Consumer Tech
Samsung Announces New “Buy and Try” Program For Its Foldable Smartphones
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Are you still on the fence when it comes to buying one of Samsung’s foldable smartphones? This new program might help you make up your mind. Tuesday (Feb.23), Samsung announced it is offering to customers a “Buy and Try” program for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. The Korean tech giant is hoping with this new initiative to help customers find out if Samsung’s latest foldable devices are right for them and is a part of its commitment to making the devices accessible to everyone. For the first time, Samsung offers a program for its mobile devices that will extend the return policy from 15 days to 100 days after consumers buy either the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G or Galaxy Z Flip 5G. The program’s announcement comes af...
When Apple’s iPhone 13 Is Announced, It Will Reportedly Have These Upgrades
Source: Apple / iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini It hasn’t been a year yet since the release of the iPhone 12, but we are already talking about the iPhone 13 and what to expect from Apple’s forthcoming new flagship smartphone model. Tech YouTuber Filip Koroy (EverythingApple Pro) linked up with Max Weinbach, a well-known leaker, and revealed that the iPhone 13 would be sporting some major upgrades. Weinbach tells Koroy that Apple will “refine” the matte back on the iPhone 13 Pro model with a “more grippy textured back that will be slightly more comfortable [to hold],” taking cues from Google’s Pixel smartphone, which already sports a similar design feature. Weinbach also notes that the iPhone 13’s chassis “will not be changing, so overall the same look at the iPhone 12 lineup.” Another upgrade...
Beats & fragment design Come Together For New Powerbeats Pro Collaboration
Source: Beats / Powerbeats Pro x fragment design New year, new Beats By Dre collaboration. Beats By Dre closed out 2020 by collaborating with Japanese contemporary jewelry label Ambush for a sick glow-in-the-dark pair of its Powerbeats. To kick-off 2021, the brand started by Dr. Dre, now owned by Apple, is linking up with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design fashion label. While Ambush’s Powerbeats were made to stand out, fragment design’s Powerbeats Pro are staying true to the Fujiwara’s love of keeping things very minimal. The wireless buds come in the Japanese musician and designer’s signature monochromatic style. What separates them from any other typical pair of Powerbeats Pro earbuds is the addition of the fragment’s iconic lightning bolt logo while the right side and “FRGMNT” letterin...
HHW Tech Review: Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro Has One New Feature That Puts It In A Class By Itself
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 I loved Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ and appreciated the follow-up Galaxy Buds Live. Now the company is kicking off the new year with the even more impressive Galaxy Buds Pro. Samsung’s clear answer to Apple’s AirPods Pro has arrived and quickly has become one of the items I HAVE TO CARRY WITH ME when I hit these socially distant streets. Design & Quality Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 I love two things about Samsung, the company listens to its customers and constantly learns from its previous models and applies that to new designs. That continues to be the case with Galaxy Buds Pro, with Samsung deciding to take design aspects from both the Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy Buds Live to bring the Galaxy Buds Pro to fruition. Source: Bernard S...
Samsung Unveils Its New Flagship Galaxy Phone Lineup The S21, S21+ and S20 Ultra
Source: Samsung / Samsung Mobile Samsung is back, and to kick off the new year announced its newest additions to its Galaxy smartphone lineup and more. On the final day of CES, Samsung held its first virtual unpacked event of the new year, but unlike previous years, the South Korean tech giant decided to hold the event a month earlier. Today (Jan.14), the company unveiled its cheaper Galaxy S21, S21+, and fully loaded S21 Ultra they hope will lure more buyers to its smartphones. The Galaxy S21 & S21+ Source: Samsung / Galaxy S21 and S21+ Kicking things off, Samsung announced the new Galaxy S21 ($799) and Galaxy S21+ ($1,000). Samsung faithful will be happy to see the company shaved $200 off the device, a huge plus in the world still in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. How did they a...
Brooklyn-Based Company Grado Labs Introduces Its First Truly Wireless Earphones, The GT220
Source: Grado /GT220 These bad boys are years in the making and boast some impressive features. Tuesday (Oct.20), Brooklyn-based audio company Grado Labs, founded in 1953 by audio legend Joseph Grado announced its first truly wireless earphones, the GT220. When designing the earbuds, the company revealed that it wanted to take its time creating a compact and versatile wireless headphone that offers such vocality and depth. Source: Grado / GT220 The GT220 features a bifurcated capacitive touch system that offers users different controls just by touching them. The left bud controls phone & voice while the right bud controls music playback. The GT220 creates a tight seal in the ear with just a twist lock to help provide the best sound quality. Source: Grado / GT220 The GT220 also features...
