The Asus Nexus 7 has to make room for the LG G Pad X 8.0 as the world’s most unappreciated tablet. LG released the popular tablet in 2016 and found great success by bundling it with major phone carriers. As a 4G LTE tablet, it was one of the few devices on the market that
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is for consumers that want a bit more tablet out of their laptop performance. It’s more portable, more kid-friendly, and brings with it a longer battery life. Having the friendliest price tag from the Surface line helps, but is still not its main feature. Microsoft has the unfortunate burden of
No one will ever accuse Microsoft of lacking imagination. Execution is their Achilles heel, or at least it used to be. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a strong contender for device of the year. With the Surface line still trying to find a firm identity, the Pro 7 comes in like a hammer. With
The Microsoft Surface Duo is a tablet/smartphone combination device. If you listen to the marketing, this is the next big thing in the smartphone industry but as far as next-gen gadgets go, it’s in a league of its own. That works for and against the Microsoft Surface Duo. As companies fall over their own feet
Smartphones are not Pokemon, and you don’t have to buy them all. The Moto G8 Power is a comfortable compromise for buyers that want a modern touch that doesn’t go overboard. It’s pretty, light, and can run a lot of modern apps. As a tradeoff, you get a phone that is considered to be the
If you’re a consumer looking for a good smartphone, Motorola may have been one of your device finalists. The problem is that users looking for a great smartphone never seem to have Motorola on their list. It’s a curse that may have a lot to do with bad marketing. The Moto series is still going
The iPhone SE is the 2020 revamp of the 2016 model with the same name. Apple isn’t known for taking mulligans with their product line, so seeing the Apple iPhone SE will spur some mixed feelings. It was their shot at a mid-tier iPhone, but came out a few months before the more powerful iPhone
The market for midrange phones remains wide open, with the Huawei nova 5T right at the center. When looking at the spec sheet, the Huawei nova 5T is a confusing choice for average consumers. It has the hardware of a modern phone and really looks to be the equal of the Honor series, which is
A lot of smartphone companies have won consumers over by focusing on a blockbuster feature. The Huawei Honor View 20 does the same by pushing an incredible camera setup. It’s well beyond the power you would expect from a smartphone and may be the true successor to the Nokia Lumia 1020. But mega hardware doesn’t
With the Huawei Honor 10, you can have your cake and eat it too. In less than a year, Huawei modernized one of the most historic smartphones of all time. The changes are vast, and as a result, the Huawei Honor 10 loses a lot of mod support. What you get is a phone that
Old school cool is the best way to describe the Huawei Honor 9. It is a relic from the past that still remains a viable smartphone option for interested consumers. Like all old phones, there are a few nitpicks that need to be addressed before going all in. Buyers who want a customizable smartphone will
The Pixel is one of the most talked about smartphones in the industry. It’s not often a software maker comes out with competitive hardware to make use of its own systems. Microsoft failed with its Windows line of phones while Apple soared with its numerous hardware models. Google started the gears rolling with the Nexus
When the Surface series began in 2012, it marked a confusing time for the industry. Smartphones were still under six inches and could fit in one hand. Tablets were still considered expensive toys and hadn’t yet found a place in the industry. Apple was considered the de facto laptop choice but was out of the
It’s not often that a high-end smartphone series can play ball with the big boys. The LG V20 entered the market with a lot of promise. For the most part, the company exceeded expectations for the entire line. The hardware and software of the LG V20 won’t beat down Samsung or Apple, but it does
The LG G6 is a great smartphone in a sea of other great smartphones. There is no wow factor with its specifications, but you won’t be disappointed as an owner. From a more dramatic perspective, this was the last mid-tier phone to come from the G series before its rebrand. As the alternative to the
LG released the V series in 2015 to serve as their high-end answer to the smartphone market. Although the LG V10 was impressive, it still looked like a budget phone compared to the competitors. The release of the LG V20 put them on more even footing, and the LG V30 made things interesting. Not only
Buyers that want to try Affinity Photo are in for a treat. It’s available on multiple devices, and provides a great all-around user experience. Originally developed with the Mac in mind, Affinity Photo branched out to become a serious raster graphics editor in a short amount of time. Developer Serif also creates the Affinity Trinity
The ever-changing usefulness of Snapseed has made it one of the more exciting products to use on mobile. In its early days, Snapseed was a mini identity crisis for developer Nik Software. It is a former 2011 App of the Year and was originally available for the iPad only. A year later, it made a
A long time ago, the divide between good and great photo editing products was easy to distinguish. Adobe has had a monopoly on excellence for several years, and the release of Corel Painter Essentials 7 won’t change that. Beginner-friendly photo editing products can be found everywhere, with rivals like GIMP remaining the most popular free
Ring lights are popular for social media and selfies. By shooting up in popularity faster than the selfie stick, the ring light improves the already superior camera of an iPhone. We thought you might benefit from learning about our picks for the best ring lights for your iPhone. Ring lights are not just for beauty
Apple revolutionized smartwatches in 2014 when it unveiled the company’s first model. Every iteration since that date has become better, with the Apple Watch Series 5 being the pinnacle achievement. Just like the smartphone space, Apple has created its own little niche with unique features. Even if you’re not fully integrated into the company’s ecosystem,
Excitement is always in the air when Xiaomi announces a new product. The Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro is exactly what you would expect from an Android Pie smartphone, right down to the large screen. Against the big players in the industry, the Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro has a lot of ground to cover. The specifications
The Wacom Cintiq 16 is one of the first models that gets mentioned for entry-level drawing. It’s not feature-rich, but it gets the job done without hitting your wallet. With a lot of new competition from other companies, this model may go further down the recommended list. But the most surprising revelation is the amount
When the Valve Index was announced, it was a historic moment in gaming history. Up to that point, the only VR experience that was catered towards gamers was the PlayStation VR headset. The Oculus was a nice choice, but it wasn’t built from the ground up with gamers in mind. With the biggest pc gaming
Affordable virtual reality used to be the hardest thing to find in the tech world. Now that more companies have embraced it, the number of models keeps growing. There is still a clearly defined line that separates the budget headsets from the heavy hitters. No one is going to realistically expect a Samsung Gear VR
The iPhone 11 Pro Max is the best version from the trio in the 11 series. There is a huge difference between the versions that becomes notable with long-term use. For early adopters, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the smartphone that every Apple user has been waiting for. The slick camera combined with iOS
Samsung goes head to head with Apple every year, and it is always a fun battle. Both companies put their all into flagship devices, making them the top choice by millions of consumers. Even the Samsung Galaxy S8 gets love as an older, but very reliable smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the newest
The iPhone 11 Pro is Apple’s first real attempt at releasing a phone with hardware specifications that are equal to its competitors. Unfortunately, the flagship hardware it’s matching is more in line with smartphones from three years ago. With an industry-leading camera and the best mobile software in history, what does the iPhone 11 Pro
When a new high-end smartphone comes out, the news headlines go crazy. Huawei has been making some major steps over the years to separate themselves from the competition. With the release of the Huawei P40 Pro, they get a chance to fine-tune one of the most revolutionary models in the P-series. This is their chance
The first thing you will notice about the Xiaomi Mi 8 is its low price. It will take a while for the shock to wear off from witnessing a low-priced full-featured smartphone. Instead of gawking at what Xiaomi has been doing for years, take the time to look at what’s missing. Based on your specific
