Posted on 23 January 2021. Tags: Galaxy, Great, Honda, It’s, Mercedes, review, Samsung
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Positives |
Fair price Great design Solid camera system Powerful processor
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No in-box charger Mediocre fast charging No expandable storage
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Samsung decided to make the Galaxy S21 the phone for the everyday person. Power users will think it’s anemic, but the average smartphone buyer will find everything they need at a very reasonable cost. If you’re looking for the Android phone that has it all, check out the Galaxy S21 Ultra. If you’re looking for a phone that delivers the essentials without destroying your bank account, this is the Galaxy for you.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 21 January 2021. Tags: beat, Beats, review, Solo
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Fast Fuel charging Great ANC, especially for on-ears Bluetooth 5.0, Class 1 H1 chip, hands-free Siri access
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Microphone quality No 3.5mm input Cost
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The Beats Solo Pro makes few compromises between form and function. The design will appeal to many while the Beats moniker still informs passersby of the brand. Noise-cancelling is uniquely effective for on-ear headphones. Unfortunately, comfort is an issue after an hour. If you can push beyond the pain, the Solo Pro may very well be worth it.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 19 January 2021. Tags: 2020, Apple, laptop, MacBook, masses, Premium, review
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Positives |
Amazing design Build quality Improved scissor switch keyboard Large trackpad Good audio for a laptop
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Lack of ports Average battery life (for 2020) Display is good, not great Sub-par camera Thermals
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The 2020 Apple MacBook Air has an amazing design, great keyboard, a best-in-class trackpad, and plenty else to love. It’s not for the power-hungry, but it makes for an amazing experience when you favor general quality over raw performance. It will do well for most people unless you require some real brawn.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 17 January 2021. Tags: fans, fine, frugal, Galaxy, phone, review, Samsung
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Affordable Excellent screen Zippy performance Solid battery life
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“Glasstic” casing 5G not available everywhere Fierce competition Cameras only average
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Bottom Line |
Don’t dismiss the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE as an also-ran. This superb value delivers on the all-important basics such as screen quality and performance. With a 120Hz display and the Snapdragon 865 processor on board, you have all the beauty and speed in the world. Weighing the rest of the features against the $ 700 price point leaves things in good balance.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 15 January 2021. Tags: battery, beast, budget, power, Redmi, review
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Positives |
Excellent battery life Great build quality Satisfactory performance Stereo speakers
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Low-light imaging is lackluster 18W charging is very slow Bloatware as always
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The Redmi 9 Power is yet another safe bet from Xiaomi. It delivers on an eye-catching design, tremendous battery life and a reasonable price point at a great price point. Iffy cameras aside, there’s not much to dislike here. That said, Xiaomi’s product line-up is definitely starting to look really cluttered and could do well with some paring down.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 13 January 2021. Tags: Band, OnePlus, review, Stick, Xiaomi
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Comfortable strap, minimal design Quality sleep tracking Very reliable Bluetooth connectivity
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Terrible battery life Connected GPS is unreliable Barebones app
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The OnePlus Band is the company’s first foray into the fitness wearables space. OnePlus is playing it pretty safe with a predictable set of features, and yet the end results is too unpolished to be taken seriously. Between the terrible battery life, iffy fitness tracking, barebones app, it is hard to take the OnePlus Band seriously as an alternative to more mature products on the market.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 11 January 2021. Tags: fight, Nord, OnePlus, review, taking, Xiaomi
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Uniquely colored gradient and eye-catching design Excellent 108MP camera that punches above its weight Quality 120Hz display with adaptive refresh rate support Stereo speakers and headphone jack Fantastic battery life 33W charging IP53 rating
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Bloatware Low-light imaging could be a bit better 2MP macro sensor is borderline pointless
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Bottom Line |
Xiaomi kicks off 2021 with guns blazing. The Mi 10i isn’t just competing for the premium mid-range segment, but it delivers a one-two punch to the OnePlus Nord with its loaded spec-sheet and a user experience that, for the most part, delivers exactly what it promises. It certainly helps that the phone is one of the most affordable offerings in the segment.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 09 January 2021. Tags: allaround, Basic, good, Lite, review, Watch, Xiaomi
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Very affordable Plenty of fitness data and sport profiles Workout analysis from Firstbeat 9-day battery life Good heart rate monitoring
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Limited smartwatch features Xiaomi Wear app needs a lot of work
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Bottom Line |
The Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is a good fitness tracker, but a very basic smartwatch. If you’re after the Mi Band experience and would like the benefits of a larger display, Xiaomi’s latest budget smartwatch is a fine option. Just don’t expect much more than that.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 07 January 2021. Tags: Great, Grit, Polar, review, this
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Lots of useful health insights Huge variety of sports profiles Rugged Fleshed out health tracking Incredible battery life Training recommendations
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Extremely limited smartwatch features Interface can be unintuitive No automatic activity detection Sleep detection can be hit or miss Somewhat large and potentially uncomfortable Not as accurate as some of the competition A little pricey
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Bottom Line |
The Polar Grit X is a comprehensive and mostly accurate fitness tracker, but may not appeal to more casual users.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News
Posted on 05 January 2021. Tags: Bose, Comfort, cost, earbuds, review, Sport
Bose Sport Earbuds |
By Bsoe |
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Comfortable, secure fit Fast charging, USB-C case IPX4 water-resistance Active EQ Auto play/pause (right bud only) Mono listening (right bud only) Microphone blocks out background noise
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No Bluetooth multipoint Bose Music app required to switch between devices Lacks in-app EQ and ambient aware mode SBC and AAC only, no aptX Price
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Bottom Line |
The Bose Sport Earbuds are the most comfortable workout earbuds around, and vastly improve upon the original Bose SoundSport Free. The IPX4 rating protects the earphones from light water exposure. These buds are more than just tough: they sound great too. Despite the ergonomic design and sound quality, the earbuds aren’t perfect, and lack basic features like an in-app EQ.
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Reviews – Android Authority
Posted in Android News