Matthew Miller provides you with news, commentary and in-depth reviews of the latest in mobile phones sporting iOS, Android, and Windows.
The new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was just announced and we expect three new iPhones and two Google Pixel phones to launch soon. Now is the time to consider selling your current one before market prices drop or plan to participate in a trade-in program.
It's starting to sound like a broken record, but Samsung continues to raise the bar when it comes to smartphone displays. The Note 9 earned the highest rating ever and set new records in independent lab testing.
Most major flagship smartphones are now on a fairly regular release schedule and leaks are a part of this cycle. It is rare for a phone to be released today with any surprises so let's take a look at what is coming soon.
The major smartphone launch season is upon us and one of the first out of the gates is the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, immediately taking over the top spot in our list of best smartphones.
Every once in a while we spend a show on a single topic and with Samsung's biggest flagship launch last week that is just what we did on MobileTechRoundup show #441.
Along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comes the plethora of accessories from third parties. One of the first to announce a product was Moment with its new camera case that support all of its lenses and is currently being offered at 20 percent off.
Samsung's Note fans are the most loyal and also have come to expect productivity from the S Pen. The Note 9's S Pen is the best ever and takes stylus usage to the next level.
The Note series has always had an enterprise focus and this year's Note 9 is no exception to that strategy. Improvements have been made to make it the best smartphone for getting work done.
Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are extremely powerful, and with the DeX platform, these phones can power a desktop experience that includes productivity, creativity, and communication applications.
Last week it was reported that Huawei surpassed Apple in smartphone sales, which reminded me to post this article on how the P20 Pro also beats the iPhone X in digital camera experiences.
The HTC U12 Plus is a well-designed, high end flagship Android smartphone that was universally criticized for its haptic button implementation. A major update was issued to address this, and other, concerns.
An advanced thermal imaging camera, a laser distance tool, and an air quality monitor are all tools of the trade for the enterprise. With the Cat S61, these tools are found in an Android smartphone that lets you also do all that a smartphone can in a single rugged tool.
Color is one way we have seen manufacturers distinguish one smartphone from another, but Samsung's S Pen is a differentiator with substantial productivity enhancements. It also helps aging smartphone users in a couple of ways.
RHA Audio makes high quality headphones and with the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack, wireless is the solution. For $69.95, the MA390 Wireless is an excellent affordable option with a three-year warranty and a minimal level of water resistance.
Qualcomm is working hard to bring the best experience possible for 5G in a timely fashion and is delivering in areas once thought to be impossible.
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