It’s wonderful that the latest Samsung Galaxy phones have a high level of water resistance, but with front and back glass panels the phones will still break if you drop them. Since I started fly fishing and cycling more while also running with my phone, I need something to protect my phone. Over the last … Read more

It’s proven that Apple releases new operating system updates faster than Google and provides those updates across generations of iPhones. A new report shows that you may still want to stick with a two-year upgrade plan and get rid of that old iPhone. Blancoo Technology released its 2nd quarter 2016 State of Mobile Device Performance … Read more

Image: CNET It’s not me, it’s Samsung. Last week I bought a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 7, paying more than $925, and for the most part I love it. However, it may be going back because no one should experience lag when high performing Android phones are available at less than half the price. A … Read more

Android Nougat enhances efficiency of the platform and provides more information to users. If you want the latest and greatest version of Android on your smartphone, then buy a Nexus. Google just announced the release of the final version of Android 7.0 Nougat, and I’m looking forward to tasting the goodness on the Google Nexus … Read more

(Image: Honor) The continued rise of Huawei took a major step forward last night when Honor, the e-brand of Huawei, announced the Honor 8 for the US market. I’ve been using a flagship Huawei P9 for a couple months and expected the new Honor 8 to offer much less at a lower price. I was … Read more

Image: T-Mobile Samsung announced last week the Galaxy Note 7, and then on Saturday, I dumped three phones on Swappa and placed my own preorder for a T-Mobile Galaxy Note 7 in black. Given all of ZDNet’s recent coverage of affordable Chinese smartphones and the impact they are having on flagship smartphones, you may be … Read more

Image: Samsung The display is one of the most important parts of a smartphone, and if you want the best display, then buy one of the newest Samsung Galaxy phones. Actually, if you want the best of the best, then purchase a new Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Last year, DisplayMate tested and found that the … Read more

(Image: HTC) Last month HTC dropped the price of the HTC 10 $100. Today, it released the anticipated JBL USB Type-C headphones that are only available exclusively from HTC until early 2017. As I stated in my full review the HTC 10 offers the best wired headphone experience of any smartphone with sound so clear … Read more

Back in April Microsoft attempted to clear out Lumia 950/950 XL inventory with a BOGO offer. Windows Central posted the news that Microsoft slashed the prices on both Lumias while throwing in a free Microsoft Display Dock. More Windows 10 The larger Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is priced at $449, $200 off standard pricing, with … Read more

(Image: Microsoft) Back in March it was revealed that an official Starbucks app would be coming to Windows 10 Mobile devices. The app finally launched yesterday for US, UK, and Canadian customers. While it may not be a big deal to all people, apps such as this provide a convenience to many of us that … Read more