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Tap my Twin: Keep your brain trained [Review]

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Overview

Time to train your brain. That’s right, keep yourself sharp with Tap my Twin by matching colors and shapes and beat your high score in this fast paced game.

Developer: DAE Studios
Cost: Free (In-app purchase to remove ads for $2.24)
Game Play

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Main Menu

Tap my Twin is easy to understand yet deceivingly hard game to master. It incorporates matching shapes and colors within a matter of seconds.

Each level features a countdown timer that starts at three. You must match either the color or shape of the object shown before the time runs out. When searching for the match, if there is no shape of the same color to match, then you must match the color and not the shape.

The countdown timer doesn’t exactly countdown in seconds, per se. It goes from three to one, but those numbers represent the points you receive if you answer correctly at that moment. The deeper you get in the game, the faster it goes. Think of it like countdown trivia at a sports bar.

Once you answer the question correctly, you quickly move to the next one. If you don’t answer correctly, then the game is over. Your high score is recorded and you are then given the option to share your score via the usual social media places.

At the end of some of the rounds, you are offered a chance to watch a video and receive a reward. It could be an extra time bonus at the end of you turn or an extra life to pick up where you left off. It also connects with Google Achievements as well as comparing high scores with your friends and globally.

Review

I love these brain teaser games that are setup as simple and yet hard. They reel you in with,

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Gameplay

“Hey just match the color or shape”, but then it gets tricky. It could show you a purple triangle and the options are a yellow triangle, purple circle, yellow square, blue square, and blue hexagon. So which one do you choose? Everything in you says you must choose the purple triangle because triangle and triangle, right? Wrong. You must choose the purple circle. Then you kick yourself in the butt and start over.

Then there is the added pressure of the timer counting down to throw you in a panic. Your mind is racing to answer what should be an easy answer but it’s not. That is the definition of a good game, frustrating you just enough that you have to keep playing while not being painstakingly annoying. It a fine balance, and they got it right here.

Conclusion

This is a fun quick play game that can become really addictive, really fast. It doesn’t take much brainpower to understand the how to play, but keeping up is the challenge. The one thing I am confused about is the option to remove ads. The only ads I have seen is the optional ones after gameplay that allows you power ups. There are no other ads that I have seen. So keep that in mind when deciding about the upgrade.

Download Tap my Twin in the Play Store

Full Sony Xperia X family of phones coming to US

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Sony has confirmed that all of its recently introduced Xperia X smartphones will be available in the United States. Indeed, this is quite the departure for a company who has often overlooked the country as a place to sell its mobile wares.

Ask most people in the smartphone space whether or not you can get a Sony handset and you’ll get all sorts of answers. Are they available with a carrier? Which models? Do you have to go online-only to pick one up? Is it GSM or does Sony have something for Verizon? A hundred questions, a hundred answers.

Things could be clearing up for Sony, however, as we learn the company is planning to offer all four (yep, four) of its new Xperia X line of phones in the US. Expected to sell across a number of outlets including Amazon, B&H Photo Video, and Best Buy, the unlocked phones range from around $280 on up to $700.

Here’s a quick breakdown of each model:

Xperia X

The Xperia X is the standard bearer and packs the specs you’d look for in your typical flagship device. Boasting a a 5-inch (1920 x 1080) display, the phone houses a Snapdragon 650 processor and a high-performance 23-megapixel camera. Around front is a 13-megapixel sensor for selfies.

Powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow, you’ll also find 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, as well as a 2,620mAh battery. Pricing comes out to $550 with availability on June 26.

Xperia XA

The Xperia XA dials down the resolution on the screen to a 1280 x 720 pixel image but retains the 5-inch size. In place of the Qualcomm CPU is an octa-core MediaTek Helio chipset clocked at 2GHz, bolstered by 2GB RAM. Storage is 16GB with microSD expansion support for up to 200GB. The camera drops down to 13-megapixel while the front-facing shooter comes in at 8-megapixels; battery is ever slightly larger at 2700mAh. Priced at a mere $280, the XA launches on July 17.

Xperia X Performance

The strongest and toughest of the line, the X Performance amps up the standard model with a 2.1GHz Snapdragon 820 processor and the slightly bigger 2700mAh battery. Additionally, it offers 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and boasts a water-resistant coating, too. Available on July 17, this one will run you $700.

