Smart Phones

A look at Google’s Pixel phones

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There’s been plenty of rumors resurfacing lately about the Pixel 4 and we like them. Google has a pretty good track record of really awesome devices and the Pixel 3 is living proof of that. It’s still considered the best camera in the market for a smartphone beat maybe by the RED Hydrogen but not a lot of people are aware it even exists. For those who don’t know about RED they’re a huge camera company. Their cameras are used in feature films and they compete head to head with Arri.

Anyway, I digress.

Companies are now agressively fighting to be the best. LG released an amazing flagship phone and what’s even more agressive is the price. Still expensive but way less expensive than Samsung’s latest release. Now Pixel is out there trying to change the game by providing one of the best phones in the market and one of their biggest key features is that beautiful camera. It takes amazing photos. It’s still one of the biggest reasons people choose Pixel over any other smartphone. With social media being a key part of our every day lives it makes sense that everyone wants that sharp, HDR on all their photos. They want customization. They want sharpness. They want that shallow depth of field we see in DSLR cameras. Google delivers.

But lets dig a little further, shall we?

Google’s latest release was a budget phone called the Pixel 3a or Pixel 3a XL for the larger model. Despite being a budget phone, it actually has really impressive features including a 12.2MP dual pixel 670 camera, a qualcomm snapdragon processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 3000mhp battery and more. What’s amazing is that this phone starts at $300 and it has better specs than Apple’s iPhone that starts at out $999.99. Google’s Pixel 3’s specs are similar to their 3a counterparts except for the hefty snapdragon 845 processor but both phones have the same incredible camera and what makes it so much better than any other in the market is the way the operating system allows it to work.

Now let’s talk about the rumors for the up and coming Pixel 4. Oh boy there is so much going on and so much being said. A leak from Jon Prosser on his YouTube channel suggests that there will not be any physical buttons and will feature a punch Hole cut out for their front facing cameras much like the Samsung S10 and in display fingertip sensor. There’s been some patents release that show a completely notchless phone which adds to the rumors of maybe a punch cut out for front facing camera. The back is expected to feature a new dual lens camera which will either feature a telephoto lens or ultrawide lens. The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are expected to be announced during the second week of October and until then we’ll keep you posted with the latest news on this superphone.

Let’s talk about Apple

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It’s been a pretty big year for tech, I think we can all agree on that. Curiously, Apple has been more quiet than usual or perhaps they’re preparing for a big release? Even if you’re an apple lover you have to be a little curious at what exactly they’re cooking up this year. Samsung and LG have set the bar pretty high with their AMOLED displays and Samsung’s charging feature. There’s a lot of tech out there from big players this year and apple fans are hoping that Apple finally blows them out of the water.

I have been in the industry of mobile phones for years now and I’ve sold many devices. I don’t think anyone makes as much marketing noise as Apple so cleverly does but many apple fans have started to catch up with the little gimmicks that the company plays which has caused a plateau in upgrades, so to speak.

Truth is there are very few stores that gets the long line of people waiting to be the first to get their hands on the latest iPhone. It’s not like that anymore. In fact, at my store only one person showed up for the release of the iPhone XS. It speaks volumes that the only time they show this footage is to increase the value of the phone but the phone isn’t being purchased like it used to. The iPhone was the main source of income for apple and now they’re coming out with a credit card to make up for loss sales. I’ve even seen people switch from Apple to Samsung or LG because they’re tired of the same phones or tired of being behind on tech.

And here is the truth about Apple.

They’re a business and they run a business to make money. They make, you buy. Period. It’s nothing against their clientele but if they release a “new” iPhone that’s really just a slightly better processor and a cool new camera in the back? No one cares, they’ll buy it anyways because it’s Apple. People don’t buy iPhones because it’s the best phone in the market, they buy it because it’s what all the cool kids talk about and the apple in the back of the phone looks pretty neat. It makes you feel like you’re elite and that’s their marketing. It’s all marketing. As it is with most of their products and I’ve admittedly always fallen for that speech they tell every year of the cutting edge technology they’re releasing. It’s all fancy wording like they did with the liquid glass display? You know the fancy word they used to describe the iPhone XR’s LED screen. Their presentations are always so inspiring for you to spend their money on their products.

And I would be lying if I said I don’t have an iPhone or an iPad. I even own the apple pen and a MacBook Pro and iMac. It’s premium. I also do freelancing video and photography and they’ve made it so easy and seamless to send my work between all devices. Apple is just easy and convenient and they’ve cleverly made it so that you cannot leave them. I know I can’t. I use Final Cut and Logic. I love the way my adobe premiere and my photoshop work with apple. I love that I can now edit my photos on my iPad with my apple pen. But I have to admit it guys. I’ve been tempted many times to switch to Samsung or to the OnePlus or the Google Pixel and if the new iPhone doesn’t impress me I think I might finally call it quits with the iPhone as my daily driver.

