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• Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch event news, including the phones to expect (Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4)

  Jul 25, 2022 briny 0 Comments

  Reviewing the information from the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch event, including the Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 phones, as well as the watches, headphones, and other accessories. You can reserve some or all of the new Galaxy gear right away to receive a discount when the pre-orders go live, with no commitment, for Samsung Unpacked on August 10, 2022, at 2PM UK time. Here is a referral link to Samsung's website, complete with information:

  

  Although the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 don't appear to have seen significant development from last year's versions, Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 performance is to be expected. This should result in longer battery life, while Samsung's hinge technology has apparently also been enhanced. These smartphones won't be inexpensive, notably the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Expect to see the new Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, both of which reportedly have better battery life. And ideally, audiophiles will adore the Samsung Buds Pro 2.

  Keep checking back for my unboxing and hands-on reviews as we get closer to Unpacked 2022 for all the details!

  Additionally this week, Qualcomm unveiled its brand-new W5 Gen 1 chipsets for Wear OS wearables. It may sound like a lot of nerdy geek hoopla, but hopefully it means that your next Wear OS watch won't malfunction within a day. Hooray!

  Let us know your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 and all the other launch shenanigans down below. No Tech Spurt Weekly next week sadly, but we'll be back the week after so please leave your comments as always!

  

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• When contrasting Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G, Google's Pixel 6a, the Nothing Phone 1, and each other,

  Jul 25, 2022 briny 0 Comments

  Testing the best mid-range smartphone for photography quality, gaming, battery life, and more in 2022 by contrasting Google's Pixel 6a with the Nothing Phone 1, Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G, and more! It's a difficult decision, as I've used the Pixel 6a, Nothing Phone 1, and Samsung A53 as my primary phones (full review of Google's mobile coming soon). Personally, I'd choose a Pixel, but every smartphone has benefits and problems of its own.

  This trio uses extremely different hardware for their cameras. While the Pixel 6a and Nothing Phone 1 take photographs that appear to be as natural as possible, Samsung's Galaxy A53 tends to make colors stand out. The A53, with its constrained Exynos chipset, shouldn't be your first pick if you're a gamer. For Genshin Impact enthusiasts, Carl Pei's smartphone—which functions well under pressure—is actually the finest option. On the other hand, battery life isn't that great.

  The Nothing Phone 1 is the most expensive phone in this comparison thanks to its Gorilla Glass back and aluminum frame. However, unlike the Pixel 6a and Galaxy A53 5G, it is not water resistant. All three of the mid-range smartphones provide an OLED display, albeit the Google model is regrettably limited to 60Hz. You also get a dual speaker system.

  Which smartphone is your favorite, then? Comment below and let us know!

  Google Pixel 6a vs Nothing Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 Chapters:

  0:00 - A tremendous trio indeed

  0:52 - Design

  3:20 - Android & features

  6:47 - Display & audio

  8:06 - Performance & gaming

  10:44 - Battery life

  12:20 - Cameras

  15:06 - Verdict

   

   

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• Summer 2022's Top 10 Reviewed Best Cheap Phones Under £300

  Jul 3, 2022 briny 0 Comments

  reviewing the top 10 most affordable smartphones you can buy in 2022 for less than £300 in the UK. Here are my top picks for low- to mid-range priced smartphones when it comes to camera technology, gaming performance, battery life, and more. These smartphones, which range from the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G and Realme 9 to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro and Poco X4, provide good value for your money.

  

  One of the top mobile device producers in 2022 for low pricing is still Xiaomi. For under £300, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G has arrived in the UK and excels in almost every way. Apart from a few peculiarities with the camera (such the absence of 4K video capture), there isn't much to criticize. Providing you don't mind MiUI,

  The Realme 9 may not have 5G connectivity, but it more than makes up for it with potent media capabilities and a long battery life. I also like the OnePlus Nord CE 2 because it has many of the same benefits, such as a respectable battery life and a solid camera. Be aware that the CE 2 Lite model does not have an OLED display or lightning-fast charging.

  Then again, if you'd want a stock Android experience, there are Motorola's affordable phones. Hopefully a review of the Moto G82 will be available shortly! Although the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is a decent smartphone with OneUI and reliable security tools for this low asking price.

   

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• Apple's iPhone SE 3 is being reviewed.

  Apr 24, 2022 briny 0 Comments

  Reviewing Apple's iPhone SE 3, a more inexpensive 2022 model that also feels like an antique, with detailed opinions on the camera, gaming performance, battery life, and more. For about a month, I've been using the 3rd generation iPhone SE 2022, and here's why you shouldn't buy it!

  Prepare to be disappointed if you were looking for a smartphone camera experience similar to the 13 Series devices. When the lighting isn't ideal, photo and video quality suffers, yet the iPhone SE 3 is capable of handling modest home videos and the like. The battery life is also a major disappointment. Because my little smartphone was nearly depleted, I found myself stuck in battery saver mode most evenings. You do, however, get wireless charging.

  The iPhone SE 3 2022 delivers excellent performance, albeit it does become hot while playing games like Genshin Impact. You also have the most recent iOS 15 with the promised improvements. Unfortunately, there's more bad news for movie buffs: the little display has ancient IPS technology, with weak contrast and color reproduction when compared to several competitors. The cheapest iPhone SE 2022 comes with only 64GB of storage, no expandability, and no headphone jack, among other features.

  Overall, the iPhone SE 3 is a bad value for money, despite its low price. What are your thoughts on this?

  Chapters of the iPhone SE 3 2022 Review: 0:00 - Boring talky bit 0:53 - Design 2:37 - iOS and features

   

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• Google Pixel Watch, Best Upcoming Meta Quest Games

  Apr 24, 2022 briny 0 Comments

  This week, we take a look at the Google Pixel Watch, which has been leaking like crazy recently and will be unveiled at Google IO 2022 in May. With quality features and a stylish design, this might be one of the greatest smartwatches of the year, however don't expect long battery life. Hopefully, a complete review of the Pixel Watch will be available shortly!

  Also this week, that Zuck lad revealed some of the best new Meta Quest 2 VR games coming to his shiny white helmet. So strap it on and get ready for Ghostbusters VR and a whole bunch of sequels to games you may have already played. So does the Pixel Watch excite you? What features do you hope it packs? Excited about any of those Meta Quest 2 games? Be great to hear from

   

   

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