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Smartphones have evolved quite a bit since the past few years. There was a time when phones with physical keyboards were considered the norm. However, that’s no longer the case with the advent of touchscreen handsets. With displays becoming larger and bigger every year, it’s nearly impossible to accommodate a physical keyboard within its exterior.
If there’s one thing that smartphone users hate more than anything else, it’s running out of battery power. That’s what a consumer satisfaction research firm, J.D. Power and Associates, found out when they questioned 7,080 first-time smartphone users. Even though researchers and tech companies are working hard to develop new, longer-lasting types of batteries, it
To get the most out of Boost Mobile’s services, it’s a great idea to purchase an equally capable Android smartphone—one that allows you to enjoy all the latest apps, mobile games, and hardware features. We have selected 5 such devices, paying special attention to what real users like about them. Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung’s flagship
Following Android 6.0.1 “Marshmallow,” Android 7.0 “Nougat” is the—you’ve guessed it—the seventh version of the Android operating system. It was officially released into the wild on August 22, 2016, and it has since then become available on a number of devices. In this article, we’re bringing you top 5 best Android phones running Android Nougat
Whether you want to play the latest games or enjoy unlimited multitasking, a smartphone with a large amount of RAM is the way to go. We have selected top 5 best smartphones with so much RAM that you would have to try very hard to fill it up. RAM Versus ROM Before we go any
Dual SIM Android smartphones are not only extremely practical, but they are also becoming increasingly more common with each passing year. Users can use two SIM cards to take advantage of more affordable mobile data plans, consolidate personal phone calls with business, or as a way how to stay connected when traveling internationally. But which
Times are changing, tides are shifting, trends are passing, and drifting, and priorities are rearranging. The thing is the way device manufacturers set their priorities straight doesn’t always align with the wishes of the overwhelming majority of mobile consumers. Take smartphone battery capacity. Literally everyone who’s ever owned a half-decent Android with web access, a
If you are looking for a rugged phone, you can toss around in the mud and go to battle within the trenches, then continue below for our list of best rugged smartphone available. But if you don’t crawl around in the mud all day for a living, we would highly suggest the Cat S60 for
Gadget display borders have made for a delicate, controversial, sometimes even uncomfortable topic basically since the inception of the so-called mobile tech industry. Okay, so maybe this wasn’t really a focal point back when the Nokia 1100 was selling in hundreds of millions of copies, but the prospect of a truly “bezel-less” smartphone captured the
If you want to “Netflix and chill,” you need a few things, and a smartphone with a very high resolution is among them. Our list of top 5 Android phones with best resolution will help you pick the right one. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge With its Quad HD resolution (2,560 x 1,440) Super AMOLED capacitive
Just a few years ago, a sub one hundred dollar smartphone would most likely make you miserable and unhappy with your purchase. Luckily, times have changed, and it’s now possible to get a great unlocked Android phone for less. Compared to mid-range and high-end devices, budget smartphones seldom feature cutting-edge mobile technologies and hardware, but
The world’s thinnest smartphone title has become a thorny affair in recent years, as new contenders pop up out of nowhere once every few weeks. Most of the time, no-name Chinese manufacturers are behind these designs that defy gravity common sense, and the goal is to score free publicity for future products with the better
It’s hard to believe how rapidly has the processing power of smartphones increased over the last few years. Android smartphones running on cutting-edge mobile processors, such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and 821, could easily compete with many mass-market desktop computers. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the most powerful
So, you want the ultimate Android smartphone, a future-proof device with an exquisite build quality, the latest hardware specifications, and cutting-edge features? If that’s the case, “Samsung” used to be the default answer. But with the announcement of Google Pixel, a successor to the Nexus line of devices but made entirely by Google, things got
When you dare to venture out into the uncharted waters that lie beyond the world of major carriers, you discover unlocked Android smartphones that offer tremendous value and features that are hard to find elsewhere—at least not for the same money. But decision paralysis is a tricky beast, which is why we have already done
The Moto G line of Android smartphones has been the most recommended budget choice ever since the release of the original Motorola Moto G in 2013. Motorola has decided to make things even more interesting and released the Moto G4 Play, a more affordable version of the Moto G4. The smartphone costs around $150, and
Here we go again. TDG readers have spoken, you guys love device giveaways. The last Moto G4 Play smartphone giveaway had over 35k entries. Let’s do it again. Are you looking for a basic smartphone that will get you through your everyday needs? No need to pay premium price for premium functionalities that you will
Are you looking for a basic smartphone that will get you through your everyday needs? No need to pay premium price for premium functionalities that you will never use or need. Check out the Moto 4G play if you are looking for a budget phone that works with all major phone carriers and runs with
The United States Transportation Department has recently issued an emergency ban on all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices from aircraft. This comes after Samsung was forced to officially recall the smartphone in the U.S. and launch exchange programs in other countries. “We recognize that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the
While it’s not particularly hard to pick the best smartphone of the year, the idea of “best” can be pretty vague. Keeping this in mind, one has to be sure about what they’re looking for. Because what one person considers the best might not be that great for another user. Keeping this in mind, we’re