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The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is one of the best Android smartwatches you can buy... if you own a Samsung phone
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (717+ words) Tons of great apps Improved workout modes (with rep and weight counts) Running Coach and Trail Running modes are amazing Battery life should be much better Charging is brutally slow Too many features are Galaxy phone-exclusive Run pacing isn't accurate…...
The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a good smartwatch that really doesn't want me to touch it, but I'm still waiting for its best new features
1+ week, 6+ day ago (850+ words) The Pixel Watch 5 looks and feels as premium as a smartwatch can, and new and expanded features like the system-side gestures and Gemini Proactive Intelligence make it a great experience. Unfortunately, features missing at launch make it hard to recommend…...
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a solid upgrade, but after testing it against other foldables, I wish Google had gone a bit further
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (905+ words) IP68 build with Pixelsnap magnets built in Great new Gemini features like Magic Capture Lighter and thinner than last year Slow processor for the price Flat sides make it hard to open Last year's Pixel 10 Pro Fold debuted a few surprising…...
I want to love the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, but there's one major thing holding it back that I just can't get over
2+ week, 5+ day ago (845+ words) Samsung's switch to the Snapdragon Wear Elite feels like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the Galaxy Watch 9 performs well and has a bevy of health and fitness tracking features to take advantage of. On the other hand, the…...
Two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 almost made me forget about the Motorola Razr
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1063+ words) The Galaxy Z Flip 8 looks and feels a lot like its predecessor, but it adds a few upgrades, like a powerful new Snapdragon processor and a thinner profile, thanks to a silicon-carbon battery. The cover screen experience is also much…...
I used the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and it does just enough to be called an upgrade
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (859+ words) Just as thin and light as its predecessor Bigger battery lasts longer Bright AMOLED panels inside and out Crease isn't as visible Reliable software with long-term updates Wobbles when using it on a desk No Qi 2 magnets Costlier than Z…...
OPPO's Reno 16 Pro proves you don't need a flagship to take amazing photos
3+ week, 1+ day ago (557+ words) Easy-to-use compact design and good build quality Doesn't miss out on any extras Long-lasting battery with fast charging IP69K dust and water resistance Costlier than its predecessor Won't get as many software updates as Samsung and Google I enjoyed using the…...
I spent a week testing the Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL, and they're harder to recommend despite some fun new Gemini features
3+ week, 3+ day ago (909+ words) True choice of sizes without compromise Magic Capture might be the best camera feature ever Camera improvements are solid Impressively solid new Gemini features (like Rambler) GPU still doesn't support the latest Vulkan APIs Smaller batteries and slower charging than…...