Latest articles by Andrew Martonik

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Give and take Smart Switch makes upgrading from an old Samsung phone to a new one much simpler. Discover what to look out for when transferring your data to your new Galaxy device.

By Andrew Martonik, Jeramy Johnson, Samuel Contreras Last updated
Almost any unlocked phone will work on Google Fi, which opens up possibilities for what you can bring to the carrier. Here are the ones we think work best on the service.

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The Galaxy S10 and S10+ are still solid Android phones, but which is the better buy these days? Let's break it down.

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It's not easy to walk the line between smartwatch and fitness tracker — but Samsung does both exceptionally well with the Watch Active 2.

By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman Published
The Pixel 3 is still going strong with an up-to-date build of Android, but is it worth buying against the Pixel 5 and 4a?

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No matter your preference in many areas of the smartphone experience, you should expect a certain level of base features and capabilities — particularly when the price tag goes above $600.

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Google's Pixel 3 XL is a great phone, but those shopping for a new phone should consider the cheaper 3a XL or the newer Pixel 4 XL.

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Though it may not be flashy given its lower positioning, the Snapdragon 765 is actually incredibly important for Qualcomm and companies making sub-flagship phones.

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You owe it to yourself, mentally and physically, to step away from your phone for a little while.

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After having one of the worst experiences for users on Android 10 or with curved screens, Slack's latest update is a shining example of what all developers should do with their apps.

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Bezels are about to get smaller, and buttons are about to start going away. Fingerprint sensors are moving into the display.

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Google has just unveiled the latest version of the Android brand design, marking the third official brand version under its tutelage and the first refresh since 2014.

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Message read receipts have turned into a point of contention among people, and I don't understand why. If you're going to talk to someone, let them know you're reading too.

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Every time a phone comes out we complain about its bezels or its size and weight. Then phones get super-thin ... and we complain still. What's up with that?

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After running with what seemed like an unsustainable business model for years, luxury phone maker Vertu has shut down.

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Snapchat has introduced a new feature called "Snap Map" that does exactly what you'd think it does: shows you Snaps... on a map.

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Essential, the phone brand founded by Andy Rubin, is building up the hype to making an announcement next week.

By Jerry Hildenbrand, Daniel Bader, Andrew Martonik, Ara Wagoner, Harish Jonnalagadda, Alex Dobie Last updated
Changes big and small are coming to Android and these are our favorites.

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After what BLU is calling a false alarm, products are back in stock and available at Amazon.
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