Xperia XA Ultra

The Xperia XA is the biggest of them all at 6-inches however the display resolution stays put at 1920×1080 pixels. Also powered by a MediaTek processor, this one comes with a 21.5-megapixel rear camera and 16-megapixel front camera. The Xperia XA Ultra will begin shipping from July 24 with a respectable $370 sticker.

[Review] Consider an Aukey lens for your photography bag

Andrew Orr
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If you’ve been reading most of my work here on AndroidGuys, you’ll know of my photography hobby. If not, check out my past articles about photo apps and mobile photography tools. Recently I was sent an Aukey super wide angle lens attachment for smartphones.

First Look

Lens attachments for smartphones range from affordable to expensive. The two most important factors when it comes to cameras are the digital sensor and the lens. Aukey’s line of lenses are more affordable for your needs, but that doesn’t mean they are low quality.

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The packaging is very simple: it consists of a cardboard cube, and in the box you’ll find the lens, a little carry pouch and a small cleaning cloth. The lens is simple to use: slide the clip on the lens, attach the lens to your phone, and start capturing.

Specs

  • Model Number: PL-WD02
  • Function: 238° Super Wide Angle
  • Dimensions: 90*90*68mm
  • Package Weight: 145g

Super wide angle means that the lens acts as a sort of “reverse fish-eye”, allowing you to capture huge scenes all at once, like a cityscape or mountain range. I found that the lens works great for macro photography too. You have to hold your phone a certain way; the angle is so wide that it captures your fingers in the shot too, which is amazing since they are behind the lens.

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Duke says “meow!”

The lens was easy to use, and I was able to clip it on my phone quickly, which is great for those spur-of-the-moment shots.

Conclusion

As you can see in the images I’ve taken, the lens is very adaptable and can be used for a variety of shooting situations. Although, maybe not for portraiture. The lenses are available for iPhones and certain Android models, and I recommend them for mobile photographers everywhere. You can pick up the super wide angle lens for $40 on Amazon.

If you decide to get this or other lenses, I’d love to see the photos you take. Tag AndroidGuys or me on Instagram, and I’ll be happy to check out your work.

Instagram: @androidguys | @orrandrew91

 

No Need to Feel Guilt Over Monitoring your Kids’ SMS Conversations (PROMOTED)

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EDITOR NOTE: This is a promoted post and should not be considered an editorial endorsement

In recent years, parents sure have come to realize the importance of keeping an eye on their kids’ cell phone usage, particular their SMS conversations, but the reluctance to seek help from mobile monitoring tools like MobiStealth keeps them from doing the needful. In their eyes, using such tech would make them guilty of committing invasion of privacy, something that neither the society nor their own kids would look kindly upon.

If you find yourself in the same boat, then we’ve just got one thing to say to you; think about your kids and their safety. There’s absolutely no need to weigh every decision on a morality scale, especially when you’re looking to confront and defeat threats that can have lasting effects on your kids.

Don’t let doubt get in your way. Focus on what’s really important and then think about the consequences of your needless concern over how you may be judged for breaking a few rules to keep your youngsters safe. If you’re still confused and wondering if it’s alright to monitor your kids’ SMS conversations, then allow us to clear your doubt by reminding you of the potential consequences of your indecision.

Swearing and Cursing

Ever wondered why kids start using bad language despite the expletives-free environment that so many parents are careful to create and maintain at home? In most cases, they may have learned such words from their peers at school.

Of course kids are smart enough to avoid using profanity within hearing range of teachers and the school administration, which is why they typically let such words flow freely during their SMS conversations. They’re convinced that no one would catch them swearing and cursing in the privacy of their mobile communications. And they may actually keep getting away with all this just as they believe they would as long as you keep on avoiding taking advantage of the facility offered to you by mobile monitoring apps.

Sexting

Sexting is a rather disturbing trend that seems to be spreading like wildfire among today’s smartphone generation. It involves exchanging sexually explicit messages and photos. Being young and impulsive, kids don’t fully realize the inappropriateness and danger of indulging in this act. To them, it’s just harmless fun. Of course you know better.

You’ve probably heard horror stories about tainted reputations, exploitations, and perhaps something even worse. The point is, kids have a tendency to make wrong decisions as they chase excitement and attention, and it’s your responsibility to stop and guide them. Failing to supervise the channel through which they are likely to engage in sexting, i.e. texting, would be nothing short of sheer negligence on your part.

