The KEYOne from BlackBerry is quite a divisive smartphone among the Android community. BTechTalk created a video that talks about 5 problems the device has including the SoC, poor software optimization, its weight, and more.
More people are starting to get their hands on the LG G6 right now so Phandroid has put a list together that details some of the best accessories available for it. This includes cases, chargers, cables and more.
Android Authority has an opinion piece up about why they would recommend you be cautious if you had your eyes on the LG G6. Reasons listed include things like the 2016 SoC, LG's history of bootloops, and the fact that LG fragmented the market with some regions getting certain features and other...
Android Police has an opinion piece up right now that talks about how hard it has been for Google to keep the Pixel phones in stock. And since it is so late in the year already, the writer doesn't think the phone is worth hunting down and that you would be better off waiting until the Pixel 2.
Google is constantly adding more products and services that work with Google Home. Android Authority has a list of some of the best accessories that include things such as a Chromecast, the Belkin WeMo Switch, Samsung SmartThings Hub and more.
MKBHD just uploaded a video about what he feels the best features of Android O is so far. His list includes lock screen shortcuts, context aware text selection, refreshed notification panel and more.
TechCrunch has an opinion piece up that talks about smartwatches and how they can be improved. The writer thinks Google needs to let OEMs fully customize the software like they can with Android so they can be distinguished and appeal to more people.
Android Police has an opinion piece up that focuses on how Android deals with setting and notifying you of reminders. Scott feels the system is just inconsistent and needs to be overhauled.
XDA has an opinion piece up that talks about how OxygenOS has grown over the years. Mario feels that because of multiple updates and iterations of its features, OnePlus has been able to make their software class-leading when it comes to an Android UI.
Android Police has an opinion piece up right now that talks about how Google's messaging plans are about making money, not about making your life easier. The writer feels Google injecting so much Google-ness into applications like Allo, it provides the company with yet another revenue stream.
While the author didn't provide any data to prove this, his experience with mid-range Exynos and Snapdragon smartphones make him feel they're getting different optimization efforts.
The CEO of Huawei recently spoke to an audience and told them he didn't get why smartwatches were a think. XDA has an opinion piece up that says this is the very reason why the Huawei Watch 2 was such a let down.
One of the features LG packed into the camera application for the LG G6 is a way to create GIFs directly from the device. Phandroid has a piece up right now that shows you how this feature works and why they feel it's one of the phone's coolest features.
Phandroid has an opinion piece up that talks about why one of their writers will definitely be buying the LG G6. They include things such as LG moving away from gimmicks, the reduced bezels, the two rear cameras, and more.
An opinion piece over on The Verge claims that advancements to smartphone operating systems have already fixed the fragmentation issues that most people complain about. They believe that since we reply to people through direct reply notifications, we don't always have to open up the application...
Droid Life has an opinion piece up where they express their thoughts about how the latest Android Wear devices just aren't good enough to increase smartwatch adoption rate. They feel that each offers some enticing features, but none of them are a "complete" smartwatch.
LA Times has a piece up that talks about Google missing their chance to become a big smartphone brand. The piece cites an analyst who says Google sold less than 600,000 units in 2016 and when compared to the likes of Apple and Samsung, the ship has already sailed to be a big smartphone brand.
David from Android Police has an opinion piece up that talks about the rivalry between Google and Samsung. He feels that due to smartphone saturation, Google and Samsung will be going head to head to see who can make the best phones and how well they can market them.
Joe from Phandroid is not a fan of the search feature in the Play Store. He feels that since Google is so good at fixing typos in regular web searches, that they should be doing the same with typos when searching for applications in the Play Store.
People got excited with wearables when they started seeing how many fitness bands were being sold around the world. Daniel from XDA feels Android Wear hasn't been able to penetrate this fitness-oriented market because of the usability issues that comes with the software.
MKBHD just published a video where he looks ahead and thinks about what he feels the top 5 features future smartphones will have. His list includes features like bezel-less displays, wireless charging, voice control and more.
It's been discovered that the Snapdragon 835 will not become available until April by the earliest. Android generally has a number of flagships that launch in the first quarter but these will be using last year's top SoC. So a new opinion piece at XDA talks about how these flagships from last...
It seems as if AI is going to be a buzzword in the smartphone market going forward. Corey from XDA takes a look at the different types of true artificial intelligence, and then talks about the features various OEMs are calling AI for their products.
Juan from Pocketnow published a video of what they felt the top 5 best smartphone cameras of 2016 were. This list includes the Google Pixel, Huawei Mate 9, iPhone 7 Plus, Galaxy S7, and the LG V20.
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