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The case for an actively minimalist smartphone
We've all been there, mindlessly scrolling through a store website or social media or the news or streaming video services, when you stop and ask "What am I doing? Why? Stop it." I had to do it just...
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Why aren't keyboard phones viable anymore?
My very first smartphone was a PalmOne Treo 650, and it had a keyboard. I eventually moved through various Palm phones, up to the HP Pre3, before everything Palm fell apart and I begrudgingly made the...
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So, it turns out that blue-light filtering glasses are complete bulls***
This morning I went to an optometrist for a regular eye exam. The optometrist got my updated prescription locked in and swapped out for the assistant / salesperson that would help me find the right...
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The next iPhone will be unveiled on September 12 — here's what to expect
Mark your calendars: September 12th will bring the launch of the next iPhone, and it's bound to bring more than just minor upgrades to the flagship of Apple's lineup. Here's what you should expect to...
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The Google Pixel 8 will be unveiled on October 4th — here's what we know
Google's set to show off the next step in its Pixel smartphones on October 4th, 2023, and they're sure to bring some interesting features to the party. And it just happens that Google has managed to...
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Qi2 wireless charging with magnetic alignment is finally happening
When the Qi2 wireless charging standard was unveiled back in January, we knew it would be a while before we saw it in any shipping products. It takes time to develop, manufacture, and distribute new...
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Grid's BlackBerry Bold 9000 display is a beautiful tribute at a mobile icon
Grid Studio is marking their third anniversary with a three-dale sale running from today through September 10th. Grid's unique vintage tech displays take the gadgets that defined the future we live in...
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Sneak Peek: The Next BIG Thing from Punkt!
Earlier this month, I traveled to Berlin to attend the IFA Global Consumer Electronics Show. Over a few beers, I had the chance to catch up with the Punkt. team. They were in Berlin for closed-door...
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Titanium, USB-C, Action! The iPhone 15 Pro is the same, but better
Another year, another iPhone. Love it or hate it, Apple still sets the tech calendar and, to some extent, the tech market - especially smartphones - for the year. And every year, there's a nearly...
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Punkt MC02 with all-new Apostrophy OS now available for pre-order
Following up on my sneak peek in September, I'm excited to share the news with the CrackBerry community that the Punkt. MC02 5G Secure Phone is now available for pre-order.If you don't know what that...
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Nomad pairs nicely with iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15 Pro is here, and I decided to upgrade this year. Apple's new titanium design with subtly curved edges is once again just a beautiful piece of hardware (you can read my review here). As...
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CrackBerry's Top 23 of '23
Contest ClosedCongratulations to our grand prize winner: supertofanaFirst prize winner: TheRealJSpearsRunner up winner: jaj19642023 is almost over and it's been a big year. NSYNC reunited, Disney...
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What is AphyOS?
In today's tech landscape dominated by Apple and Google, the idea of a new mobile OS seems ambitious, if not audacious. Yet, Apostrophy AG, a Swiss startup, might just be on to something with their...
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The closest thing yet to a true iPad competitor
OnePlus is a company that certainly has a storied history. In the midst of a fairly crowded smartphone market at the time, they jumped onto the scene in 2013, promising "flagship killing" smartphones...
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5 things we love after trying AphyOS
There's a new operating system on the block. It's called AphyOS. And it cares about privacy.Apostrophy, the company behind Aphy, describes itself as "champions of data sovereignty." They believe your...
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Is the S24 | S24+ Worth the Upgrade?
Last week, Samsung introduced the S24 series of smartphones to world. If you're anything like me, you likely have been caught up in the excitement of the new phone, it's brand-new features and upgrades...
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Samsung S24 - Worth the Upgrade?
I love big phones, and I cannot lie. This is why I've been a user of Samsung's larger offerings since the Note 2 (RIP IR blaster, the best feature). Apart from a few test drives with the ZFold and...
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Installing Android Apps on the Punkt. MC02
Best answer: Yes, you can install Android apps on the Punkt. MC02. With GMS Wizard, you can easily get your favorite apps from the Google Play Store onto your MC02. It's a straightforward way of...
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One phone, two experiences! How AphyOS balances privacy and compatibility
If you get your hands on the new Punkt. MC02 and fire up AphyOS, you'll notice something very unique right away. The software experience is split in two.Separating two usage scenarios in one phone...
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Essential Pixel 8 features you need to set up now!
Google's Pixel 8 series is a gem for anyone craving the quintessential Android experience. Known for introducing fresh features with each release, the Pixel 8 is no exception, especially with its...
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