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Florence Ion
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I cover Android, smartphones, and the smart home. Sometimes, I cover Windows and streaming, too!

I have wanted more file transfer functionality than what Phone Link currently offers. Read more

Do you pay for Google One? All Google One members have had access to it.  Read more

This is body shaming and we don’t do that here. Also, Joey was one of the best dancers. Y’all need to spend more time on boybandtok.  Read more

The point I was trying to make is that if you’re aching to spend that much money, at least get something that’s interesting/a little more functional.  Read more

There’s still the Galaxy S23/S23+ available, so it’s not like this is Samsung’s only phone offering. The traditionalists still have a solid Android smartphone.

I would have rather seen Samsung make one basic smartphone in two offerings, like the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Three SKUs is excessive.  Read more

No one should be spending $1,200 on a smartphone, period. If you are going to spend that much to have the “ultimate” in specs, at least get something that’s innovative.  Read more

I’m actually an Android user and I can confirm, there is no satellite connectivity feature on Android akin to what Apple has put out with Emergency SOS. But you are right that the Pixel had car crash detection before the iPhone. Read more

Correct, and your smartphone becomes the universal controller (it was already, but now it’s literally that). You’ll also have a few extra options that third-parties don’t really offer right now, like multi-admin login for multiple people in your household. Read more

I took some time to chat with friends who bought the watch. All of them were happy Android users who just wanted something for tracking steps and checking the time. Read more

I know quite a few folks who have left the Android ecosystem because of the Apple Watch. Since this is supposed to be Google’s flagship equivalent, the comparison felt apt. Read more

I don’t know if you saw, but The Verge’s Pixel Watch unit got cracked! Read more

I missed the news about the car crash you’re referring to.

Here’s the link for anyone interested.

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You can! I connected it to my Windows PC to download the images for the review.  Read more

Eh, phone holders are not good. I use the first-gen Kishi and it’s been spectacular. I feel like I’m transforming my phone into a handheld console when I strap it on. You’re not going to get the same feeling from a phone on a precariously-placed holster. Read more

I’d advise it, as it’s unclear what’s going to happen once their contract is up.  Read more

Ahh, yeah that’s fair. I used that as a direct quotation from the box, hence the quotes. But I see what  you mean as well.  Read more