Why I Am Not Buying the New Nexus 5x Or 6P

NEXUS 5X

The Nexus 5X and 6P are some of the newest midrange and high end phones to be launched right now.  They both will be running android 6.0 right out the box.  We know this year that Google spent a lot of time on bringing these two phones some great quality cameras and great fingerprint scanners.  Thats pretty good and makes them now some competitors towards the other OEMS.  But, dont get me wrong, as of now, they are running the latest processors and memory and both come with USB Type-C. They also are now compatible with Google's Wireless Service,Project Fi.  You can also get a protection plan as well with the two phones and $50 of Google Play Credit.   But, is this really good enough for new users or just Nexus fanboys and Android fanboys alike? For those of you using a iPhone 6s and 6S Plus or Galaxy S6 Edge Plus or Note 5 and G4 user, is this a better upgrade to you?  To me, this isn't really much of an upgrade compared to what I have right now.  Here is why I won't be buying the new Nexus phones anytime soon.

Moto G 2015

In July, Motorola had launched their latest gen of the Moto G and the Moto X.  Moto G and the new Moto X came with a lot fire power at launch.  They both are customizable using the Moto Maker. You can engrave them, swap back covers, emerge them into water for over 30 minutes, front facing speakers, great selfie cameras in the front and great quality in the rear as well.  Both will include a Micro SD card slot that you can hold up to 200GB if you know how to format the cards.  You also can use OTG USB which means on the go memory as well.  Not only all of this, but you even have the choice to choose which 4 major carriers you want to be on a plan with. So pick and choose wisely.  Moto G and X both have stock Andorid and the latest Android versions.  So you dont have to worry about OEMs and their apps and wallpapers taking over the screens and storage.  Lets just be honest, who wants bloatware anymore?  With the Moto G, for causual use, you really can't go wrong.  Also the battery life is wonderful! No complaints about that at all. You also get some neat features as well such as the Moto Assistant and the Moto display and the Moto guestures such as flicking your wrist to open camera and karrate chop to turn on Flash Light.  Now the cons are that it doesnt have NFC, wireless charging and no fingerprint scanner.  But for $150-$200, are you willing to sacrafice the few things that matter today?  Let me know your thoughts.

Google Nexus 6

The Google Nexus 6 has been around for an year now almost it seems.  Do you feel it still lives up to its height?  Now, we all people hate the size of this phone.  We know that.  But, for me as a person that came from a LG G Flex which had a 6 inch curved screen and a 720p display, to me it was still a better upgrade to go with the Nexus 6. Got more RAM usage and memory, a better resolution of 2K! The latest updates from the Android OS.  The Nexus 6 has a better camera and no bloatware, a little smaller batter by 180 Mah.  My Nexus 6 is unlocked for switching to carrier I want based on bands and everything else.  It overall was the better choice at the time.  Even now it still is a better choice to me over the new Nexus 6P.  I have wireless charging and NFC with the Nexus 6. Not only that but I still will be getting Android 6.0 before everyone else and possibly before the new Nexus buyers get the Nexus 6P in hands.  Due a month long pre order shipment.  With the Nexus 6 I also am using the Google Wireless service called "Project Fi".  I can be on Wifi in the house one minute, then heading out on an adventure the next minute and still being able to stay connected thanks to Fi Network being able to switch between T-Mobile's towers and Sprint's towers and identifying Wifi hotspots around in the area.  Sure, it doesn't have the greatest processors or benchmarks and all that stuff in between, but it is still a beast even today as we speak.  No, it doesn't have USB Type-C or a fingerprint scanner.  But there are so many ways I can charge the Nexus 6 up now, thanks to Wireless charging built in and the Moto Turbo charger and the Project Fi 6000 Mah power bank that was including in the Project Fi Welcome Kit.  No, it doesn't have a micro SD card slot.  But you can use the Google Drive Cloud which offers 15GB of storage for free and you can use the app on the phone already because it included.  I also can use OTG USB with just a few minor adjustments by downloading a app or 2 which wont kill my ram or storage and connect my 500GB portable hard drive or my 16GB SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick.  So memory isn't a issue for me at all.  Not only that but you can now pick the Nexus 6 up for only $299 on eBay brand new.

