Tag: smartphone

The Phone Trade-in Business is Growing

By Christine Persaud
People love to upgrade to the newest, shiniest phone as soon as it comes out, which usually means every year. What’s more, the latest phones come with more years of software and security support, affording them longer lives than ever. These are just two of the many reasons fueling the trade-in, secondary, or as called in the industry B-stock, business.

Is Your Phone Waterproof? A Guide to Waterproof Phones

By Christine Persaud
The latest premium phones have amazing cameras with telephoto and ultra-wide lenses, AI features, great battery life with fast and wireless charging, and, of course, durable designs. One of the most crucial aspects when it comes to durable design is water resistance, backed by an ingress protection rating.

My 5 Favourite Office Tech Items of 2024

By Christine Persaud
Over the last year, I have reviewed countless tech products, from smartphones to headphones and true wireless earbuds, speakers, and office tech. Yet some of my favourite office tech items are ones I have been using for years. Others, however, are items that were just released this year and have joined my list of the best office tech

Qi2 is the Latest Wireless Charging Standard: What You Need to Know

By Christine Persaud
By now, you’re likely familiar with Qi (pronounced “chee”) charging. This is the charging technology that allows you to plop a mobile device, like a compatible smartphone or true wireless earbuds case atop a flat surface to gain an instant wireless charge. Qi charging is evolving, however. And this year, it’s all about Qi2.

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.