Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review
By Ted Kritsonis
Foldable phones are still unique when you see one out in the wild, and while the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better sequel, it’s not the best the industry can offer.
Category: Mobile
How an eSIM can save you a bundle while travelling
By Ted Kritsonis
An eSIM, or “Embedded” SIM, could save you a lot of money from roaming charges while travelling internationally. Especially when you do the math and realize that you pay pennies on the dollar for each megabyte of data you ultimately use.
Say What? Smartphones and AirPods as Hearing Aids Help Tackle ‘Invisible Disability’
by Lee Rickwood
If every smartphone owner, every Apple user, can now conduct a basic hearing test with their own device, lots more people will be empowered to learn more about their hearing health and abilities and take action as needed.
TCL 50 XE Nxtpaper review
By Ted Kritsonis
One way to make a smartphone look totally different from all others is to change the display into something else, which is what the TCL 50 XE Nxtpaper aims to do.
Cell Phones in School: Do Kids Really Need Them?
By Christine Persaud
The debate has been heating up across Canada regarding the use of personal smartphones in schools. Some parents and even students are all for it. Others, however, are pushing back. The question comes down to: do kids really need cell phones at school? Let’s examine the issue.
Easy, Dumb, or Light: Phones Move from Smart to Safe, Simple, and Social Media-free
by Lee Rickwood
Experts say kids are racking up too much screen time, apparently absorbed by social media and addicted to smartphone use. So alternatives to so-called smartphones are coming to market and a new product category is emerging.
Tablet, Keyboard, Stylo, Smartwatch: New OnePlus Gear All Adds Up
by Lee Rickwood
The new AI-enabled OnePlus Pad 2 expands the company’s portfolio of tablets and takes one of the top spots among Android tablets now available on the market.
The Latest in Foldable Phones
By Christine Persaud
It’s funny to think how far we have come with cell phones, from the traditional ones with numeric keypads to ultra-thin devices with touchscreens that still fit in your pocket. But it’s also interesting to see how we are shifting back to some old design traditions. There’s a refreshed take on the clamshell design via sleek, foldable phones. These devices are often much more expensive than a traditional phone. But having one has become a sign of prestige.