CONCLUSION

In the end, it is really up to you all what you want and need. What are you all willing to give up or not give up to have the most satisifaction out of your smartphone? Is it the screen size, is it the battery life, how about the specs, what about the price range?  There is so many things that one has to consider today when purchasing a new phone. Not only that but which carriers are they compatiable on as well also should play a role.  Well, that sums this all up.  So what phone do you own and why and will you be purchasing the new Nexus or Moto or LG or iPhone or Samsung?

MOTO G 1 MONTH REVIEW

GOOGLE NEXUS 6 8 MONTHS LATER 

Moto X Style Pure Edition

Motorola X Style (Pure Edition) Photo By: Motorola

Moto X Style Pure Edition is all about being customized, carrier freedom, and having the pure experience of Android.  You can show your own style by making the phone the way you want it.  You can use the Moto Maker on the Moto X Style on the Motorola official website.  This phone is beautiful from the inside and out.  Motorola gives you the choice to choose your own carrier with having the phone unlocked.  So you can choose any plan from any carrier and you have a working phone.  For people that want to experience pure Android, Motorola is giving you that experience. Not just only the Nexus line, but now Motorola has jumped on board with the whole pure Android.  You not find any skins or bloatware at all on this phone. No having carriers apps all over the phones and their branding.  This will also allow your phone to run faster and smoother.  

This phone comes with endless entertainment with a massive 5.7 inch QHD display and it comes with front facing stereo speakers.  The Moto X Style also comes with a top notch 21MP camera that can keep up with the LG G4 and the Galaxy S6 phone cameras.  It also brings 4K video capture.  You can stay powered all day without having keep your phone charging on the computer or in an outlet  With the newer improved Motorola TurboPower charging, you can get up to 10 hours extra of battery life in just about 15 minutes.  Also another thing is that Motorola promises that the Moto X Style will get the latest updates much faster now and you can teach your phone how to work best for you.  Using the Moto Assist it can react to how you live. Want your phone on mute when at home ?  It will be notified that you have just came home and you want silence from calls, texts, and notifications. This can go with when you are at work, at a food place, at school, and so on.  You can wake the screen just by waving your hand over the screen.  This phone is so unique and different from the norms that we are so use to.  With a price starting at just $399 off contract and unlocked, its well worth the money spent.

Why OnePlus 2 Might Fail As the Flagship Killer!

For the OnePlus 2, the HYPE was real! We now have seen hands-on about this device and what it can do and what it brings to the table. But, we also seen what it can not do and what deal breakers it lost and might cause it not to deliver on its promise as the Flagship Killer.  Although, some of its specs are up to par with the Galaxy S6, M9, G4, and the iPhone 6 Plus, it was missing out on some key features.  Last years's OnePlus One came with NFC.  This year's OnePlus 2 doesn't include it as of right now.  This is a major "Oh-no ".  NFC you will need it for one major function "Android Pay".  Android Pay will be Google's revamp of Google Wallet.  Which will allow you to make purchases with your Android smartphones at grocery stores, gas stations, department stores and so on.. Hopefully OnePlus makes a fix. If not, you are not going to want to purchase the phone.  Also another issue here is that this device won't come with a SD card slot. As we have recently seen Samsung make this move with the Galasy S6 and S6 Edge and possibly the Galaxy Note 5, OnePlus has also made sacrifice by not accepting SD card slots into their phones.  Your only choices this year with the OnePlus 2 are a 16GB internal and 64GB internal storage version of the phone.  These are you only choices. For goodness sake, why are companies still making 16GB internal storages on high-end smartphones? Even reports out are even saying that Apple's iPhone 6s is suppose to still bring a 16GB of internal memory to its flagships.  Once again, Why! But, these are besides the points. Also, OnePlus 2 is equipped with the SnapDragon 810, which is also in the HTC One M9.  This chip has been the talk of the year for its overheating madness.  No word yet on if this is going on in the OnePlus 2 right now. But, will keep a close eye on this as more updates and news continue to unfold. day-by-day.  OnePlus 2 also doesnt come with a removable battery as well.  To some, this can be a big deal.  But, once again I must reference to Samsung as this is becoming a infamous trend and it spreading like a wild-fire! With the 3,000 mah battery in the OnePlus 2 and a Snapdragon 810 chip, better pray battery life isn't a pain as this phone isn't equipped with a quick charger! What in the world OnePlus? What are you doing to your consumers!   One more thing! The OnePlus 2 doesn't have is the Wireless Charging! No Wireless Charging at all is discovered here guys. You have to charge your device up using the USB Type C. Which seems pretty cool and nice and gamechanger.  But, there is another issue here.  It will take about up to 4 hours to charge your device up to 100%! Now, who wants to wait that long for their device to charge up?  Are you all not seeing the big picture here?  This should turn you all away from this device! Its really a NO BRAINER! The only thing that look attractive at this point is the price for the 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory on phone is its price tag @ $389.99! We will talk about that in another article. But, remember what all you are missing and losing out of.  This, my followers, and viewers, and readers is why the OnePlus 2 fails as being a "Flagship Killer".

