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HTC Bolt First Impressions: Unboxing Sprint’s Fastest Phone

Posted on November 11, 2016November 11, 2016 by Juan Carlos Bagnell

HTC is wrapping up 2016 with an attractive phone packing an odd combination of hardware components. The Bolt looks like it’s built to similar specifications as Google’s Pixel XL, with large front bezels and a 5.5″ display. Then you notice the front fingerprint sensor, the larger angles and edges, larger camera module, and you realize this isn’t just a re-badged Pixel. There’s a definite feeling that this is a mash-up of previous phones like the HTC 10 and the A9.

Yet there are some design decisions which give us pause. HTC removed the headphone jack on this device. We also see that HTC decided on an older chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, which gave several manufacturers (HTC included) some problems with performance and heat management. Sprint is using this device as a showcase for the newest LTE advancements on its network, but will that be enough of a draw to balance out a few of these compromises?

Before we can review this beauty, we have to get it out of the box. Here’s our HTC Bolt first impressions!

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Google Pixel XL unboxing: This Really Blue is really nagging at us (Video)

Posted on October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by Jules Wang

We know that we’re tailing a few lengths behind our Google Pixel unboxing, but if we’re going to be giving the Pixel XL — in the limited edition Really Blue, no less — its dressing down, we might as well thoroughly think about what we’re holding and what we our expectations will be while our review process begins.Our Juan Carlos Bagnell is on review duty for the XL and he has some big expectations for a $769 phone targeting the average Jane or Joe. See where the Pixel XL matched, ...

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Google Pixel Unboxing: A lot of hype, a lot of box

Posted on October 24, 2016October 25, 2016 by Jaime Rivera

Google has created a lot of excitement over its new Pixel smartphone lineup. Even though the company now argues that this is the first phone actually made by Google, and kind of disowning the previous Nexus brand, it’s clear that the purpose is to mark a new start into how the company will approach the smartphone market.The Google Pixel embodies what the parent of Android envisions that its operating system and hardware should be, so this is a major deal. In the past, the Nexus brand was just not something we saw pushed to glory as we’ve seen Google do with the Pixel.It’s ...

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Telstra delivers Pixel to at least one lucky customer early

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Jules Wang

While many of us still have another week of waiting to go before we can even check the shipping progress page for anticipation of the Google Pixel coming our ways, Australia’s Telstra has blessed at least one person (who just happens to be a Redditor) with one such device way too ...

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CPSC seizes Galaxy Note 7 ruins through subpoena — everyone else gets a box

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Jules Wang

The Galaxy Note 7 continues its exit from the public eye as carriers have now begun taking in units that were recalled over its now infamous battery explosion reports and newer ...

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iPhone 7 Plus First Look: The Experiment Begins

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Jaime Rivera

Even though one of the most familiar smartphones in the market is the iPhone, 2016 has flooded the market with a bevy of very compelling Android competitors, up to the point where some of us in the Pocketnow crew have spent most of our year in Android. Still, Apple has clearly raised the ante with its iPhone 7 line-up, up to the point where some of us have decided to experiment the idea of coming back to the iPhone, though now with an added kick. The iPhone 7 Plus is now more than just a larger iPhone with OIS, so it’s time for our review period to begin, but now under the helm of a ...

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Huawei MediaPad M3 Unboxing and First Look: It’s Loud!

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Jaime Rivera

According to Huawei, tablets in the market aren’t really good enough. Devices that were intended for content consumption don’t really meet those needs, and it intends to fix that with its latest offering. Huawei hasn’t necessarily soared the world with its tablet offerings in the past, but 2016 has showed us that the company can raise the ante in every one of the departments it serves. The company sent us their new MediaPad M3 a few days ago for review, and our first impressions have been so far positive.Watch our unboxing and first impressions video to learn more.Video ...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Unboxing: Well Hello Beautiful

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Jaime Rivera

Samsung has proven that it can re-invent itself and take over 2016 like a chap. The company that once struggled to find success with its Galaxy flagships has impressed many with its Galaxy S7 lineup. Now it’s about that time for the company’s signature phablet, the Galaxy Note 7 to take the stage. After our recent hands-on coverage from the company’s Unpacked event in New York City, we’ve spent a good portion of the last two weeks waiting for our review unit to arrive.It’s about time for us to start with our Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Unboxing. First impressions ...