I just miss the days of seeing Steve Jobs with his black turtle neck and blue jeans talking abut how he’s really created the best phone yet. I want to be excited for an apple product again. I want to be excited for the next MacBook Pro and for the next gen iPad and especially for the next iPhone. I want to have a nice looking phone with the three cameras in the back, I don’t want that notch anymore. If the phone is going to start at $999.99 I want my phone to have a starting storage of 128GB especially if I can’t expand it. I want at least 8GB of RAM. Come on Apple! Stop holding back on us. Give your faithful consumers the tech that they deserve.

Should you upgrade to the Galaxy S10 or S10+?

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It’s that time where your phone is so slow you can barely run YouTube without it freezing and crashing. What about your text messages? Being delayed? Maybe the GPS isn’t working right so you’re cursing your service provider because the data is just too slow. Or maybe it’s time for a new phone. Maybe that Galaxy S7 isn’t holding the charge like it used to. Maybe you just want to upgrade that Galaxy S9 to get a fresh new feel with that completely notchless screen that Samsung is offering.

But should you?

The answer varies. We know the specs of a Samsung phone are always going to be top notch. The Galaxy S10 now offers three back facing cameras and the front camera in the form of a punch cut out. While the Galaxy S10+ offers an extra selfie camera in the front.

We’ve all see the phone is pretty and holds up pretty well with the 8GB of RAM and 3400mAh battery. It will last longer, it is way more powerful than their predecessor and let’s be real, Samsung has one of the best cameras in the market (although I still think the Pixel 3 has them beat) I would say that if you really need to the Galaxy S10 is an incredible upgrade. Especially if you’re all about the beautiful cameras. Do I think the price is justified? Probably not. I don’t think any of the flagship phone prices are justified for what they are (except maybe the OnePlus 7 Pro). But if you’re a Samsung lover and you’re a tech lover and you really see yourself using the phone to its full potential so I say go for it.

Just keep in mind that the phone starts at $899.99 and the s10+ $899.99. It’s a hefty price for a phone but who am I to talk? I’ve spent that and more on phones.

The software is buttery smooth and oh so very fast. It’s got a large display and so seamless even with cut out at the top. (Ahem Apple and their whack notch at the top need to take some pointers.)

I’d say if you have a Galaxy s8 or lower? You should definitely upgrade. If you have a Galaxy s9? I’d say stick it out for the next Galaxy phone! There’s always a new phone around the corner. Am I the only one super excited about what they’ll be doing with the Note 10? Anyway! I leave you guys with that food for thought and hope that my input has helped someone.

OnePlus 7 Pro: 2019’s Best Android Phone

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I finally got to see the OnePlus 7 Pro in person, and I have to admit that it is beautiful. Especially that new color Nebula Blue they released. I’m a big tech nerd, and I love my Samsung phone and my Apple phone, but I have to say I might be looking at my next daily driver. OnePlus doesn’t just aim for a good quality phone; it intended to be the best android phone in the market, and they made it happen. They’re not all talk with their incredible specs and features — they’re all about performance. To Samsung, LG and Apple’s dismay, OnePlus’ flagship phone is offering what feels like years ahead of tech in one phone, and the best part is that it doesn’t start at $1,000.

For anyone that doesn’t know the specs, I’m going to give you a brief description of what they are starting with the screen that sits at a whopping 6.67 inch AMOLED display with an impressive 90Hz refresh rate and QHD+ Resolution. Similar to Samsung, the phone curves around the edges beautifully but unlike any other phone it does not have nor needs a selfie camera cut out (more on that later) and to make it even better it has a fingerprint sensor on the screen. The phone offers up to 12GB of RAM (hello! faster phone!), Qualcomm® Snapdragon™855 (Octa-core, 7nm, up to 2.84 GHz), with Qualcomm AI Engine for the CPU, and GPU Adreno 640. The battery life doesn’t stay behind with a 4000 mAh, and it includes Warp Charge 30 Fast Charging (5V/6A) which supports a type C connector.

The phone’s storage comes in two sizes 128GB and 256GB. Take it from someone who has used OnePlus devices in the past, the specs speak truth, and they will be used at their full potential.

The standard or primary camera is 48MP with an F1.6 aperture and OIS, then a 3X telephoto 8MP camera at F2.4 with OIS and an Ultra Wide Angle 16MP no OIS at F2.2 the triple camera set up that all the cool kids are raving about on their thousand dollar phones are available on this device. Now we know the camera is one of the most significant weaknesses for this phone, but considering everything else, you get with it? We can forgive it because like last year’s model, we’re sure someone will release another plugin to enhance the camera. If you’re a selfie addict don’t worry, the lack of camera cutout doesn’t mean the OnePlus doesn’t offer a front facing camera. It’s just hidden in the phone. If you want to take a selfie, the 16MP front-facing camera with F2.2 aperture will come out of the top in style. It offers the HDR toning, Face retouching, and Screen Flash.

There are a couple of downsides like the lack of IP rating for water resistance or the fact that it doesn’t have wireless charging, but overall, this phone is incredible.

The craziest thing about it is the fact that the phone starts at $699.99

Wait. What?

Yup! The best android phone value of 2019.


We know that Apple and Samsung come to mind when you think about purchasing your next big upgrade, but if you’re not afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone, then definitely give OnePlus a look.