Motorola Has the True Flagship Killers!

Motorola just possibly may have announced the best phones of the year! Yes, Moto Play, Moto Style, and the Moto G 2015 Edition all look freaking amazing! They cost a third or 2 as some of the other flagship devices that are already out! None of these phones will even cost over $300-$400! Not to mention, they are all off contract! These phones are unlocked as well, so you can go to any major carrier with them.  The cameras on these phones are by far some of the better ones other than the iPhone 6, Galaxy S6, and LG G4.  Plus you can customize them with the Moto Maker on Motorola's website.  You also will have one of the best assistance on your phone other than Google Now, which is the Moto Assistance. Based on the conference video, she seems to be more accurate than previous versions of her. You also get water resistance with the Moto G now because Motorola understands that accidents happen.  They will all come micro SD card slots and will be able to insert 128GB of extra memory plus the internal memory.  They will also come with Turbo chargers for longer battery life.  They will also have NFC as well (Unlike OnePlus Two, cough).  The displays will range from 5-5.7"inch FHD displays! The RAMs will vary between 1-3GB, depends on which models you choose.  Either way, with that Motorola has announced today alone, Apple, Samsung, LG, and HTC now have their hands full! To be all honest, there should be no reason that Motorola fails this year. They now have the unbeatable phones! To OnePlus, I say the Moto Play, Style and Moto G 2015 are all the flagship killers! Moto G, X Style, and X Play all come with stock android and NO BLOATWARE!!!! The X Style and X Play come with Moto Turbo chargers which are faster than the Galaxy S6 chargers.  But for the rest of my viewers and readers, if you would like to check out the specs on the new  moto phones, head on over to the official Motorola website. The link is below.

MOTOROLA OFFICIAL SITE

Moto X Pure Edition in photo

Moto X Style (Pure Edition) Vs iPhone 6 Plus Vs S6 

Moto X Style Spec Sheet

Samsung Galaxy S5 is Now on Freedompop for ONLY $279.99!

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 (from Freedompop)

This  is a great buy and deal! FREE text and calling and 500MB of data for no charge! The only thing you are buying is the Galaxy S5! You will not find another offer like this anywhere! Freedompop and Newegg teamed up to give you a deal of a lifetime! Free service! Free internet! Click the link below to get this deal.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 ON FREEDOMPOP

Samsung Galaxy S6 Phone Case from Spingen Inc

                                  The Samsung Galaxy S6 Phone Case from Spingen Inc.

Today, I received a special delivery in the mail today! An official Samsung Galaxy S6 phone case from Spingen Inc.  The Samsung Galaxy S6 phone was just unveiled yesterday at MWC 2015, it not out yet.  But at least you get a tastes a glimpse of some of the phone cases that are available today for purchase.  This phone case I do have an unboxing and hands on video for right now on my youtube channel.  This phone case is all black and will protect the back of the Galaxy S6. So you won't have to worry about the fingerprint collection on your phone.  So guys, base on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Unboxings and Hands-On videos seen thus far, what do you all think about the phones? Are you pre-ordering one? Do you want one even?  Leave all comments below!

The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are REAL!

Official T-Mobile Image of the Galaxy S6 Edge

This past recent week things have been fired up about Samsung's newest soon to flagship phones.  Lately carriers have been teasing us all with a similar from above which T-Mobile had uploaded to their site in the past week.  Also, there were similar images posted to At&t and Sprint's official sites as well. The most recent leaks have showed up were showing the S6 and S6 Edge on display for a pre register poster by Samsung. 

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge 

From this image, it is hard to tell rather the S6 Edge will have edge screens on both sides. But the CNET Korea site clearly showed the S6 Edge with 2!