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ZTE Axon 7 Unboxing: Budget busting first impressions

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Juan Carlos Bagnell

Many companies have claimed that they manufacturer the true flagship budget busting smartphone, and over the last two years we’ve seen some incredible competition heat up around the $400 price point. The line between a true-blue top tier handset and a premium mid-ranger is getting increasingly blurry.Following in the footsteps of companies like Huawei, Motorola, and OnePlus, ZTE is launching a monster of a smartphone in North America with a jaw ...

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Moto Z, Moto Z Force, MotoMods First Impressions!

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Juan Carlos Bagnell

Hello Moto.Today we’re taking our first look at the first, proper, joint flagship phone venture between Lenovo and Motorola. These two companies are both known for creating “flexible” gadgets. Motorola’s MotoMaker is easily the most complete platform available for allowing consumers to personalize and customize their phones. Lenovo has a solid reputation for building modular business accessories and multi-mode PC’s. He have high expectations for what these two manufacturers should be able to accomplish when working together.We recently received a very well ...

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OnePlus 3 First Impressions: Never Settle (for lame packaging)

Posted on June 20, 2016June 21, 2016 by Juan Carlos Bagnell

What do you expect from a phone these days? Does a smartphone define or compliment your personal style? What kind of performance do you require to get your work done? How much are you willing to pay for that performance?For fans of Android we’ve been through some highs and lows over the last couple years when looking at manufacturers building “price disrupting” handsets. Initially the Nexus was a high water mark we could point to for companies to include high end processors in lower cost devices. OnePlus took that philosophy and paired it with a fairly unpopular ...

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Sony XPERIA X First Impressions: A step away from the high end…

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Juan Carlos Bagnell

Sony is in a state of transition. Walking away from the ultra-high end market, the Z line of phones is no more. The idea is to streamline, whittle back on “marketing bullet point” specs, but still deliver a device which meets consumer needs.The Xperia X takes a step away from some of the more outlandish features found in previous Sony flagships. You won’t find a 4K display here, a 5″ 1080p LCD will satisfy most people. A bleeding edge Qualcomm chipset is great for gaming, but Sony took a step back here too, moving to a Qualcomm 650. And yet, alongside these more ...

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Huawei P9 Unboxing & First Impressions: Dual Leica Cameras

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Juan Carlos Bagnell

2016 is turning out to be a year for interesting camera experiments.Huawei is the second company this year to use dual rear cameras on a flagship phone. Unlike the LG G5, which has a standard camera and an extreme wide angle shooter, the P9 has two cameras with the same view, but with different tasks for color and light. The primary camera takes color photos just like any other smartphone might, but the second sensor only shoots in black and white. This monochrome sensors is designed to maximize light and detail. ...

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HTC Vive Unboxing and Setup: This Was Crazy!

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Jaime Rivera

Doing a video about VR is complicated in its own way, but when you talk about the HTC Vive, well, one video might not be enough. Just like in the case of the average gaming computer, there is nothing simple about the HTC Vive. The Fedex guy needed a trolley to drag the box to my doorstep, not because it’s heavy, but because it’s huge.Cutting through the external cardboard, you’re greeted with a large dark package that’s held in place by foam and plastic protection. The added padding padding may seem to be overkill, but it starts making sense when you dig within. The Vive’s box is ...

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iPad Pro 9.7 Unboxing: A breath of fresh “Air”

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Jaime Rivera

Right after the UPS guy left yesterday, FedEx stopped by with another package I was eagerly anticipating. Yes, I was up at 3am pre-ordering this new iPad Pro, and no, I didn’t just do it for the review. I’ve spent two years waiting for this tablet, and it’s finally time to open it up.Apple ignored the 9.7-inch form factor that made its tablet lineup famous, in favor for a larger and more TV-like variant. It was only a matter of time before the company realized that standard sized iPads are always the way to go, and if you’re willing to add some Pro features to it, it would just ...

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