Sprint is one of the largest wireless network providers in the United States, serving more than 54 million subscribers. As you’d expect, it features quite the handset selection, including models with 5G support. But what about its prepaid brand, Tello?
Tello, as is the case with other MVNOs, has its own rate plans, customer service, and phone selection. Here, we’ll dig into the devices offered at Tello.
We’ve gathered up a handful of the best phones you can purchase at Tello today. Although we do select one as the best overall (Editors’ Choice), the list below offers phones that work for a variety of user types.
For what it’s worth, the handset selection at Tello is really limited light. Moreover, it’s fully comprised of refurbished models. We always suggest buying an unlocked phone for use with a carrier.
Google Pixel 4
Maybe one of the more controversial “best” phones we’ve seen in some time, the Pixel 4 is the newest from Google. And while it’s not the most powerful and robust device on the market, it does have its share of cool features.
First, of course, is the really great camera experience; it gets better with each generation. Also worth your attention is the baked-in Google Assistant and Android 10 experience.
The display is really awesome, too, and we’re big fans of the design change. If you can swing it, buy the larger storage option because 64GB is a little light in 2020. Go for the Pixel 4 XL and get a bigger display and higher capacity battery.
The Samsung Galaxy A51 gives users all of the great features found in the Galaxy S line and leaves out the unnecessary bleeding-edge stuff. It ticks the right boxes and leaves money in your wallet.
The phone comes with a big 6.5-inche Super AMOLED screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and packs a 48-MP (wide), 12-MP (ultrawide), 5-MP (wide) macro, and 5-MP depth sensor. Inside is a generous 6GB RAM with 128GB storage capacity for videos, music files, images, and documents.
It may be a few years old but that doesn’t mean it won’t handle your tasks. There’s plenty in here that can manage your tasks, play your games, and keep track of your social media.
Features include a 5.8-inch display, 12-megapixel camera, and 3,000mAh battery. An octa-core processor is paired with 4GB RAM while storage is listed at 64GB. Need more room for files? Throw in a microSD expansion card slot for external media.
2021 has served as a not so friendly reminder that we’re in fact not as invincible as we thought ourselves to be – that we still need to continue coming out with advanced technologies to protect ourselves. And when it comes to communication? Well, the same thing goes. This is where CallApp comes in, a free Android app here to ensure that calls are REALLY identified, and blocked too when needed.
Caller ID
Call Blocking
Call Recording
The Most Advanced Caller ID: Identify AND Verify Numbers
With the world’s largest phone number database and even the ability to verify numbers against Caller ID spoofing, CallApp offers the most advanced Caller ID technology yet. This app can identify just about any number out there, and even those that aren’t saved as a contact, ensuring that you can always know who’s calling.
Protecting Yourself Has Never Been So Easy
While it’s of course, important to know who’s calling before you answer – what if you could prevent unwanted calls from coming in from the get-go? Well, with CallApp you really can block spam, scam, telemarketers and literally any other number that you don’t want to be hearing from in just a simple click. Protecting yourself against dangerous calls has never been so easy!
Disclaimer: This Call Is Being Recorded
Another impressive feature built-in to the CallApp software is Call Recording – the ability to record all of your calls without thinking twice. Never miss an important detail of a call again or prove yourself right during a disagreement about what was actually said.
Your Phone, Your Call
CallApp allows you to make the call for every call (in more ways than one). The app offers a wide variety of unique and fun customization features in order to really make your phone your own and decide exactly how every aspect of your communication experience is going to appear. One of the most notable customization features offered by CallApp are video ringtones, allowing you to set any video of your choice as your ringtone (with even a different one for each contact).
Time Is Money: Save It
It’s always a good time to save time. That’s why CallApp is here to make sure that your communication experience is as efficient and as productive as can be. AI features such as personalized missed call reminders as well as the ability to perform any action in just a click are just a few of the many ways CallApp can save you time.
Insightful Insights
CallApp’s AI Analytics & Insights feature offers some seriously insightful insights into your communication behavior, showing you exactly how your time is being spent. This data is specially put together for each individual user and can serve as a useful mirror into what you couldn’t see yourself.
