Andrew Martonik
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If you're a true Note fan, the Note 20 Ultra is the only phone to get
The little differences may seem superfluous to the general smartphone buyer, but they mean a lot to someone who's historically been attracted to the Galaxy Note. Samsung itself reiterates constantly that the Note line is for the "power users" and the "Galaxy fans" — the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the only model that still embodies that mindset. → Read More
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. Galaxy S20 Ultra: Which should you buy?
Samsung put itself in an odd position when it released the Note 20 Ultra for less than the S20 Ultra, even though it's better in multiple ways. Here's what you need to keep in mind when choosing between the two. → Read More
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. Galaxy Note 20: What's the difference and which should you buy?
The Galaxy Note 20 comes in two configurations, but there are considerable differences beyond just price. It's important to look at the details and see what you're getting before you buy. → Read More
How to watch the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 launch event: Live at 10 a.m. ET!
Samsung has to do a fully virtual event, but that doesn't mean it'll be light on announcements. The late-summer Unpacked event is expected to unveil three phones, a watch, headphones and probably at least one more surprise. Come watch with us! → Read More
From the Editor's Desk: Everyone's definition of smartphone 'value' is different
There's a massive difference between the price and value of a phone — and that calculation is different for every person. This is something we should always have in mind when comparing phones and choosing which one is best for us. → Read More
Google Calendar is experiencing some sync issues right now
Users are beginning to report issues with Google Calendar connecting to third-party apps, throwing errors and not letting new data sync. → Read More
Qualcomm Quick Charge 5 exceeds 100W, can charge your phone 0 to 50% in 5 minutes
Qualcomm's Quick Charge system is far and away the most widely-adopted fast charging system, and it's getting a massive upgrade. Charging speeds can now exceed 100W, while retaining backwards compatibility to earlier Quick Charge versions _and_ compatibility with USB-C Power Delivery. → Read More
How to get your data off a Garmin watch
When Garmin Connect goes down, it feels like your activity data is being held hostage. But it isn't — you just need to get at it in a different way than you're used to, using a computer. → Read More
No, your AT&T phone isn't going to stop making calls anytime soon
AT&T customers have been receiving warnings from the carrier saying that their phones will soon stop making calls. That's _technically_ true, but the network change isn't coming until 2022. Here's what you need to know about the transition to VoLTE (HD Voice) on AT&T. → Read More
The ex-Googler behind amazing Pixel cameras is going to make a camera app for every phone
The former head of Pixel photography in Google has moved on to Adobe, opening up possibilities to make an amazing camera app that any Android phone can use. That's a huge deal. → Read More
Snapdragon Wear 4100 can't fix all of the problems with Wear OS smartwatches
Let's say that the Wear 4100 is a big enough upgrade to warrant giving Wear OS a fresh look. Well, then you will once again realize are still notable areas that Wear OS itself needs to improve. → Read More
Bixby Routines is the best Samsung Galaxy feature you're not using
Bixby Routines may get a bad rap because of its namesake, but it's an incredibly powerful tool that every Samsung Galaxy owner can take advantage of to automate tasks. → Read More
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra review, 5 months on: Large and still in charge
The Galaxy S20 Ultra is still a phenomenal overall phone, even several months after launch. But it's still expensive and large, making it a tough sell compared to the Galaxy S20+. → Read More
WhatsApp service returning after over an hour of worldwide outages
After over an hour of WhatsApp outages leading to delayed messages around the world, the service is coming back for most people. → Read More
Polar Grit X review: A sport smartwatch that's more hardcore than I am
There are plenty of smartwatches for casual fitness tracking, and then there are specialized super-capable watches meant to go anywhere and track everything. The Polar Grit X is in the latter camp, and it's a great value for the money if you need a rugged multisport watch that can do it all. → Read More
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 20 on August 5 at virtual Unpacked event
The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ are coming on August 5, right on schedule — and the virtual event should be plenty intriguing. → Read More
From the Editor's Desk: At this point, Google should just launch the Pixel 4a alongside the Pixel 5
With delay after delay pushing back the Pixel 4a's launch into July and possibly August, it would make a lot of sense for Google to simply call it the Pixel 5a and launch it alongside the Pixel 5 in October. → Read More
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform promises 85% faster Wear OS smartwatches with 25% longer battery
Wear OS has struggled with performance and battery life for years, primarily due to the antiquated chipsets it was running on. Now, Qualcomm is finally getting serious about its smartwatch chipsets with the new Wear 4100 and 4100+, and it promises huge improvements for Wear OS. → Read More
The Nexus Q was the weirdest Android device ever made, but led Google to far better products
You probably have absolutely no idea what the Nexus Q was. And even if you do, you probably never saw or used one. But its legacy can been seen across many very successful Google products since. → Read More
Apple finally figured out how to make an iPhone home screen that competes with Android
One of the oldest tropes in the technology world is how iOS has a "boring" home screen that's just a grid of icons. Well, now that's over: iOS 14 has widgets, customizable home screen pages, and an app drawer. → Read More