Category: My Next Phone
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Samsung Tab Pro – my 4 year old, Android 4.4 device
Look at that title. I mean, really look at it. My tablet, a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro (the 8.4″ model), is now 4 years old. Apart from battery wear, the device runs smoothly and without any problems. So, why the blog post? Because Google is now asking developers to target at least API level 29,…
Chris JK
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Battery Saver modes, and a ‘realisation’ (MNP: Revisited)
In relation to my previous post on things I’d like to change about my Galaxy S7, I also recently realised why my HTC Desire Eye was suffering from performance issues near the end of its tenure as my primary/daily driver. What should’ve been obvious while using Battery Saver modes, was that CPU usage was reduced…
Chris JK
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My thoughts on My Next Phone (MNP: Revisited)
As much as I’d like to keep my Galaxy S7, if I got a new phone, there are a few things I would like to change. Here’s 2 of them: the selfie camera, and the battery life/capacity. First, the selfie camera. In daylight, my Galaxy S7’s front-facing camera is not bad, but indoors (and, often,…
Chris JK
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My Next Phone: Revisited – 2018/19 Shortlist
Similar to the shortlist I drew up 2 years ago, I’m now considering whether I will keep my S7 as my main device and just get a SIM-only deal, or whether I’ll replace it with a newer phone. If I kept my S7 for a few more months, through to July 2019, I’d benefit from…
Chris JK
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Galaxy S7: Short Review (My Next Phone: Revisited)
I wrote this a while ago, but it didn’t seem right to leave it in drafts, so I’ve updated it and here it is. Enjoy! 4 April 2017: If you’ve been following the My Next Phone mini-series, I searched for the perfect phone, and found it in the Samsung Galaxy S7. Running Android 6 out…
Chris JK
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The Sad Demise of my Windows Phone (My Next Phone: Revisited)
Up until recently, my Nokia Lumia 820 had been working flawlessly, with no problems. This is despite it being on the older Windows Phone 8.1 OS, not the newer Windows 10 Mobile. Although I have my old HTC Desire Eye as my 2nd/backup device, I kept my Lumia 820 because it offered a different experience…
Chris JK
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Galaxy S7, Android 8.0 Oreo (My Next Phone: Revisited)
Recently, I hit the 1.5yr mark with my Galaxy S7, and wanted to give you an update of how it’s being going. Wear and tear As I’ve always had my phone in a leather flip case, my S7 is showing barely any signs of wear and tear. However, there is some paint chipping on the…
Chris JK
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My Next Phone: Revisited – Android OEM Skins (née ‘Flavours of Android’)
I wrote this post around November, 2016, when I was deciding between phone manufacturers and comparing Android skins (the User Interface and manufacturer-specific ‘skin’ on top of stock Android) from each of those OEMs. I’ve updated it a little, to reflect my newfound experience with the Galaxy S7. Now that I’ve decided what Operating System…
Chris JK
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My Next Phone: Revisited – How I chose the Galaxy S7
I’d had my heart set on the Huawei P9, which had beaten the LG G5 to the top of my list. I wanted my next phone to be superior in all areas than my current device, and the Huawei P9 fitted the bill. While the Huawei P9 was fantastic with taking photos – the dual…
Chris JK
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My Next Phone – Revisited
When I originally sat down and started My Next Phone, it was with the hope that all my research and blogging would help me make a decision about my next smartphone. Thankfully, it paid off, and I walked away with a phone so good, it still feels new even though I’ve now had it for…
Chris JK
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