Cyberbullying

The threat of cyberbullying has been haunting kids ever since personal cell phones became a norm among them. The constant, easy, and direct access has created the perfect opportunity for cyberbullies to threaten, intimidate, insult, or ridicule their targets without the fear of getting caught since they’re doing all this through the private SMS channel.

The most worrisome part is that despite being trapped in this nightmarish situation, kids hesitate to seek adult help, fearing that either the attacks will grow worse, or their cell phone privileges will be revoked on safety grounds. As a result, they continue to suffer in silence.

In the absence of a cell phone monitoring tool and your kids’ deciding against seeking help from an adult, there’s absolutely no way for you to find out about the torment that they’re being subjected to. Your reluctance to make use of available tech can even lead to irreversible damage, including your kid committing suicide to end their suffering once and for all.

T-Mobile targets short-term US tourists with new $30 plan

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T-Mobile on Tuesday rolled out a new prepaid service plan designed for tourists who are visiting the United States. Priced at $30, it comes with three weeks of service that includes 1,000 voice minutes and 2GB of LTE data. Texting, both domestic and international, is unlimited for the duration of the plan.

T-Mobile does not plan to charge customers for a SIM card, nor will it apply an activation fee. In other words, the service provider wants it to be extra easy to use its network while visiting the US. All that’s required, really, is an unlocked and compatible handset.

The T-Mobile Tourist Plan is available starting from June 12.

Asus Zenfone 3 announced with three variations

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Asus this week announced its next-generation Zenfone handset, the Zenfone 3. Making its debut at the annual Computex trade show in Taiwan, the device will be made available in three versions. Specifications vary from model to model, of course, with each speaking to a different user base.

ZenFone 3

Zenfone 3: The standard bearer, this one comes with a 5.5-inch full HD display and an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. Rounding things out are a 16-megapixel Sony sensor (OIS, EIS), 4GB RAM, and a 3,000mAh battery. The price tag for the Zenfone 3 is a mere $250.

 

ZenFone 3 Utra-FamilyZenfone 3 Ultra: The middle-of-the-pack variant steps up the display to 5.7-inches while the processor inches up to a Snapdragon 652. The camera also jumps to a 23-megapixel Sony IMX318 sensor, but it retains the 3,000mAh battery and 4GB. Capable of Quick Charge 3.0, the unibody metal phone carries a cost of around $480.

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Zenfone 3 Deluxe: The best of the generation, the Deluxe model goes massive with a 6.8-inch screen at full HD resolution. Featuring a Snapdragon 820 processor, the battery is ratcheted up to 4,600mAh. Other specs tend to stay in line with the Ultra, including the 23-megapixel Sony sensor, Quick Charge 3.0 and unibody frame. Cost is pegged at $500 for the big boy.

Specific details on availability will be rolled out in time. Do any of these three resonate with you? Which model would you be game to use?

EC Technology Bluetooth 4.1 Headset: Solid headphones without breaking the bank (Review)

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When it comes to Bluetooth Sports Headphones, the options are plentiful. Even the price range is ample with a high-end in the thousands and the low going as low as five dollars. There are many things to consider with a new purchase. If you’re looking for a budget pair of sports style headphones, EC Technology’s Bluetooth 4.1 Headset could be some to consider. Here is a little something to help you decide.

Design

EC Technology’s Bluetooth 4.1 Headset is a lightweight sports neckband that comes in three different colors. The earbuds are magnetized so you don’t lose them while they hang around your neck. You also have the option of three different styles of ear tips. The first is a set of ear hooks that fit securely in your ear. The second is triangular shaped set that looks like it should be universal. Finally, you have three sizes of traditional ear tips that should cover any size ear.

The cord measures two feet and is made of a durable flexible rubber that, instead of being traditionally round, is flat, which seems to get tangled less. Built into the cord are the in-line controls and a USB port for charging. There are three buttons on the controller. Two of them control volume/skip while the other controls the answering/power. The Micro USB cable is one foot long and can plug into any USB slot to charge.

The sound quality is acceptable with all ranges from treble to bass coming in fairly clearly. These earphones can get quite loud with the highest volume setting easily letting others around you can hear the song you’re listening to. The call quality is very nice, as well. I could hear callers clearly, and the mic is so sensitive that the other end can even hear people around you.

