If you don’t want carrier-branded apps or tons of partner preinstalled apps, get an unlocked device straight from the factory and not through the carrier because you’ll find that most carrier-branded devices come with so much bloat. A case in point is the new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. This is a beast of a phone … Continue reading
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LG V60 ThinQ 5G + Dual Screen First Impressions
The LG V60 ThinQ 5G + Dual Screen officially launches today and depending on which carrier you pick it up at here in the US, the pricing will be slightly different along with whether or not the Dual Screen is included or a paid option. Either way, this double screen behemoth is out now and … Continue reading
AT&T LG V30 Bloatware – What Apps Come Pre-installed
Depending on which carrier you purchased your LG V30 from, you’ll find a different set of pre-installed apps on them commonly referred to as bloatware. Bloatware is basically any pre-installed app that wouldn’t normally come on an unlocked, carrier free version of the device. The best solution to avoid bloatware is to just buy your … Continue reading
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Coming Exclusively to AT&T on Aug. 11
It’s almost a given now that whenever there’s a new Galaxy S smartphone, there’s going to be a new Active version for AT&T. This year is no different with the brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 Active coming exclusively to AT&T on August 11th. You can actually preorder the device today at att.com/galaxys8active in either Meteor … Continue reading
The LG V20 is My New Universal Remote – Part 2 Review
In the past, there were quite a few Android smartphones and tablets out there that came with IR Blasters. While not many people really used these for anything, I found them quite convenient, especially when used to control my home entertainment equipment. I was able to control devices like my TV, AV unit, DirecTV box, … Continue reading
AT&T LG V20 Bloatware – What Apps Come Preinstalled
Depending on which carrier you purchased your LG V20 from, you’ll find a different set of pre-installed apps on them commonly referred to as bloatware. Bloatware is basically any preinstalled app that wouldn’t normally come on an unlocked, carrier free version of the device. The best solution to avoid bloatware is to just buy your … Continue reading
HTC One M8 and the Bloat Included on the AT&T Version
One of the big issues with carrier branded phones is the fact that many times, they come with bloatware that can not be uninstalled. The HTC One M8 is not exempt from this practice and includes quite a bit of extra software preloaded by AT&T. The AT&T version is actually the second HTC One M8 … Continue reading
Samsung Mobile and AT&T Announce Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Today Samsung and AT&T announced the new Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. Yes, another Galaxy S4, but this one is special. This one is for the active user who wants a smartphone that is life-proof for all their adventures. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is designed to withstand the hazards of everyday life. It is … Continue reading
BlackBerry Z10 Review Part 1: Hardware Impressions
Readers here on this site might not know this, but way back in December, I was given the opportunity to have a private one-on-one with BlackBerry’s VP and Managing Director of RIM USA Sales, Marketing & Operations, Richard Piasentin for GStyle Magazine. At that time, it had already been about 3 years maybe since my … Continue reading
iPhone 4 Pre-orders for Launch Day Sell Out
Looks like demand for the iPhone 4 is off the charts for Apple this year. After only 1 day of pre-order sales, the iPhone 4 is officially sold out online for launch day delivery. The only way now to get it on launch day is to either try to pick one up the day of … Continue reading
Are AT&T's New DataPlus and DataPro Plans Really That Bad?
The internet has been buzzing today at what many claim are the worst plans AT&T have ever come out with and that these new plans are evil and unjust, but are these plans really that bad according to 99.99% of all the comments? Let’s take a look shall we. Unlike most, I will take the … Continue reading