Image Provided by CNET/Kora 

The S6 Edge will possibly be the one that majority of the consumers might be willing to know more information on, as it seems to look very interesting.  The screen sizes are similar with 5.1 or 5,2 inch screen display and with AMOLED and QuadHD.  They also might only come with a 2600 mah batterty which is not what we really want.  Possibly a non removable battery and no SD card slot. Which I wouldn't be to upset about especially if they are releasing a model with 128GB of internal memory with 3GB of RAM on board. Also new is that there is suppose to be customization with the TouchWiz! Yay! Customize touchwiz how you want. Similar to like those Theme Launcher Apps you can download on the Google PlayStore.  

For what it seems as of  right now, both of these phones might seem promising.  Lets just keep our fingers crossed for the best and that Samsung gains momentum in the industry again.  So from what you all know and like and heard about the newest and latest of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge phones? Are you even considering to purchase one yet? Leave all comments below. 

Netflix and Samsung team up

For Netflix subscribers that are planning on picking up a Galaxy S5, a Galaxy Note 4 or Galaxy Tab S from Samsung, a newly leaked image suggests that a pretty big bonus will be included. As revealed by Android Central based on an anonymous leak, Samsung and Netflix will begin a promotion on Sunday, January 4, that will see a year’s worth of Netflix offered with no extra charge.

As noted on the image above, that’s a $100 value. The promotion also includes access to Milk Music — Samsung’s own music streaming service — for those who are open to new modes of listening to their favorite tunes.

The promotion will only last until January 17, though, and according to the original report it will only be available to the first 115,000 people that go through the steps to access the promotion and reap the rewards. For those who do buy one of the aforementioned devices, just head to SamsungPromotions.com to register the device. Once that’s done, and if the site accepts the information, then the credits necessary for 12 months of Netflix will be forked over. The best news is that this can be used for both new and existing Netflix subscribers.

Samsung Galaxy Gear Coming September 25

Samsung Galaxy Gear in Berlin

Just announced right after Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the Samsung Galaxy Gear was revealed.  This will have a version of Android on it and you will be able to receive calls and take calls as well. Also you will be able to get notifications too.  This will be arriving in 149 countries around the globe on September 25th, No price point at this time.  But stay tuned as more coverage is being unveiled.  

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 get the 4.2.2 Update this week

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0

Hello everyone, as you may all know that the Samsung Event is almost near.  Now right now, we are not talking about the rumored smartwatch called Samsung Galaxy Gear. We are here to look at a major update on an outdated Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 device. This device was released last year. It recently received a update to upgrade to Jelly Bean 4.2.2. As some models and older devices are still running 4.0, 4.1, and some 4.2.1. The newer android devices might have jelly bean 4.3 preinstalled out the box. What does this mean? Well, you dont have to have the newest and latest device for this minor upgrade or update on the OS. But its there now. For those who have the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 by Samsung, don't need to go out and buy a Galaxy Tab 3 device or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. Well, unless you really need to use an S pen. But there are apps on the PlayStore that will allow you catch up with latest updates and upgrades without even having to wait. So those of you who have this device, you may now check for updates in your settings. 

LG Escape

LG Escape is a great no contract smartphone to have for those of you who want to stay off the contract.  It has a 4.3" display with 4GB of internal memory and up to 32GB of memory for micro SD card.  Its not the best in the market, but if you are not able to get a Samsung Galaxy SIV or a LG G2, then this will be your next option to go.  So, what do you all think about the LG Escape from At&t?  All comments and thoughts are welcomed.

LG Escape

Google Updates minor fixes in Samsung Chromebook

Samsung Series 3 Chromebook

Today, Google pushed out some minor fixes in their low budget laptops which are called Chromebooks.  To check these updates, go www.google.com/chromebook

Galaxy SIII top phone

Although apple took 1 billion dollars from Samsung in court, Samsung latest phone is now the top phone in the U.S. as of today. So, congrats to Samsung Galaxy S III. Its the best.

Samsung Announced the new Note 10.1

Today Samsung announced the new tablet which is available today in major retail stores.  Now this may be the alternative tablet for you if you are not in the market for a iPad.  But there are other 10.1 inch tablets that are out there as well.  For some people it may be a tough decision to make, while others know what they want.  So below are some images of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. 

Samsung galaxy note has two different versions. One of then has 16 GB and another one ha