Category: Mobile

Meet Airalo: An Affordable eSIM Service Offering Global Coverage

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Moto Z Review Rewind ⏪

Released in 2016 the Moto Z and its Moto Mods were primed to change the way we use our smartphones. 5 years later, 4 Moto Z versions and no Moto Z5 on the horizon the dream is dead.⁠
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But, how has the original Moto Z held up since 2016 and is it still usable in 2021? ⁠

New Motorola One Action Is Like Having a GoPro In Your Smartphone

Motorola has finally unveiled the rumoured Motorola One Action and it is shaping up to be a pretty exciting looking device. Full disclaimer here, I am a huge Motorola fan, and not in the ‘I had a Razr before Razrs were cool (I did though…just saying). My first device was a Motorola, and I have…

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Motorola Z3 Play Review: Third Times a Charm?

Motorola committed to three generations of Moto Mod compatible phones. Well, we have reached that third generation with the Z3 Play. Is this one last kick at the can or third times a charm?

I have spent several months with the Z3 Play now to give it a full and proper review. Is it worth the price tag? Are Mods any good? Check out the review to see where I landed after using the phone as a proper daily driver.

#HelloMoto – Motorola is Turning 90!

Motorola is one of the most iconic technology brands ever. They brought us the first ever mobile phone, the DynaTAC 8000X, the StarTac flip-phone, the Razr and the first truly modular phones.

Motorola is celebrating its 90th birthday right now, so lets take a quick trip down memory lane and check out some stellar deals from Moto to celebrate this amazing achievement.

Moto G6 vs. Moto G6 Play: Which Should You Buy

Motorola has released a fresh lineup of moto g phones, the moto g6, g6 play and g6 plus. The g6 and g6 play are the only two available here in Canada. How do they compare to each other? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out!

Moto G6 Review: The Best Mid-Range Phone You Can Buy (2018)

Before the original Moto G, mid-range phones were hardly even an afterthought for most users. The Moto G changed all that and opened the floodgates for device makers to start showing that you do not need to have flagship specs and pricing to give customers a great smartphone experience.

After years of dominating the mid-range market the last years, Moto G5 was more or less a flop, so expectations are understandably low with the release of the g6 this year.

Check out my review of the moto g6. Can Motorola return to the top of the heap in the mid-range game?

Moto Z3 (Potential) Leaks!

The Moto Z line of phones have been some of the most polarizing Motorola has ever released. The original Z, released in 2016 featured an ultra-thin design, no headphone jack, USB-C connectivity and most notable, the ability to attach “Moto Mods” which gave users the ability to attach various “modules” to the back of the smartphone such as a battery, speaker, print or projector.

Users were skeptical if this design would stick, but Motorola committed to at least three years of this design language and support for mods.

This week we have seek a significant leak that appears to show Lenovo is sticking to its word and will be announcing the Moto Z3 soon, with mod support. Check out the leaks!

Moto Mods – “Modify Your Smartphone”

Motorola was kind enough to send along a few Moto Mods to test drive with the Moto Z2 Play that they have also sent for review. Check out the Moto Insta-Share Projector and the Polaroid Insta-Share Printer!

Add QI Wireless Charging To (Almost) Any Phone

Qi wireless charging has been around for several years now. However, most phones, flagships included have chosen to skip adding the feature to their devices each year until Apple invented the technology when they announced the newest iPhone, the iPhone X. With such a limited supply of Qi enable phones accessory makers have begun to fill in the void left by the manufacturers by creating USB-connected Qi wireless dongles.

Check out this review of the Nillkin Qi Wireless USB-C Charging Receiver.

How To Turn Off iPhone Throttling in iOS 11.3

There has been a lot of debate over Apple’s decision to throttle older iPhones to maintain battery life at the sacrifice of performance. Man, myself included, feel this is a very intelligent solution to a very real problem plaguing smartphones today. Others, however, feel the opposite demanding functionality to reverse this change made by Apple. With iOS 11.3, users now have the ability to turn off throttling.

Moto Z2 Play Now Available At Videotron With A Very Enticing Add-On

If you’re a Videotron cutomer and are looking for a new device you should certainly check out the Moto Z2 Play. Not only is this an excellent phone, for a limited time customers will receive a Moto Instal-Share Projector Mod at no extra cost. That is a savings of $400 CAD!

OnePlus 5 Wish List

The rumor train is getting up to speed regarding the OnePlus 5 which is slotted for a Q2/Q3 2017 release. With that in mind, why not spin up a wish list of things that must be a part of the next “Flagship Killer”?

Pixie: A Better Bluetooth Tracker?

Always losing your keys or wallet? Kids forgot where they stashed your iPad? TV remote swallowed by the couch? Check out the Pixie Bluetooth tracking beacon. The Pixie is a slightly different take on Bluetooth trackers that mixes in augmented reality.