What factors affect smartphone longevity?
In this competitive smartphone market, where manufacturers are constantly trying to push better specs and frequent releases, longevity usually takes a backseat. Whatever corners are cut to keep pricing competitive also affect it. On top of it, smartphone reviewers don't usually talk much about longevity of the phone model.
So, for someone getting a phone for long term usage, what are the things to look out for. It makes sense that flagships usually last longer due to better materials, more c...
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In this competitive smartphone market, where manufacturers are constantly trying to push better specs and frequent releases, longevity usually takes a backseat. Whatever corners are cut to keep pricing competitive also affect it. On top of it, smartphone reviewers don't usually talk much about longevity of the phone model.
So, for someone getting a phone for long term usage, what are the things to look out for. It makes sense that flagships usually last longer due to better materials, more c...
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Motorola Razr+ 2024 smartphone review – The flip phone with an enormous outer display - NotebookCheck
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Motorola Razr+ 2024 smartphone review – The flip phone with an enormous outer display
This year's Motorola Razr+ bears an iconic name and lots has been improved on compared to its predecessor: It is now waterproof, charges faster, and it features a larger outer display and new camera system. Is this enough to keep up with the Galaxy Z Flip…
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: the practical flip phone - The Verge
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: the practical flip phone
Samsung hits its flip phone stride.
You can now long press on the shutter button in Google Lens to ask questions about the image
You can now use your voice to add context to searches in Google Lens.
Press and hold on the shutter button in Lens, and it'll say "speak now to ask about this image." After speaking your question, let go of the button and Google Gemini will attempt to provide an answer.
This rolled out for me and several other people this weekend. You can see what this looks like in this video....
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You can now use your voice to add context to searches in Google Lens.
Press and hold on the shutter button in Lens, and it'll say "speak now to ask about this image." After speaking your question, let go of the button and Google Gemini will attempt to provide an answer.
This rolled out for me and several other people this weekend. You can see what this looks like in this video....
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(PSA) Chipolo ONE Point available on Amazon with Prime shipping 👀
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Chipolo ONE Point (2023) - 4 Pack - Key Finder, Bluetooth Tracker for Keys, Bag - Works with Google's Find My Device app (Android…
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[French] Google TV Streamer 4K : Here is the price in euros of the Chromecast with Google TV successor
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Artem Russakovskii on X: "FYI since people email @APKMirror about this several times a day... looks like Google stopped generating fat APKs for many apps entirely all of a sudden, and only bundles will be available from now on."
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FYI since people email @APKMirror about this several times a day... looks like Google stopped generating fat APKs for many apps entirely all of a sudden, and only bundles will be available from now on.
To my knowledge, there's nothing we can do about it.…
To my knowledge, there's nothing we can do about it.…
Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 has a new weather app, here's what it looks like
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Exclusive: Google Pixel 9 has a new weather app, here's what it looks like
Google is making a brand-new weather app for the Pixel 9 - and we've got screenshots.
So why is the Pixel 9 series more expensive?
https://9to5google.com/2024/08/04/google-pixel-9-price-more-expensive-discussion/
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So why is the Pixel 9 series more expensive?
Google's upcoming Pixel 9 series keeps on leaking, but many are still wondering why the trio of devices are going to be more expensive.
Galaxy AI will come to select 2024 Galaxy A phones
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Galaxy AI will come to select 2024 Galaxy A phones
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Android 15 is supposed to force apps to go edge-to-edge, but Google quietly added a way to opt out
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Android 15 is supposed to force apps to go edge-to-edge, but Google quietly added a way to opt out
Apps that target Android 15 are forced to go edge-to-edge by default, but Google quietly added an API that apps can use to opt out.
Ice Universe on X: "The latest situation of One UI 7 Beta: There are still no plans to launch it in the near future."
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The latest situation of One UI 7 Beta: There are still no plans to launch it in the near future.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: tried and true - The Verge
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: tried and true
The familiar has its charms, too.
Artem Russakovskii on X: "I think this is new. Google Chrome history now tells you if a site was visited via a 3rd party app, like Google App or Google News."
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I think this is new. Google Chrome history now tells you if a site was visited via a 3rd party app, like Google App or Google News. Neat.
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Android 15 could minimize heads-up notifications when you're watching videos
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Android 15 could minimize heads-up notifications when you're watching videos
Google is working on a new layout for heads-up notifications in Android 15 that makes them much more compact.
The Google TV Streamer is a 4K streaming box that doubles as a smart home hub
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The Google TV Streamer is a 4K streaming box that doubles as a smart home hub
The Google TV Streamer is a sleek new 4K streaming TV box that doubles up as a Google Home hub. Here's everything you need to know, from its pricing to its specs.
Google TV Streamer: Our new entertainment and smart home hub
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Google TV Streamer: Our new entertainment and smart home hub
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Asus says they will unlock my bootloader for ...money.
Proving they didn't learn anything from the RMA fiasco: Removing an advertised feature (unlocking bootloader), lying to customers (unlock tool) coming back for over a year, denying warranty for unlocked bootloader, even though its illegal in the EU and now asking for money to do it!
In case you are unaware Asus (supposedly) did a makeover of their RMA procedures after it got exposed by Gamers Nexus for practically scamming customers during repairs. Youtube Link
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Proving they didn't learn anything from the RMA fiasco: Removing an advertised feature (unlocking bootloader), lying to customers (unlock tool) coming back for over a year, denying warranty for unlocked bootloader, even though its illegal in the EU and now asking for money to do it!
In case you are unaware Asus (supposedly) did a makeover of their RMA procedures after it got exposed by Gamers Nexus for practically scamming customers during repairs. Youtube Link
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