Instant Credit Towards Galaxy S24 Ultra

Tim November 18, 2024 61

The Black Friday deals are still in effect over on Samsung's website, this time with the company changing up the deal to...

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