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Ear Tips

Since there are five different tips to choose from, you are sure to find a suitable size that fits your ear. The ear hooks fit the best for exercising and lots of movement while still being comfortable. The flaw I found in these tips is the sound. When listening to music of all genres from rock to hip-hop, the bass can’t be heard. No amount of adjustments seemed to help either.

The triangle shaped ear tips are the ones that were on the Bluetooth headphones out of the box, but these were not comfortable. They failed a movement test of jumping up and down by falling right out of my ears with ease. This could be because they just wouldn’t fit in my ear correctly, but nevertheless, I had no luck with these.

The last style is the traditional silicone ear tips that come with most in-ear headsets. After testing all three sizes to find my fit, I put them through the movement test, and they were acceptable only falling out under extreme exercise with. These were also the best for sound quality and did not muffle any of the sound’s ranges. Even when using a loud lawnmower, I could still hear podcasts and music clearly.

While this isn’t necessarily ear tip related, the in-line controls do affect them in a negative way. What I mean is the in-line controls are a bit on the heavy side, which drags the headphone out of your right ear. This means you need to make sure that you get a tight fit so it doesn’t fall out easily.

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Bluetooth

Bluetooth connectivity was one of the things I was impressed with as I have had a few different budget headsets with Bluetooth that wouldn’t even reach from my pocket. The sound would just break up which resulted in me running with my Note Edge in my hand to keep it clear. I honestly expected the same from these headphones; however, I was pleasantly surprised.

They claim a 10 meters (32 feet) range, and it delivers on that. Strolling through my house, it went through a few walls and still picked it up. I will confess while cutting the grass, the phone was in my pocket and there were a few hiccups, but these were minor and did not happen enough to consider bad. Bluetooth connectivity is by far the best thing about this headset feature wise.

Usage

Set up was a bit annoying at first. Having to hold down the button to turn on for x amount of time wasn’t seeming to work. But once it got hooked up, it was good to go without further problems. I got four hours of continuous playback at full blast. Under normal conditions, you should have no problem getting a full day on a single charge. Recharging only takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Summary

Like I stated earlier, this is a large market to get into. EC Technology has provided a good quality budget headset that you will get your money’s worth out of. There are plenty of ways to make these a comfortable even if you’re like me and mismatch your ear tips. For $25.99, this is good set that can serve as your main headphones or a nice back up pair.

To purchase EC Bluetooth 4.1 Sports Headphone

Official Website

Drainpipe: A clever, but frustrating experience (Review)

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Overview:

Drainpipe is a 2D arena shooter where you play as a rat, Ratfink, trying to survive against a horde of spiders in the sewers of the world.

Developer: SeudoApps

Cost: Free (with ads)

Impressions:

Drainpipe is certainly an odd one. It has some clever humor and excellent music, but the gameplay itself is frustrating and the levels can spike in difficulty as you progress.

The controls are probably my biggest complaint, as you have to use the accelerometer/gyro to move your character but still have to tap and aim on the screen itself. This forced me to hold the phone in an odd position where I could both see and maneuver the phone, while still able to have the ability to use a finger to aim and fire, something I’m sure would look silly in public. A set of on-screen buttons would have made much more sense for the gyro controls, so I could hold the phone like a controller. Also, the stage navigation is a bit hit or miss, and collision detection for enemies is the same.

You have an assortment of powerups and weapons at your disposal, and a good amount of stages to play. The weapons are primarily powerups with two main items- the shotgun, and flashlight, being your handheld tools. The shotgun has limited ammo which runs out quickly, and after level one, it becomes weak and useless unless you get really good at dodging. I would have loved to see ammo drops appear, or at least the option for more varied and powerful weapons.

There are powerup drops, but they mainly consist of a new shotgun or flashlight, which only drives the spiders back and doesn’t hurt them, or health and bombs to so some area damage. The bomb is also kind of weak unless all the enemies are really close but, the freeze powerup is the best by far. There’s more to unlock as you progress, including some upgrades, but they aren’t exactly substantial. My second biggest complaint is the way you complete levels, by blasting walls away that block the exit. These things are bullet sponges and you need to juggle shooting spiders, the wall, and dodging, all with limited ammo and a timer.

