by Joshua Vergara, 1 week ago

With the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung tried to capitalize on the growing popularity of its stylus-equipped series. The Note 8 aims to strike a balance between the (relative) portability of the 5.5-inch Note 2 and…

by Joshua Vergara, 2 weeks ago

The last few months brought us an interesting development. We’ve all been used to cracking jokes about the Galaxy Note series and how it blurred the line between smartphones and tablets. But that line has…

by Joshua Vergara, 1 month ago

When J.K. Shin, Samsung’s mobile boss, took the stage in the Radio City Music Hall last month, the tech world paused in a second of anticipation. Would the largest smartphone maker in the world deliver…

by Joshua Vergara, 1 month ago

Once synonymous with smartphones, BlackBerry, the brand and the company, is now just a shadow of its former self. Blindsided by the emergence of iOS and then Android, the maker of the iconic BlackBerries now…

by Joshua Vergara, 1 month ago

While the Nexus 4 and the Sony Xperia Z are two very different smartphones, they both represent a turning point for their manufacturers. At the time when these devices were launched, both LG and Sony…

by Joshua Vergara, 1 month ago

In a time when most electronics products tend to adopt multi-function capabilities, it is rare that we witness the emergence of hardware that is specialized in just one function. Wireless chargers fit exactly into the…

by Joshua Vergara, 1 month ago

Sony has made significant progress since it bought Ericsson out of their business venture back in early 2012. But, moving into 2013, the Japanese phone manufacturer still had a lot to improve on if it…

by Joshua Vergara, 1 month ago

In a world where the line between smartphones and tablets is increasingly blurry, the LG Optimus G Pro stands out as a state-of-the-art device that combines a massive display with cutting edge specifications. The G…

by Joshua Vergara, 2 months ago

With the dawning of the Xperia Z, Sony hopes to crack the top list of smartphone manufacturers. For the most part, we think that it is the right step and the Z is definitely one…

by Joshua Vergara, 2 months ago

I think it’s pretty safe to say that we’re all pretty excited to see what Sony has to offer with their newest and, so far, greatest (read: most important) smartphone – the Xperia Z. This…

by Joshua Vergara, 2 months ago

I covered the Nexus 7, the Nexus 4, and now I have 10 Again ready for you for the last of the line of Nexus devices – the big brother, Nexus 10. As the big…

by Joshua Vergara, 3 months ago

If you’ve ever wondered how the guys at Android Authority put together their Android phones and tablets, here is the chance. In this new segment, How I Android, a member of the team will show…

by Joshua Vergara, 3 months ago

It seems everyone is trying to climb the peak that Samsung set as the largest mobile manufacturer of 2012, and there is no shortage of places that these competitors will come from. Coming on the…

by Joshua Vergara, 3 months ago

By now, you should be familiar with the Nexus line of official Google devices. Even if you may not understand them in-depth, just the term ‘Nexus’ has likely come across your ears at one point…

by Joshua Vergara, 3 months ago

Since I am on a bit of a kick about enhancing the Android experience with accessories, I’m going to continue it by looking at ways to extend your display. Too often I see people who…