View Who Viewed You
One of the newest additions to CallApp, the ‘Who Viewed My Profile’ feature allows you to see who viewed your profile and will even notify you instantly about it too!
Here To Back You Up
If you want to save your files such as your recorded calls, contacts or maybe even the ringtones you’ve made – you can easily backup them up with CallApp without downloading another app.
The VIP Treatment
While CallApp is a free app, they also offer a Premium package that offers access to all advanced features as well as an ad-free experience. If you’re not looking to spend money though, but rather to get more brownie points from your friends, you’ll surely be excited about the Refer & Earn program. Invite them to download CallApp and earn yourself a Premium subscription free of charge!
I’m not a real advocate for the use of all caps, but there are times when it’s appropriate. Say when your football team wins, or a trailer for the latest Marvel show from Disney+ just dropped. Like it or hate it, sometimes you just need to write in all caps.
The problem is, you’ve probably noticed there is no Caps Lock key on the Chromebook keyboard layout. It seems Google is not a fan of Caps Lock either, or perhaps they don’t deem it important enough to dedicate an entire key to it.
Don’t worry though, because there’s still a way to enable CapsLock on a Chromebook and it’s easier than you might think.
1. Locate where the Caps Lock key is usually found. In its place, there will be a key with a magnifying glass on it that functions as a shortcut for searching on a Chromebook.
2. Press down the alt key + search key simultaneously, and this will enable Caps Lock on your Chromebook.
Tip: Without a dedicated key and indicator on the keyboard, it can often be difficult to tell if Caps Lock is currently on or not. If you ever want to know if Caps Lock is currently enabled on your Chromebook, then look at the bottom right corner. There will be an icon in the system tray and a notification informing you that Caps Lock is turned, as well as telling you how to disable it.
3. When you’re done, press the alt key + search key to disable Caps Lock and go back to normal.
Tip: Caps Lock can also be disabled by pressing the Shift key as well.
If you need a little more help, then Google even has a video walkthrough from its Chromebook YouTube channel we’ve embedded below.
That’s it, that’s all there was to it. See, I told you it was easy.
Today, Realme launched its new Narzo 30 5G smartphone exclusively on Ali Express. Realme says the Narzo series of phones are targeted at Gen-Z users “delivering high-performance technology and the best processors within their segment.”
To that end, the Narzo 30 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, built using the 7nm process and featuring 5G connectivity. It’s also paired with the Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU with a 950MHz clock speed for gaming performance.
When it comes to memory and storage, the Realme Narzo 30 5G has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage with a microSD card slot supporting up to 1TB. While the Narzo 30 5G seems a little light on RAM, it has some tricks up its sleeves.
It features what Realme calls Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology, which converts your storage space into virtual RAM to ensure you can keep more apps in memory.
Navigating around the phone and playing games should feel even more snappy thanks to the 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. And when it comes time to snap some selfies, there is a 16MP camera in the top left corner courtesy of the hole punch in the display.
On the back, is a triple camera setup with a 48MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a special Nightscape camera mode for low-light shots. Plus, there are five different Nightscape filters to change the look of your late-night shots. The other two additional cameras are a 2MP B&W Portrait lens and a 2MP 4cm Macro lens.
Keeping it all powered up is a sizable 5000mAh battery squeezed into the lightweight 185g body of the Narzo 30 5G. Lastly, the phone comes out of the box running Android 11, the latest version, with Realme’s UI 2.0 skin on top.
The Realme Narzo 30 5G is available for pre-order between May 26-28 in Racing Silver or Racing Blue for an early bird price of $169 exclusively on AliExpress. Afterward, the price will jump to $219, which is still a pretty good bargain for what you’re getting.
Owners of the first-gen Nest Hub are about to receive an update to Google’s brand-new operating system dubbed Fuchsia OS. However, they won’t even notice the change because Fuchsia OS will be identical to the previous Linux-based Cast OS the Nest Hub was running.
