We've seen some trends in flagship phones over the past few months. An ultra wide camera. A telephoto lens. A TOF sensor. An OLED display with a resolution of 1440p. Curved glass on the front and back. Fast wired charging. A waterdrop notch housing only the front camera. I could go on and on about … Continue reading Where Flagship Phones Are Headed
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Xiaomi Mi 9 – The Perfect Mid-Ranger
At only about $500, the Xiaomi Mi 9 truly is a flagship killer. It boasts a top-of-the-line Snapdragon 855, an vibrant 6.39" 1080p AMOLED screen, and a 48 megapixel triple camera. It scored 107 on DXOMARK, which is 2 more than the 105 scored on the iPhone XS (Not to mention the iPhone is double … Continue reading Xiaomi Mi 9 – The Perfect Mid-Ranger
Apple: The Phone Problem
Apple is quite weak in their laptops and desktops, but their phones seem to be the strongest. Due to the fact that all phones are expensive, Apple's price disadvantage is a lot less noticeable. However, their technology is also outclassed by other competitors. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro, for example, has a much better camera … Continue reading Apple: The Phone Problem
Apple: The Desktop Problem
In addition to problems with the laptop line, Apple has problems with their desktop line as well. The Mac Pro is too old and expensive, with a 6-core configuration costing 4 times as much (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/xc3LXP) as a custom build one with similar performance and the 12-core configuration can cost 3 times as more than a … Continue reading Apple: The Desktop Problem
Apple: The Laptop Problem
Does more. Costs less. It's that simple. This was Apple's old slogan, but nowadays, it's quite the opposite. Since Steve Jobs' death, Apple's innovation has stagnated, and so has their growth. It is evident that consumers want more than just simple product refreshes. They want incredible product revamps that change the way people see technology. … Continue reading Apple: The Laptop Problem
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