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Although it’s definitely been a long time coming, the Pixel 4a has finally arrived. Current reviews make it look like one of the best Android mid-range options on the market, but with the high prices of flagship phones, this may be one of the best Android phones period. Mid-Range Renaissance […]

Pixel 4a: (Should Be) Your Next Android Phone

September 11, 2020 in Tech tagged android / cell phone / google / iphone / security / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 139 days ago)

With top-of-the-line phones exploding in price, people are looking for less expensive options. Finally, they are here - and GOOD!

Mid-Range Phones: FINALLY Good

August 7, 2020 in Tech tagged android / apple / cell phone / first world problems / google / iphone / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 173 days ago)

A new (elaborate) twist on an old scam can end up costing you thousands - here's what it looks like!

New Twist on Old Banking Scam

May 8, 2020 in Tech tagged cell phone / privacy / security by Colin Dorman (updated 272 days ago)

5G is coming to Android flagship phones, but it may not be what you expect.

Bleak Outlook for Flagship Androids in 2020

December 20, 2019 in Tech tagged android / cell phone / first world problems / google / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 411 days ago)

I have been a Google fan for quite a few years. And while some of their business practices give me pause, I have more trust in Google than similar data-centric companies like Facebook. My fondness for Google has been tempered over the past couple of years by a series of […]

(New) Trust Issues With Google

April 26, 2019 in Tech tagged android / apple / cell phone / chromebook / first world problems / google / internet / ios / project fi / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 648 days ago)

While it’s pretty commonly known that the Google Play store is much less restrictive than the iOS App Store, it’s worth realizing that while that does make Android potentially more flexible, it also means users have a much great responsibility to ensure protection of their own data. Whether or not […]

Site Reveals Dangers of Free Android Apps

March 6, 2019 in Tech tagged android / apple / cell phone / google / ios / security / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 708 days ago)

I’ve talked about Project Fi before. It’s an exciting and new twist on cell phone service – fairly cheap cell service, but you pay for only what you use. Down to the megabyte! The data rate is not super cheap – $10/gig – but you only pay for what you […]

2 New(ish) Options for Cell Plans: Never Overpay Again

December 5, 2018 in Tech tagged android / apple / cell phone / mint mobile / project fi / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 783 days ago)

As I mentioned in my previous post about making the jump from Android to iOS, I’m really enjoying some of the things that Apple has to offer (although there are many that baffle me). One of the things I’m enjoying most, though, is Apple’s approach to privacy from 3rd parties […]

How Google Knows So Much About You (Hint: It’s your ...

February 12, 2018 in Tech tagged android / apple / cell phone / first world problems / google / ios / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 918 days ago)