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There always are new smartphones launched each year, but most of them don't get as much attention that the new iPhone or the Galaxy/Note receives. Sure, there are other successful and reputable smartphone brands such as Huawei, OnePlus, and the Pixel, but Apple and Samsung consistently steal the show. With their premium build and software, the iPhone and Galaxy dominate the smartphone market with advanced features that distinguish them from their competitors, such as Face ID and the Infinity Display. However, that does come at an expensive price as it appears that smartphones are starting to embrace the $1000 selling point, with the iPhone X initiating this new era and the Note 9 being the latest to join that trend. That doesn't hint a desirable future as other smartphone makers may eventually pursue that same route. However, the best way to appeal to the majority is through affordable phones that still house some of the best features of the premium phone. Apple hopes to ac...

As Apple's September event is rapidly approaching, technology enthusiasts and Apple fans are anxious to see the new products, particularly the new iPhones, a redesigned iPad Pro, and the Apple Watch Series 4. Leaks have suggested what each new product will look like. There will apparently be three new iPhones, one being the upgraded version of the iPhone X, one being its larger model (or Plus model), and one being the budget-end iPhone X model that will house an LCD display, rather than an OLED display to potentially bring the price down to around $700. Additionally, the iPad Pro will feature a design change with thinner bezels, no home button, rounded corners, and potentially Face ID. Lastly, the Apple Watch Series 4 will also include a redesign as the bezels will similarly reduce to appropriately fit in the modern world of less bezel and more display. So it appears that Apple is going to have some exciting products this year. And then soon enough, consumers will be anxious ...

Samsung's Unpacked event revealed new technologies and flagships on August 9 that display the company's competence in hardware (but not software). It showcased three new products, some of which were leaked and expected, and some that surprised the audience. Here is a breakdown of what was new: Galaxy Note 9 Through many leaks and reports, the structure of the Galaxy Note 9 was predicted before its official unveiling. It is an upgrade from the Galaxy Note 8, featuring same shape and display, but there are notable improvements from the Note 8. The Note 9 emphasizes productivity, and its upgrades from the previous generation clearly illustrate this ambition. For example, the Note 9 comes with a larger battery of 4000mAh to accommodate the larger display and 512GB of internal storage, which added with a 512GB microSD card, will give the phone an insane storage of 1TB. The already-excellent camera is improved by including AI capabilities. For example, its Scene Optimizer...

As Apple CEO Tim Cook rose to the stage on September 2017 remarking their newly revealed iPhone X, he referred to it as "the future of the smartphone." Truly, the iPhone X did feature a revolutionary design compared to its previous generations and included greatly upgraded specs and features, such as the A11 Bionic chip, a powerful dual-lens camera, and Face ID. Yet the phone didn't receive the buzz it had hoped for due to the presence of a controversial notch. A truly radical design choice, the notch is the epitome of maximizing screen as opposed to applying a narrow bezel, as illustrated on Galaxy phones. While the phone is edge-to-edge, its notch restricts screen but is necessary to store the proximity sensor, selfie camera, and other functions. So for some, the iPhone X is clearly not "the future of the smartphone."  The true revolution of the smartphone started from Steve Jobs' reveal of the original iPhone in 2007. Its simplistic design, void of ...

"An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator. These are not three separate devices. This is one device, and we are calling it iPhone. Today, Apple is reinventing the phone." These earth-shattering words agitated the general public and "smartphone" companies alike. The lava was soon to erupt from the volcano, engulfing the entire society from its excessive power and invincibility. On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs revealed his visionary masterpiece, soon to revolutionize consumer products permanently. The epitome of simplicity and an aggressive, altered design, the iPhone became a novelty brand and a fearsome competitor to other "smartphones" that at the time lacked any smart, unique features. More than ten years later from the original iPhone launch, the iPhone remains the most notorious, compelling smartphone in the market. However, that comes at a rather large cost. Apple's products ranging from iPhones to MacBooks to iPads are notorious for being...

After many months of rumors and leaks, it's official- the Surface Go is here. In an age where laptops are getting smaller and smartphones are getting bigger, tablets seem to be becoming less and less useful. Yes, Microsoft is marketing the Surface Go as a tablet, but it still adheres to the Surface line's iconic slogan "It's a tablet that can replace your laptop." After all, it is powered by a full fledged x86 CPU, the Intel Pentium Gold. This means you can't really compare this tablet to ordinary tablets like the iPad, Kindle Fire, and Samsung Galaxy Tab, which all run on ARM based mobile chipsets. The Surface Go can run PC applications out of the box. So, all that said, what is Microsoft's goal with this tablet? For one, it doesn't compete with a Chromebook. Chromebooks are much less powerful but are also a lot cheaper. Most Chromebooks sell from $200-$300. The Surface Go can't compete with the iPad either. It can run more apps than the iPad...