Kevin O Brien
Commenting since December 2025
On Apple confirms Duo screen issues - Android Authority ·
To be honest, let's face it. Apple have made a hames of it by trying to copy others and then reinvent the wheel.
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I make only 1 Keyboard change when getting a new Android OnePlus phone and that is to install MS SwiftKey, works way better than GBoard 👍
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On I used Pixel’s new battery summaries for a week — and Google has work to do ·
All this nonsense about Battery Anxiety is getting ridiculous. If you buy a phone with a small battery, then expect a shirt life. If you get a phone with 7000mAh plus batterry then it's easy to get 2 days out of it with medium useage. No battery anxiety required. Just use the phone as you intended it to be used and chill out.
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On Your T-Mobile price lock guarantee won't save you from this latest hike ·
The USA is being screwed over Look at this plan from Lidl Ireland which uses the main towers from a major network provider €8.99 5G completely free usage for this along with roaming. Cheap as a bag of chips for the month. https://www.thejournal.ie/lidl-connect-mobile-ireland-7175618-Sep2026/
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On Faster, safer, smarter, cheaper: Anthropic makes the case for Claude Sonnet 5.5 ·
Why do we even need this AI nonsense, no one ever asked for 🤷♂️🤦♂️
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On Pixel phones' notifications and Quick Settings are going haywire ·
Let's face it, every Pixel for the last few years has had more issues than fixes. These phones are a disaster. Lower specs but flagship prices. It's ridiculous now at this stage.
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On If your Pixel phone is struggling with tap-to-pay, you're not alone ·
Let's face it, every Pixel for the last few years has had more issues than fixes. These phones are a disaster. Lower specs but flagship prices. It's ridiculous now at this stage.
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On Fun or pointless? Google Messages chat themes divide readers in poll ·
I guess it is fun for the many Snowflakes out there 🙄🤷♂️🤦♂️
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On Google Search is being forced to change, and some users might feel the pinch ·
They will turn it into such a search result as to cause another backlash, instead of letting others be on a level playing field. These companies can play manipulation games in their favour even to be detrimental to others. As it won't suit their agenda to play fair.
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On 5 Android apps you should use instead of Google Keep ·
Google Keep is the Notes app, none of the rest come close, everything is backed automatically, no nonsensicle setup needed. It does exactly what it says on the tin. Happy days 👍😎
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On 5 lost smartphone features that need to make a comeback in 2026 ·
None of the above. Just keep with the times. Large batteries with long lifetimes are fine. 3.5mm Jack is for old analogue tech. Screen fingerprint sensors are here to stay. SD cards are too slow and old tech. Removable UFS would be better if someone designed it to be as speedy as a UFS 4 or higher drive. Wider aspect ratios are overrated.
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On After 10 months with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, I’m tired of the nonsense ·
In fairness all Pixel phones are over priced mid range phones that have reasonable cameras. That's about it.
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