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How Google Knows So Much About You (Hint: It’s your Android phone)
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 – Google included. While I…
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Android to iOS: Why I Switched
So I did something a few weeks ago that I never really thought I would do. I switched from an Android phone (I’ve used Android phones since the original Android phone – the T-Mobile G1) to an iPhone (more specifically, the iPhone 8). I did this for a few reasons, which I’m putting down for…
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Stay Away from Project Fi – Maybe
I’ve written a little bit about Google’s cell phone provider – Project Fi. You can read a bit about Project Fi here and a bit about data savings for Project Fi here. In general, my wife and I have been pretty happy with the Fi service and savings. Be warned: if you use more than…
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MKBHD Video – USB-C Made Interesting?
This isn’t the first time that I’ve discussed USB-C on my blog, (see here, here, and here) but this may be the first time that someone has managed to make this tiny connector interesting! If you don’t know about MKBHD but are a fan of tech, you really should check out his Youtube channel!…
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Google Pixel Phone Initial Reviews Released
The Google Pixel and Pixel XL phones announced earlier this month at Google’s latest hardware event aren’t quite out yet (they will be in stores and arrive on doorsteps on October 20th), but the first wave of review are out, and right now, the overall opinion is positive but with a few caveats Review Highlights…
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Requiem for the Headphone Jack: An Android User’s Perspective
The new iPhone was unveiled yesterday, and with it, one of Apple’s worst-kept secrets was finally made official. The iPhone 7 will finally do away with the 3.5mm headphone jack. This isn’t the first time Apple has “added” features to its hardware by removing them, but this one may be the most controversial. Apple’s previous…
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USB Type C Chargers Reviewed: Charge into the Future (Safely)!
With the transition to the new USB Type C connection, there’s been a stark difference in the quality of the new USB Type C cables and chargers. I’ve covered quality USB Type C cables in a previous post, but you also need a USB Type C charger to make full use of those cables. Fortunately,…
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The Best Bluetooth Car Adapters for Any Car
If you have a car without Bluetooth and you want to add it, you’ve only got a few options. You can either buy a new car, buy an (for a few hundred bucks), or you can buy a Bluetooth car adapter. While new head units (and new cars) have their place, if you’re happy with…
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Get the Most Out of Google’s Project Fi
I’ve been on Google’s Project Fi for a couple of weeks, and I wanted to put together a few things that I’ve found that can help new users to get the most out of Project Fi. If you don’t know about Google’s Project Fi cell phone service, I have a short introduction to Project Fi right…
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Adapters Make USB C Transition (Mostly) Painless
If you’ve bought any sort of non-Apple smartphone or electronic device, you probably have a few (or a few hundred) Micro USB cables laying around. If you’re shopping for a new phone or other electronic device, you’ll notice that many use a new port – called USB Type-C – that is shaped differently than the…