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Ditch Your Smartphone for the Heineken x Bodega Boring Phone

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:07:32 +0000

If you’re tired of your smartphone dominating every moment of your life, Heineken and Bodega have the antidote. Meet the Boring Phone, a limited-edition flip-style device designed to give you a break from the constant digital noise. This collaboration with Boston-based Bodega delivers a throwback experience with a transparent casing, customizable holographic stickers, and a […]

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra Smartphone Comes Equipped with Leica Cameras

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:48:11 +0000

Looking to elevate your smartphone photography game? Look no further than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Boasting an impressive collaboration with Leica, this cutting-edge device features a quadruple-threat camera system, all developed by the revered lens maker. With four 50-megapixel lenses including telephoto, periscope, ultrawide, and a main camera with a one-inch Sony sensor, the 14 […]

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Samsung x Maison Margiela Galaxy Z Flip5

John A. Paradiso — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:57:26 +0000

In a dazzling encore collaboration, Samsung and Maison Margiela unveil their second act – the limited edition Galaxy Z Flip5. This cutting-edge smartphone not only boasts Samsung’s technological prowess but also wears Maison Margiela’s avant-garde spirit on its sleek exterior. The rear glass serves as a canvas, revealing the intricate inner workings inspired by Maison […]

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Nothing Phone (2)

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:26:57 +0000

The Nothing Phone (1), the London tech company’s first smartphone release, was a huge hype machine. Among tech enthusiasts, the Nothing Phone (1) represented an impressive Android alternative to the iPhone dominance. Now, Nothing is following up the success of its first phone with a new model: the Phone (2). The Nothing Phone (2) is […]

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Nothing Phone 1 Has Become One of the Most Hyped Smartphones

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:24:59 +0000

Up until this week, very little information had been publically available about the upcoming smartphone release from tech startup Nothing. In fact, when we first wrote about the Nothing Phone 1, all we truly knew was that a smartphone was in the works. Fast forward to June 22nd and more details have emerged, albeit slowly. […]

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Nothing Phone 1

Dillon McLaughlin — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:10:25 +0000

There’s next to nothing to report on the Nothing phone (1), which is not us restating the same joke the company’s making with their name. What we know right now is that Nothing is releasing a phone this summer. It’s powered by a Qualcomm processor, it’ll be unique looking, and is built on a brand […]

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The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Smartphone Has It All and Then Some

Ben Dahl — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:19:26 +0000

When it comes right down to it, what do you actually want in a smartphone? Slim silhouette? Gorgeous pictures? App compatibility? Long battery life? Solid color options? If you’re an Android user–or willing to make the switch–you can have it all with the new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Smartphone. This latest release is a slim […]

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Samsung Bets Big on Flip Phones with the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:42:23 +0000

Keeping up with the flippancy of cell phone technology feels like a fool’s errand. We went from giant, handheld telephones to teeny-tiny pocket phones and now we’re heading toward tablet-sized devices. And while it had seemed like the era of the flip phone was done, Samsung is taking a nostalgic swing with two recently unveiled […]

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Leica Unveils Its First Smartphone, The Leitz Phone 1

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:10:29 +0000

Famed camera brand Leica has announced its very first smartphone, which is available exclusively to the Japanese market. The Leitz Phone 1 is effectively a retooled Sharp Aquos R6 in a new case with, as we’d expect, a seriously powerful lens. In fact, the Leitz ships with a Leica lens cap. The camera itself is […]

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