In 2026, every Android brand is moments away from disaster
… Of those three, I’d strongly argue that technology innovation is the best way to get a phone to stand out in 2026. …
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12 pioneering phones that launched ahead of their time
… Nextbit Robin I still have a Nextbit Robin in my storage closet, and its teal-and-mint color scheme still looks just as fresh as the day it launched. But its real innovation was smart storage. Nextbit envisioned a smartphone where you would never have to manage your local storage again. …
I don't recognize the Android I fell in love with anymore
… Long before Scoped Storage was a thing, you could access any file from any app. …
5 things Samsung needs to do to get me excited about its flagships again
… The Plus gave you a bit of a boost to battery capacity, storage, and screen size. …
This is my favorite camera phone of the year but it has a price tag for the ages
… These Ultra phones have quickly established themselves as some of the best camera phones in the world, while also bringing interesting innovations, but the last two generations — both of which I really liked — were only available in China. …
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra gets its spark back, but I still want more
… Would I love to see more of an identity and innovation from the de facto king of Android? …