Stephen Radochia

3 days ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

I'm enjoying my Google Pixel 9a much more than I thought. It's not a significant advancement from the Pixel 8a in any one area, but the overall experience feels polished in a way I haven't felt on previous Pixel A-series phones. I usually recommend people wait until the first sales hit on the Pixel 9a, but this year, I'm comfortable with the value Google offers on launch. Unfortunately, I didn't have a similarly pleasant experience with my Pixel 7a.

4 days ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

I admit to loving folding phones. I like the larger foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but they cost a lot of money, and manufacturers haven’t convinced me that the higher price is worth it. However, flip phones give me most of the functionality of a traditional smartphone at a price we’re used to. If you’re tempted by folding phones, Motorola makes some of the best. The Motorola Razr 2024 is fantastic, but it will still cost around $700.

4 days ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

Microsoft recently turned 50, solidifying a remarkable run in a constantly evolving industry. Microsoft may not get everything right, but survival is an art form, and 50 years in business is nothing to sneeze at. However, instead of highlighting the company's software achievements with Windows and Office, I want to focus on an area where Microsoft failed: smartphones. Windows Phone suffered from numerous self-inflicted wounds, but the marketplace didn't do it any favors.

4 days ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

It takes a lot to get me to feel strongly about a smartphone, but I hate the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. I don't often celebrate a device losing software support, but Samsung is doing Galaxy S20 Ultra owners a favor. If you've hung in with one this long, I hope this is the catalyst you need to upgrade. It's not just the Galaxy S20 Ultra's poor performance that draws my ire. The phone ushered in an era for Samsung of overpriced, ugly flagships.

5 days ago | androidpolice.com | Stephen Radochia

I've always enjoyed the original Google Pixel XL in Really Blue. The Pixel 2 XL gets all the attention, and rightfully so, but something about the Pixel XL's design appeals to me. Until recently, it was the last time Google got aggressive with pigmentation on a phone, and I loved its clean aesthetic. It also reminds me of when Google kept its Android software mostly stock, and I enjoyed my experience with the phone. Unfortunately, time passed the Google Pixel XL by.