Why the change then? Who knows? This is Google after all, but perhaps it is a small step in a larger plan to transition more Google products in the future to Fuchsia OS. Google has been working on the new operating system since 2016 which uses a custom-built Zircon microkernel instead of a Linux-based kernel like Android and Chrome OS currently use.
It has long been rumored that Fuchsia OS would be the successor to Android or Chrome OS and Google would make the swap someday. However, that day is not today, and it’s not likely to be anytime soon. Instead, the first we’re seeing of Fuchsia in its functional form in the wild will be on the first-gen Nest Hub smart display.
The technical lead of Fuchsia OS, Petr Hosek, took to Twitter on May 25, 2021, to announce the roll-out saying, “You don’t ship a new operating system every day, but today is that day.”
You don’t ship a new operating system every day, but today is that day.
If you have a first-gen Nest Hub enrolled in the Preview program, then Fuchsia OS should be hitting it soon. Later, it will roll out more widely to all first-gen Nest Hubs, and potentially to more smart displays such as the second-gen Nest Hub. Although, Google has not made any announcements about Fuchsia OS rolling out to any other products at this time.
Just about anyone you’d ask is familiar with the top-tier wireless service providers in Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. What about lesser known, or newer brands?
Let’s take a look at a relatively younger carrier, Tello. This guide will serve to help you understand what the MVNO offers and how it competes in the mobile arena.
Tell me about Tello
Tello is a newer player in the mobile field and finds itself in the increasingly crowded segment of low-cost, no-frills alternatives. Its service uses Sprint’s network for coverage but it operates with its own plans and features.
What are Tello rate plans like?
Tello rate plans are no-contract, meaning you can go month-to-month with no long-term agreement, cancellation, or activation fees. As many carriers in this space do, Tello throttles speeds once hitting the data allowance as opposed to charging overage fees.
Customers can mix and match rate plans based on personal needs. A lot of users have access to Wi-Fi connections, or don’t make many calls in a month. To that end, it’s possible to dial things up or down to suit tastes; subscribers can change their plan as often as needed.
Ready-made Plans
There are four ready-made plans that do a great job of meeting the demands of most users. They cost as low as $10 per month and include unlimited text and calling.
$10/month: Unlimited Talk and Text with 1GB of high-speed data
$14/month: Unlimited Talk and Text with 2GB of high-speed data
$19/month: Unlimited Talk and Text with 4GB of high-speed data
$39/month: Unlimited Talk and Text with Unlimited high-speed data
Are there any other Tello features?
Tello offers a handful of other options to its customers, including mobile hotspot and international calls. You can use any amount of your data plan to tether other devices. Calls to Mexico, Canada, and China are the same as if you called in the United States.
What about international calls and texts?
In addition to the aforementioned countries, Tello subscribers can make calls to other India, Cuba, and a host of other countries. Each has its own rate and can be used in a mix-and-match fashion. All one need do is purchase a Pay As You Go credit ahead of time.
The credit can also be used for SMS or data, depending on which plan you’re signed up with at the time.
Does Tello have a referral program?
Yes, they’re called Tello Dollars and the referral program rewards you for signing up friends and family members. Share your referral link, and once your friend places their first successful order, you get $10 Tello Dollars. Your friend also gets $10 Tello Dollars.
You can refer as many friends as you like and the money can be used for things like rate plans, phones, and PAYG credits.
What kind of phones does Tello offer?
Taking a look at the current lineup of phones offered through Tello we find familiar names like LG, Samsung, and Motorola. All told, there are more than two dozen phones to choose from but it’s a real tossup as to what’s available.
As is the case with prepaid providers or MVNO brands, selection is a mixed bag and leans more toward affordability and not performance.
It’s worth noting that the phones you order from Tello will come in plain generic packaging and may only include the charger and battery. There will be no manual, earbuds, or other accessories.
Sprint is one of the largest wireless network providers in the United States, serving more than 54 million subscribers. As you’d expect, it features quite the handset selection, including models with 5G support. But what about its prepaid brand, Tello?
Tello, as is the case with other MVNOs, has its own rate plans, customer service, and phone selection. Here, we’ll dig into the devices offered at Tello.
