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When I’ve used a device for a while, I get used to its “rhythms” – the things it does, the way it does them, and how quickly they are done. Around March to April this year (2022), something didn’t quite feel right with my phone. When it started behaving weirdly in certain situations, I knew…

NFC + wireless payments Although I recently went on holiday abroad, I didn’t use the NFC features of my S21 – but only because I was paying by cash, and in a foreign currency. However, as we seem to be finally emerging from the tunnel into the light (with regards to the COVID 19 pandemic),…

3.5mm headphone port Having discussed the display, now I’ll talk about my S21’s audio, starting with the loss of the 3.5mm headphone port. Initially, losing the 3.5mm port wasn’t something I was comfortable with, but I now own 3 pairs of Bluetooth headphones, so at least it’s a little less painful than it was a…

12 April 2022 was a milestone for me. It marked the 1 year anniversary of my Galaxy S21, as I bought it on 12 April 2021. Therefore, to mark this milestone, I decided to post a review of how things are going, and if I think it’s met all my needs as per my checklist.…