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Android Rooting: Why I No Longer Do It
I’ve used quite a number of Android phones over the years, and more than 80% I made sure I rooted. Rooting was a major part of using an Android phone for me and a lot of enthusiasts who want to get the most out of their device. Installing custom ROMs to transform your device used…
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“UK-Used” Phones vs Chinese Android Phones: Making The Right Choice
With the way everyone loosely uses the terms “UK used phone” and “London used phone”, you would assume all the used phones imported into the country are from the United Kingdom. Just to set the record straight, these phones are not only from the UK, a lot of them come in from the US and other countries…
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Your Ultimate iPad Buying Guide for 2016/2017
The tablet market may be shrinking but Apple is still raking in money from iPad sales. Despite the decline in the tablet market, Apple still leads with 22% market share, followed by Samsung with 15% tablet market share. If you’ve already made up your mind to go for an iPad, there are several models in the market to…
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Tecno Phantom 6 Plus Full Review: Raw Power Meets Classy Build
Even if you’ve always been an unrepentant, die-hard critic of Tecno Mobile, holding Tecno Phantom 6 Plus and actually using this device should change the perspective from which you perceive the brand. This doesn’t necessarily mean this device is the definition of perfection, but Tecno Phantom 6 Plus has proven to be a great device.…
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Android N Multitasking Shows That We May be Closer to an Android Desktop
After looking at the many features of Android Nougat 7.0, one particular feature caught my eye: The Multitasking ability. This was predicted last year according to this previous article. I believe with this feature, mobile phones and tablets are ready to replace all other gadgets and this is a big threat to desktop computers. It’s not a new…
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Why a Quad-Core Processor May Be Faster Than an Octa-Core Processor
To dominate the mobile market, OEMs now go into specifications war, beefing up their devices’ specifications every year. Their marketers capitalize on consumers’ ignorance, selling lies and making money off them. Sadly, this trend will continue until consumers know the technicalities behind these things. However, it’s a known fact that this will never happen; OEMs…
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Mobile Photography: Getting A Background Blur / Shallow Depth Of Field
The smartphone has eliminated the need to get a proper camera for a lot of us. As a matter of fact, our smartphones have considerably streamlined the number of gadgets we carry around. These days, it’s no longer necessary to have a calculator or a dedicated music player since the smartphone has it all. Mobile…
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iPhone 7 Rumors: Dual SIM Support, Edge-To-Edge Display And More
The upcoming iPhone 7 has been in the rumor mills quite a lot lately and more details about the device has surfaced over the last few weeks. As much as Apple keeps a tight lid on its next flagship, leaks and rumors have found their way to the internet. While some of these sound plausible,…
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Homido Virtual Reality Headset Review
You don’t need to break the bank to get Oculus Rift before you see what virtual reality looks like. You can get a Chinese-made VR headset for as low as $30 and if you can deal with the crudeness of Google Cardboard, you may be spending even less. There are loads of companies making VR headsets…
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Decline In Apple’s Revenue And The Rise Of Chinese Brands
For the first time in thirteen years, Apple went through a decline in revenue but that’s no longer news. The Chinese market has been Apple’s biggest stronghold but it appears the company is gradually losing it. The last quarterly market analytics shows that Apple may be heading towards a very hard time but then, it…
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Humavox’s Wireless Power Technology Is The Future Of Wireless Charging
Some years ago, wireless charging technology was just a concept but the case is a lot different now. Wireless charging has advanced beyond what we first saw and the market is maturing at a very fast rate. According to a report of Electronics EETimes, the wireless charging market grew by over 160% in 2015 compared…
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Consider These Before Switching From Android OS To iOS
This isn’t one of those Android vs iOS posts and this article doesn’t, in any way, imply that a certain OS is superior. I’m now an advocate of sticking to whatever works for you even if it means still carrying a Blackberry Bold 2 around. I was talking to a friend during the week and…