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The Nothing Phone 3 Is Here! Unboxing the Boldest Android of 2025
July 16, 202500:12:46

The Nothing Phone 3 Is Here! Unboxing the Boldest Android of 2025

Nothing is back, this time with the Nothing Phone 3, aiming to elevate its mobile ambitions to the big leagues. I unboxed the Nothing Phone 3 on the Android Faithful podcast, and right away it stands out with its translucent design and the all-new Glyph Matrix, a circle of around five hundred LEDs t...

I tested Perplexity's AI-browser Comet and I'm STOKED
July 11, 202500:20:11

I tested Perplexity's AI-browser Comet and I'm STOKED

Perplexity granted me access to its new Comet browser, an agentic experience that aims to weave its AI smarts into the web browsing experience. From scheduling, research, comparison shopping, and organizing the browser UI, I tested a number of promises made about the Comet browser. Can it possibly b...

Unboxing the TCL NXTPAPER 14: E-Paper Magic on a Massive Screen
July 09, 202500:07:03

Unboxing the TCL NXTPAPER 14: E-Paper Magic on a Massive Screen

TCL finally brought its mega-sized TCL NXTPAPER 14 tablet to the US! This device is a sight to behold in person, with a truly unique superpower: It operates in a special mode that resembles e-ink while still retaining color and refresh rate! This device is a killer media consumption device and can e...

I Tested the Moto Razr Ultra For Three Weeks: Best Clamshell Foldable?
June 26, 202500:10:12

I Tested the Moto Razr Ultra For Three Weeks: Best Clamshell Foldable?

This phone doesn’t just turn heads, it makes me reflect on what I actually want from a flip style foldable. Carrying the Razr Ultra around the mountains of San Rafael, I felt like I was holding a piece of the past along with a vision of the future. The wood finish and titanium frame stand out, thoug...

Budget XR or Just a Giant Display? RayNeo Air 3s Honest Review
June 23, 202500:09:57

Budget XR or Just a Giant Display? RayNeo Air 3s Honest Review

RayNeo’s Air 3s glasses deliver a surprisingly immersive 201-inch personal display experience at an affordable price, but their XR capabilities are still a work in progress. I share my hands-on impressions after testing the Air 3s at Mobile World Congress and spending time with them at home. While t...

The complicated history of the AI button
June 13, 202500:11:34

The complicated history of the AI button

AI buttons just invaded 2025 smartphones. But do they boost productivity or waste space? I put Motorola, Nothing & OnePlus under the microscope to find out. After watching, you’ll know whether AI buttons are worth it, which phones do it best, and what’s coming next in mobile AI.👇 📱 Phones covered:...

Five Apple iOS 26 features that Android users had first (and one more thing)
June 10, 202500:07:42

Five Apple iOS 26 features that Android users had first (and one more thing)

Apple's WWDC 2025 brought flashy updates, but Android users might feel a little deja vu. This is how iOS 26's features stack up against Android's legacy. I break down how Apple's latest innovations connect directly to features Android users have enjoyed for nearly a decade, from call screening that ...

Valentin on Why Community Matters More Than Algorithms
June 06, 202500:54:26

Valentin on Why Community Matters More Than Algorithms

Jason Howell chats with Valentin, the European creator guy, about his path from growing up around cameras in Vienna to eight years in New York’s indie film scene, and ultimately to YouTube and community leadership. They discuss the realities of working solo versus in a team, and Valentin opens up ab...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Impressions: Light, Thin, Worth the Hype?
June 04, 202500:09:29

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Impressions: Light, Thin, Worth the Hype?

Samsung finally released the Galaxy S25 Edge, and I've got it in-hand on Android Faithful! We break down pricing (starting at $1,299), that impossibly thin and ultra-light design, the 6.8" 144 Hz AMOLED edge display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 power, and the triple-lens 200 MP camera system. Plus: we stack ...

Google Nexus One: Android Trailblazer
June 02, 202500:08:38

Google Nexus One: Android Trailblazer

Remember Google's first "superphone"? The Google Nexus One was a trailblazer and its DNA is sprinkled throughout much of the modern smartphone landscape. Here I revisit the pivotal moment when Google, frustrated by carrier-modified Androids and Apple’s growing dominance, unveiled the Nexus One, a de...

Google IO 2025 Feels Different, Here's Why
May 23, 202500:26:10

Google IO 2025 Feels Different, Here's Why

Google I/O 2025 put artificial intelligence front and center, with Gemini now powering everything from Android devices and search to creative tools and buzz-generating XR wearables. I break down how Google’s latest announcements signal a new era where AI is seamlessly woven into daily experiences. F...

A Week of My Life with the Motorola Razr Ultra
May 15, 202500:05:38

A Week of My Life with the Motorola Razr Ultra

I've lived with the Motorola Razr Ultra for more than a week. A full review is in the pipeline, but I want to share a few of my impressions because this phone is amazing... and also a little unpredictable. ✅ Motorola supplied me with this device for this review. ✅ Motorola gets no say in the editori...