Beats New $50 Flex Wireless Earphones Arrive Right On Time Following Apple’s iPhone 12 Reveal Event
Source: Beats / Apple Yes, Beats is still dropping earphones despite all signs indicating that Apple is slowly phasing the company out. Beats’ latest offering, the Beats Flex wireless earphones, gives fans of the brand a very affordable option. Source: Beats By Dre / Beats Beats unveiling the new $50 Beats Flex wireless earbuds come right after Apple announced it would no longer include a pair of earphones or charging cube when the iPhone 12 drops. The Beats Flex is a much-needed update to the wrap around the neck style of wireless earphones first introduced in 2017. The Beats Flex doesn’t have all of the features that Apple’s AirPods boast. Still, it does definitely deliver a solid listening experience and features the latest technology plus great battery life at a budget price. The Beats...
Apple Reveals Full 5G iPhone 12 Lineup During Its Latest Reveal Event
It looks like all of the leaks were indeed true, the Apple finally confirmed its lineup of iPhone 12 smartphones and announced the new iPhone 12 Mini. Today (Oct.13), Apple held another one of well-produced virtual presentations to announce it will release variations of the iPhone 12. Like the previous iteration of Apple’s flagship smartphone, the iPhone 11, the iPhone 12 will also come in a regular base model, and two higher-tier models, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. But that’s where the similarities end because there will also be a brand new mini model of the iPhone 12 as well. Oh, and the iPhone 12 brings the devices into the world of 5G… FINALLY. iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini Source: Apple / iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini Apple knows a market of smartphone users who do not want...
Images of Apple’s iPhone 12 Lineup Leak Ahead of Big Reveal Event
Source: Apple / Evan Blass (Voice) Apple is usually good at keeping its newest iPhone models close to its chest, but leaks ahead of their big event have reportedly revealed its newest smartphone. Tim Cook and his folks at Apple in just a few hours are set to unveil the iPhone 12 lineup of smartphones. Unfortunately, a leak from phone leaker Evan Blass of Voice has literally stolen some of the tech company’s thunder and gave us the first glimpse at all four phones. Blass has shared what looks to be official renders of Apple’s worst-kept secret, the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPhone 12 Mini, which he claims pretty much confirms all the rumors swirling around the devices. Apple can breathe a sigh of relief because the images don’t really give away many details about the ...
Samsung’s Newest Smartphones, Smart Watches & More On Sale During Amazon Prime Day
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Amazon Prime Day 2020 has finally arrived, and Samsung is offering a ton of deals on all of its latest devices. Prime Day, the annual sale available to Prime members, is back, and Amazon is hoping that event that rivals Black Friday and Cyber Monday and usually rakes in an estimated $5 billion in transactions will keep the same energy during a global pandemic. Many company’s take part during Prime Day, the Korean tech giant, Samsung, being one of them is offering big deals on all of its devices, ranging from its latest lineup of smartphones like the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, its S7 tablets, and 8K televisions you’re going to need when PS5 and Xbox Series X drops. Let’s step into the deals below that will all live on both Amazon and on Samsung.com se...
Would You Like A Deal?: Great Finds On Amazon Ahead of Prime Day
Source: NurPhoto / Getty Amazon Prime Day had its wig pushed back to October 13-14 due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. With the company’s big sale day just around the corner, there are already deals customers can take advantage of. The event usually takes place in July is now kicking off the holiday shopping season unofficially ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Shoppers usually take advantage of Prime Day to secure a bevy of devices, whether it’s a new laptop, pair of wireless headphones, gaming consoles, smartphones, or Amazon Alexa-powered devices. Ahead of the October 13-14 Prime Day kickoff, Amazon is already offering some deals that Prime Members can take advantage of. So it would do you a great service sign-up for Amazon Prime’s 30-day trial membership so you can enjoy t...
Hypebeast Alert: Master & Dynamic Unveil Latest Virgil Abloh Designed Louis Vuitton Collab
Source: Master & Dynamic / Louis Vuitton Master & Dynamic links up with Louis Vuitton again to supply you with the most luxurious wireless earbuds on the market. Louis Vuitton unveiled the second iteration of its Horizon earbuds, but this time iconic fashion house enlisted Virgil Abloh to apply his touch to the accessory. The new buds, made in collaboration with New York-based audio brand Master & Dynamic, take its cues from the latest Louis Vuitton Men’s fashion line trends. Source: Master & Dynamic / Louis Vuitton The second-generation Horizon earbuds feature monogram detailing with neon green accents to help them stand out while you’re wearing them. They also have noise-canceling and ambient listening modes, wireless charging, and allow up to 30 hours of listening. The s...
