user December 20, 2017 No Comments

Phone Review: iPhone X

It’s finally fall, which every year brings beautiful leaves, crisp weather, and a new iPhone! This year, Apple launched three new iPhone models, the 8, 8 Plus, and the highly coveted iPhone X. There is so much to talk about with the X, from its powerful A11 Bionic chip to its massive, bezel-less screen. Here’s what we thought of it:

Design

Apple finally gave their iPhone a significant refresh this year with the iPhone X, and it is both refreshing, yet feels familiar to anyone that has used an iPhone before. Instead of an aluminum build, the iPhone X features a glass panel on the back which Apple is claiming to be the most durable glass found on any smartphone.

The glass back also enables wireless charging (more on that in a little bit) which is a welcome feature for the iPhone line. The X comes in two colors, for now, Space Gray and Silver, but they’ve been known to launch special edition colors like the Red Series earlier this year.

Screen

The most standout new feature for the iPhone X is definitely its screen. Sporting a 5.8” Super Retina OLED display, the iPhone X is beautiful and looks even better than the previous models. The screen is responsive as you would expect and the notch at the top really isn’t that noticeable once you start marveling at the gorgeous colors on the screen.

Unique Features

Gone is Touch ID, welcome a new way to unlock your phone: Face ID. Many other smartphones have tried facial recognition software to unlock their device, but Apple has something special here. As you saw in the keynote, the user needs merely to glance at the iPhone X, and it unlocks. Instantly.

The truth is, Face ID actually works as advertised. We haven’t had many issues unlocking the phone via facial recognition, and it works fairly quickly, just as Apple promised.

Another standout feature of the iPhone X is the introduction of wireless charging for iPhone users. They integrated the Qi wireless charging which enables it to work on a variety of pre-existing charging pads.

The Final Verdict

If you love iOS and you’ve been waiting for an iPhone that is a real game-changer, we recommend you pick the iPhone X up.

user November 9, 2017 No Comments

The Eternal Debate: Android vs. iPhone. Which is Better for You?

Ever since smartphones were first introduced, the debate of which operating system to choose has raged, sparking online arguments, each side diligently defending their OS of choice until the very end.  Once blackberry died it has forever been Android vs iOS.

In this post, let’s go over the key benefits of each system to help you make the decision of which suits your needs.

Customization

Android offers the most customizable options compared to iOS. You can add widgets to the home screen, install a skin that completely changes the appearance, and much more. With iOS, you’re stuck with what Apple gives you, aside from changing the wallpaper.

App Selection

The Apple App Store offers millions of apps, each carefully picked and selected by Apple. This ensures there are fewer junk apps on the store or any apps that could cause damage to the device.

The Google Play Store is more lenient when it comes to which apps are accepted, meaning that you can download a wider variety of apps including gaming emulators and alternative music services. There have been some security risks in the past from apps on the Play Store, so if you are looking for the best apps on the market, iOS may be the best choice.

Hardware

If you want to use iOS, you have to have an iPhone. What makes iOS so seamless and smooth is the control Apple has over the devices that can run it. All of the processors are compatible, the internal sensors work well, and the screens fit the visuals perfectly.

On the other hand, Android runs on thousands of different phones, and some phones run Android better than others. Also, many phones will run a custom version of Android that looks different and is better suited for the particular device.

If you want choice when it comes to your hardware, Android is maybe the way to go.

The Final Verdict

It all comes down to personal preference and what you are looking for in a mobile experience. If you want to customize the look and feel of your system, go with Android. If you want a pure, and optimally stable system go with iOS. Try both out for yourself and see which one appeals to you!