On higher levels, the enemies do huge damage, and it makes for an extremely difficult and frustrating game. Sometimes I’d die within 2 seconds depending on how unlucky I was. I don’t profess to be a professional, but this game really is that hard sometimes.

There are some positives about the game, for sure. The music is excellent if a bit of a mismatch and the cartoony art and sound effects in the game. It’s pumping and a great listen, and the developers credited the artist so you can find it for yourself. Also, the humor in the writing of the game, especially in the tutorial, is cute and clever. The developers are aware the game’s concept is silly, and they use that to their advantage to get a few laughs out of an otherwise standard 2D shooting gallery.

Conclusion:

Overall, I don’t think Drainpipe is my cup of tea, but there is certainly something there. It’s not completely unplayable and it has some good things going for it that may appeal to some. The music alone makes this game worth a look if only just to get the tracklist.

Download Drainpipe on the Google Play Store

Get 6 (varying lengths) microUSB cables by EnacFire for $12 (review)

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MicroUSB cables are vital in keeping our devices powered and running strong. While reviewing cables can be a mundane task, it is just as important as reviewing some of the other cool products we review.

Pick the wrong cable and it might lead to charging issues. That’s why we are here to review the essentials for you.

EnacFire 6-pack microUSB cable specs

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  • $11.99 for all six
  • 6-pack
  • 1 – 1 foot cable
  • 3 – 3 foot cable
  • 1- 6 foot cable
  • 1 – 10 foot cable
  • compatible with fast chargers
  • 18 month warranty

Usage

What is nice about the 6-pack of cables from EnacFire is the varying lengths of the cables. I can use the 10 foot cable for the charger I use by my bed, the three 3′ cables on my desk to keep things organized, and I can use the 1′ foot cable for my portable battery.

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Length aside, the build quality matches all other cables I have used. They do work flawlessly with my Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, Go Pro camera, Sony a6000 camera, and all of my other microUSB products.

Transfer speeds are as good as advertised at 48Mbp/s and what is best about these cables is that they are supremely cheap at $2 each.

Summary

Cables for charging are as essential as any other accessory we use. Sometimes we take them for granted and assume all will work flawlessly, but that isn’t always the case. In the case of the EnacFire 6-pack of microUSB cables, they worked great and the varying lengths helped me clean up the mess of wires on my desk.

At $2 each the cables are a bargain and I can recommend them to anyone who is looking for a set of microUSB cables.

Get the 6-pack of EnacFire MicroUSB cables from Amazon for $11.99.

Edit: You can now get the EnacFire cables for $8.99 after applying discount code C584TFDP at checkout.

My Mount Rushmore of Smartphones (Volume 2)

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Smartphones. The first thing we check in the morning and the last thing we look at before going to bed at night. They’re quickly becoming the vessel that brings us all our news, entertainment, and communication with others. There are many flavors of Android on the market today. You can go out and buy a super budget phone for $50 or spend upwards of $800 on the highest end device. That got us thinking, in our long history with Android, what are our favorites? Which devices defied expectations? Which devices were the hardest to put down? In no particular order, here are four of my favorite devices from the past eight years of Android.

Galaxy Nexus

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The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was not my first Android device, but it was the first device that got me to put down my iPhone permanently. Before it was a series of frustrating phones that promised great things but failed to deliver. The Galaxy Nexus relieved all of those frustrations with its new Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

Ice Cream Sandwich (or ICS) was a bit of a revolution in software to me. Long gone was the annoying, slow, and buggy operating system that held back wonderful hardware. Now we had a fully functional, fun, and root-able OS that changed the game. Sure, Verizon screwed up the Galaxy Nexus due to its inability to push updates, but I believe I spent more time in front of a command prompt than any other in my life while owning that phone. Flashing new ROMs, screwing up flashing ROMs, fixing the mistakes, and doing it all over again. There were many frustrating nights, but I learned a ton in that period and most of it made me love Android even more.

Highlights:

  • Removable back and battery
  • Easy root and ability to flash ROMs
  • My first HD display
  • First phone with Ice Cream Sandwich

Samsung Galaxy Note II

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As I alluded to earlier, I was an iPhone user at first. I still maintain my love for the iPhone and iOS, but one of my biggest issues with Apple’s devices was their size. The screen was just too small. So, when I saw the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note II and its humongous 5.5″ display, I was in love.

