Tag: smartphones
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How many people use phone cases?
I asked a fun poll on Mastodon and after over 200 people voted I got my answer. I was surprised it wasn’t closer to 100% to be honest. Personally I’m not a fan of cases, I prefer using the iPhone “naked”. Everywhere I look I reckon 95% of people are using a phone case of…
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The best small android phones
Now I’ve dipped my toe into Android I’ve been looking at what’s available on that side of the fence for someone that wants a smaller device. Android Central has a good write up highlighting some of the options. The Pixel 6a looks a good weight but is still a bit big, I’d need to test…
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Hands on with the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
I’ve been reading up on the Pixel 7 Pro and whilst the weight puts me off the camera features look amazing and I’d love to give one a test. (Alas Google won’t reach back out to me after trying to contact PR) Here’s one of the better hands on articles that I’ve seen of the…
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If you use a digital camera pick the smartphone that works best for you (regardless of the camera specs)
On testing out a few phones over the last couple of weeks I think I’ve come to the conclusion that as someone with a DSLR, that loves using it I’m less reliant on my iPhone. Even testing the new iPhone 14 Pro it doesn’t come close to what I do with my now 8 year…
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Why I returned the Nothing Phone (1)
As you’ll know if you’ve been following along I’ve been using the Nothing Phone (1) and unfortunately for Nothing I returned the device for my refund. The design is still stunning and I’ll miss looking at that clear back but ultimately it came down to one reason – Android. I’m at a point where I…
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Putting function over form
As I use my 13 Mini but want a bigger screen I’m left thinking – do people put up with wrist and RSI just to use their smartphone or am I holding it wrong? I love the mini form factor but I’m faced with struggling a little with the screen size these days. Looking at…
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There is no ideal size of smartphone
This is an interesting take on the ideal size of a smartphone being 6.1”, I have to push back. Having owned quite a few different models of iPhone (from the Mini to the Max) and also dabbled with Android I’m here to say that there is no ideal. Everyone is different and you won’t please…
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Does anyone make an ergonomic smart phone?
I’ve been dealing with RSI in my left hand and whilst I’ve been testing multiple different iPhone models I’m rapidly coming to the conclusion they are all compromised (for me) in some way. The iPhone 11 too heavy, the iPhone 13 too sharp on the edges, the iPhone Mini screen needs zoomed mode to be…
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Small Android phones
I’ve been looking around to downsize my iPhone 13 to a mini or Android and there’s only one real option – the iPhone 12 or 13 mini. I was surprised that there’s no smaller Android phones worth buying, in fact there’s no real small Android phones at all. If you’d like to see more options…
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Are smartphone ergonomics more important than specs?
Since switching to the iPhone 13 Mini from the 11 I have noticed an improvement in my RSI and when I have used my 11 it’s come back pretty quickly. This got me thinking about my journey with the iPhone 11 Pro to the 11 where it was about comfort i.e. the bigger screen over…
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Should you buy the Google Pixel 4a 5G?
Awful name aside I’m looking at the £499 Pixel 4a 5G and wondering who it’s for. 5G is nowhere near ready in my opinion and £100 more gets you a better phone and £100 less gets you something not too dissimilar. As far as I can tell the only reason to buy one would be…
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Should you get the Pixel 4a or the Pixel 5?
I’m thinking about making a switch over to Android for a bit, using non Apple services for the last week or so has really opened my eyes to other ways of working. The only thing that keeps me on iPhone now is family sharing, iMessage and the camera. Looking over at the options on Android…
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When is the Google Pixel 5 being released in the UK?
I’ve been digging around a bit on Amazon and they are selling them (along with free Bose QC35) with delivery starting 15th October 2020. Here’s the link.
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Google launches the Pixel 5
Link I don’t have the disposable income to get this but if I did then I probably would. I love the colour, design and position of the finger print reader. I wish Apple brought some fun back into the design of the iPhone. It’s so stark and professional at a time when I want some…
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Google Pixel 4a goes up for preorder in the UK
I got my preorder email through overnight and checking the Play Store we can now preorder the 4a for £349 here in the UK. I’ve got a little cash set aside but going to wait until I can see what the Apple Watch Series 6 brings us before committing to any purchases. It’s available to…
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