Posted on 28 February 2021. Tags: cool, customer, Galaxy, killer, review, Xiaomi
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Positives |
Gorgeous design Excellent display Impressive speed Good sound Affordable
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Camera not quite flagship-grade MIUI 12 not for everyone No IP rating No expandable storage No software update promise
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Bottom Line |
The Xiaomi Mi 11 has the right price and the right specs to compete with the current crop of flagships in the market, but a few small things keep it from greatness. Nevertheless, if the best from Samsung and Apple is too pricey for you, then the Xiaomi Mi 11 is an enticing alternative.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 26 February 2021. Tags: charging, Chroma, cool, Putting, Razer, review, wireless
Charging Pad Chroma review |
By Razer |
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Positives |
Premium build Chroma effects work without PC Synapse app is easy to use with tons of options
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Negatives |
Very short cable No wall adapter included Expensive
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Bottom Line |
The Razer Charging Pad Chroma is a sweet little wireless charger. Chroma addicts already know they’ll love being able to sync the pad’s color scheme with their battle stations. However, people who don’t already love Chroma effects will likely enjoy how easy it is to make this light up with your favorite color when resting or charging. Unfortunately, the price might be a big barrier for some and we wish the in-box items were different.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 24 February 2021. Tags: Bluetooth, clever, flaw, Galaxy, major, review, Samsung, SmartTag, tracker
Galaxy SmartTag |
By Samsung |
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Positives |
Super portable Long battery life Vast tracking network Smart home functionality Easily make phone or tracker ring
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Negatives |
Samsung device exclusivity Smart home functions only work with SmartThings No distance alerts
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Bottom Line |
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is an awesome tracker that’s multiple steps ahead of the competition. It’s simple to use, convenient, and offers peace of mind. Unfortunately though, it’s exclusive to Samsung’s ecosystem. If you have a Galaxy phone this is a great buy for those prone to losing their valuables. If you don’t, then you’ll sadly have to look elsewhere.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 22 February 2021. Tags: Aging, Apple, Best, boosted, class, ecosystem, hardware, review
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Positives |
Wide range of content Quality 4K/HDR Dolby sound
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Expensive Plays best with Apple ecosystem Fussy remote
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Bottom Line |
The Apple TV 4K is one of the most expensive streaming devices in the market and does little to earn the high price when compared to the competition. However, those who’ve bought into the Cupertino hardware and software ecosystem will still find things to like about Apple’s aging media streamer.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 20 February 2021. Tags: child, Galaxy, middle, Plus, review, Samsung, typical
Galaxy S21 Plus |
By Samsung |
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Positives |
Powerful 5nm processor Eye-catching new design Excellent battery life
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Negatives |
Lack of in-box charger No expandable storage Charging is a bit slow
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Bottom Line |
Despite the lack of microSD card, lower resolution display, and last-gen camera package, the Galaxy S21 Plus remains an excellent all-round smartphone in 2021. Samsung’s Plus model is usually the standout yearly flagship, but this time it’s awkwardly squeezed between a very affordable Galaxy S21 and the bleeding edge S21 Ultra.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 18 February 2021. Tags: Fitbit, Inspire, only, review, users
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Positives |
Affordable price Small, lightweight design Great sleep tracking and insights Good heart rate tracking Connected GPS is a plus
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Bland design Side buttons unresponsive at times Display could be brighter Questionable value outside Fitbit Premium trial
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Bottom Line |
The Fitbit Inspire 2 is a fine fitness tracker. The real value here is the free year of Fitbit Premium thrown in for new users. If you’re not a new user and want a baseline Fitbit, we’d recommend spending a bit more for the Fitbit Charge 4.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 16 February 2021. Tags: Amazon, Cube, Fire, It’s, review, square
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Positives |
Amazon Alexa 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Vision support Dolby Atmos support Handy ethernet adapter Fast hexa-core processor Content galore
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Poor speaker quality No USB-A port Ads appear in user interface
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Bottom Line |
The Amazon Fire TV Cube is the streaming device to get if you want an Amazon Alexa speaker and streaming device combined in one product.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 14 February 2021. Tags: cancellation, effective, Enco, Great, noise, OPPO, review, Sound
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Good sound quality Effective noise cancellation Solid connection strength Reasonably priced for the feature set
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Battery life could be better
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Bottom Line |
The Oppo Enco X excels with its focus on a neutral sound signature, effective noise cancellation, and affordable price tag. Middling battery life aside, the Oppo Enco X could very well be the best true wireless earphones at its price.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 12 February 2021. Tags: beans, Buds, Galaxy, Goodbye, hello, isolation, review, Samsung
Galaxy Buds Pro |
By Samsung |
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Positives |
Good sound Impressive microphone Decent noise canceling Wireless charging
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360 audio limited to Samsung Galaxy devices Touch controls are too sensitive
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Bottom Line |
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are the true wireless earphones to get from Samsung. The Buds Pro take the best of the Galaxy Buds Plus and the Galaxy Buds Live, and make for an excellent true wireless headset for daily listening. These are very good true wireless earbuds, and they cost less than the top competitors’ offerings.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 10 February 2021. Tags: favorite, Fossil, review, Verizon
Fossil Gen 5 LTE |
By Fossil |
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Positives |
Great display and overall design Useful custom battery modes GPS, NFC, and heart rate sensor Built-in speaker/mic are useful
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Negatives |
Expensive Verizon exclusive So-so battery life
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Bottom Line |
The Fossil Gen 5 LTE takes what we loved about the original Gen 5 and… adds LTE connectivity. It’s a solid smartwatch overall, though we do wish Fossil included the latest specs and software with this release.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News