Obviously, we’ve progressed to the point where 5.5″ screens are accepted as normal today, but the Note II was something to behold in 2012. It had a 2″ advantage in screen size over the current iPhone and almost an entire inch over the Galaxy S3 I was using at the time. When you combine that with a removable battery, expandable storage, and a stylus (!!), I was over the moon.

The Note II wasn’t quite on the level of the Galaxy Nexus in terms of community software development, but it was one of the best for non-Nexus phones. I had any choice of Cyanogen-based ROMs to choose from as well as TouchWiz-based ROMs if I wanted to stick close to stock, but the CM-based ROMs always won out. Running close to stock Android on the best hardware on the market was something to truly fall in love with back in the day.

Highlights:

  • Massive HD display
  • Very good camera
  • Removable battery and expandable storage
  • Excellent community software support

LG Nexus 5

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The Nexus 5 is what I would consider the first great Nexus device. Others had tradeoffs (bad displays, awful battery life, price) but the Nexus 5 combined a wonderful display, excellent price, and the best software on the market.

Yes, maybe it’s a little unfair to have two Nexus devices on this list, but I have them on here for completely different reasons. The Galaxy Nexus was a wonderful introduction to Android that really helped me find a love for the OS. The Nexus 5 was a phone that I came to after loving Android for a long time that cemented the reasons why I’d never go back to another OS.

The Nexus 5 marked one of the first phones where I felt really content with the OS out of the box. I didn’t feel the need to put a ton of ROMs on it because it had Android Lollipop, which was fantastic. Did I root and install some tweaks? Sure, but I never really felt the need to change the entire OS like I did with the Note 2 or Galaxy Nexus.

On top of the wonderful OS was a physical design that I really loved. I still love holding an OG Nexus 5 in my hands to this day due to the body size and how the materials felt in my hand. No, they weren’t the most high-end materials or finishes, but for around the $350 price-point they held up well and the back was easily replaceable if you wanted to change it up. Plus, it came in red! How cool!

Highlights:

  • Comfortable and attractive design
  • Stock Android
  • Easily replaceable battery and back cover
  • Wireless charging

OnePlus One

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Rounding out my Mount Rushmore is the original Flagship Killer™. OnePlus originally released the One in 2014 after a rather healthy amount of designed leaks. Every week or two we were greeted by the unveiling of a new spec or feature of the One either by OnePlus itself or leakers like EV Leaks. The OnePlus One was certainly one of the best phones on the market for an amazing price ($350), but you had to deal with an invite system and a company seemingly trying to shoot themselves in the foot.

The One featured a top of the line processor (Snapdragon 801), an abundance of storage (64 GB) and a healthy amount of screen real estate (5.5″ 1080P display). But, what stood out most about the OPO was its battery life. I would routinely get seven to eight hours of screen on time and two days of use. I’ve never come close to that mark with any other phone since. Whatever special sauce OnePlus and Cyanogen cooked up to get such amazing battery life out of a 3100 mAh battery was truly special.

I would be remiss if I don’t touch on OnePlus as a company, though. There were times when owning one of its phones was hard. When it launched the Ladies First promotion, I didn’t want to use that phone anymore. We should have learned early with the Smash The Past promotion what kind of company we were dealing with.

OnePlus has gone on to release the OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X since and seems to have calmed down with the ridiculous promotions and overpromising that stained its reputation early on, so I have a lot of hope for the company. If it continues down the path its currently traversing and release another stellar phone in the OnePlus 3, I think it will be here to stay.

Highlights:

  • The best battery life of any phone I’ve ever used
  • Wonderful camera
  • Shipped with CyanogenMod out of the box
  • Large, beautiful screen and plenty of horsepower

Conclusion

Well, there you have it. That’s my list of favorite devices from the past few years. I feel like these devices are the ones that fostered my love of Android and mobile technology more than any others.

I’d like to give an honorable mention to the Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Captivate (my first Android phone), Motorola Moto X, Sony Xperia Z2, LG G Flex, and the Nexus 6P. I could make a case for each and every one of those phones to be on my list whether it be amazing cameras, software features, battery life or something else. They’re all wonderful phones, but these four are my all time favorites. I can’t wait to see what the future holds and what can knock one of these off my list.

What phones are on your Mount Rushmore? Let us know down in the comments what your favorite phones have been.

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