Samsung just announced its latest flagship: the Galaxy S21 lineup, which includes the S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra. (Here's the CNET Galaxy S21 review and Galaxy S21 Ultra review.) As the names suggest, each model is slightly upgraded (and slightly pricier) than the one before it, resulting in a spectrum of specs to meet just about any Android user's needs. But how do you decide whether you're a baseline kind of person or if you should go directly to the top of the line? Sure, your budget can make the decision for you, but price doesn't tell the whole story and, depending on your needs, a higher-priced phone might also be the best value. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S21 vs. S21 Plus vs. S21 Ultra: Specs comparison chart
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Motorola’s 4 newest sub-$400 phones are here, and we went hands-on
The three Moto G phones are similar in terms of design. The Moto G Play and G Power both have centered square camera bumps while the Moto G Stylus has a rectangular camera bump off to the left side. The G Stylus and G Power have side fingerprint readers on the power button which can also be used to trigger software shortcuts. The Moto G Play has a fingerprint reader incorporated into the Motorola logo on the back of the phone. All three phones have a headphone jack, as does the Motorola One 5G ACE. The layered colors on the back keep the G series phones from looking dull or "cheap." … [Read more...] about Motorola’s 4 newest sub-$400 phones are here, and we went hands-on
My AirPods 3 wishlist: Everything I hope Apple changes this year
I don't just want to switch to whatever device I'm using, though: I want to actively switch as I multitask, or even blend sources. I look at my phone, laptop, even a TV at the same time. I'd love to tap-select to swap, or maybe even use my head orientation as a way for the AirPods to somehow sense what device I'm using. Apple's latest devices have U1 chips that can spatially recognize where other Apple devices are. New AirPods could maybe tap into this more, too. Keep in mind, even the expensive AirPods Max don't have a U1 chip, so less expensive AirPods aren't likely to, either... but it's an interesting thought. … [Read more...] about My AirPods 3 wishlist: Everything I hope Apple changes this year
Apple ProRaw can transform your iPhone 12 photography. Here’s how
Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max has already proven itself to pack one of the best cameras it's possible to get on a phone. The addition of ProRaw takes it further, though, and makes this phone camera an even bigger rival to professional DSLRs. I'm a professional photographer, and I spent some time with ProRaw in beta form on the 12 Pro Max before it officially launched in iOS 14.3. I shoot in raw all the time in my professional work, and Apple's ProRaw, even in its beta form, has allowed me to work with images from my iPhone exactly as I would with images from my pro DSLR. I'm very impressed. … [Read more...] about Apple ProRaw can transform your iPhone 12 photography. Here’s how
iPhone tip: This app tests almost every component in your iPhone
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