We’ve gathered up a handful of the best phones you can purchase at Tello today. Although we do select one as the best overall (Editors’ Choice), the list below offers phones that work for a variety of user types.
For what it’s worth, the handset selection at Tello is really limited light. Moreover, it’s fully comprised of refurbished models. We always suggest buying an unlocked phone for use with a carrier.
Google Pixel 4
Maybe one of the more controversial “best” phones we’ve seen in some time, the Pixel 4 is the newest from Google. And while it’s not the most powerful and robust device on the market, it does have its share of cool features.
First, of course, is the really great camera experience; it gets better with each generation. Also worth your attention is the baked-in Google Assistant and Android 10 experience.
The display is really awesome, too, and we’re big fans of the design change. If you can swing it, buy the larger storage option because 64GB is a little light in 2020. Go for the Pixel 4 XL and get a bigger display and higher capacity battery.
The Samsung Galaxy A51 gives users all of the great features found in the Galaxy S line and leaves out the unnecessary bleeding-edge stuff. It ticks the right boxes and leaves money in your wallet.
The phone comes with a big 6.5-inche Super AMOLED screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and packs a 48-MP (wide), 12-MP (ultrawide), 5-MP (wide) macro, and 5-MP depth sensor. Inside is a generous 6GB RAM with 128GB storage capacity for videos, music files, images, and documents.
It may be a few years old but that doesn’t mean it won’t handle your tasks. There’s plenty in here that can manage your tasks, play your games, and keep track of your social media.
Features include a 5.8-inch display, 12-megapixel camera, and 3,000mAh battery. An octa-core processor is paired with 4GB RAM while storage is listed at 64GB. Need more room for files? Throw in a microSD expansion card slot for external media.
Indeed, there are plenty of phones with discounts, some ranging as high as $50 off. About half of the current roster is comprised of refurbished phones, which also means lower prices.
Can I use my own phone with Tello?
Yes, you can use any Sprint-compatible phone just so long as there’s no unpaid balance on another network. You’ll need to ensure it’s unlocked for use outside of Sprint if it was previously used with another carrier.
Tello only accepts unlocked CDMA devices or unlocked multi-network phones that incorporate both CDMA and GSM technologies.
Google Photos with its unlimited image backups is probably one of the best things to ever come out of Google. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Last November, Google announced that it would no longer allow for unlimited photo backups. Instead, all photos would start counting against your pooled Google storage beginning on June 1, 2021.
Since November was so long ago, Google posted a reminder about the impending cut-off date yesterday on its blog. It also went into more details about the new policy and who is affected. Basically, everyone will be affected eventually, but if you have a Pixel smartphone you have a bit more time on your side.
Long story short, here’s what you need to know about photo backups going forward on Google Photos. First off, Google is renaming the “High quality” tier to “Storage saver.” The compression won’t change and it will still be the same quality as before, it’s just being rebranded.
Next, all of your “High quality” photos and videos before June 1, 2021, will be exempt from your storage quota and continue to be stored in Google Photos for free. This is for everyone, whether you own a Pixel or any other phone.
Now, if you’re a Pixel user, then things start to get a little more complicated based on which Pixel smartphone you own. Owners of the original 2016 Pixel will continue to get free unlimited Original quality photo and video backups until your phone dies.
Pixel 2 owners got unlimited free storage of photos and videos in Original quality up until January 16, 2021, after which unlimited storage will only be available in Storage saver quality.
Pixel 3 users get free unlimited backups of Original quality photos and videos uploaded until January 1, 2022. So you have a little more time than the rest of us, but after that date, you’ll only receive free unlimited backups in Storage saver.
Finally, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4, and Pixel 5 owners will only get free unlimited backups of photos in Storage saver quality going forward.
In the future, Google won’t be providing free unlimited storage in Original quality to its Pixel lineup of phones. It confirmed this with The Verge last year. So, enjoy it while you can Pixel users because you won’t be seeing it again.
Going forward, Google has also introduced some new tools to help with keeping an eye on your storage. For starters, there will be a personalized estimate based on your usage of Google Photos. It will let you know how long it would take you to fill up the rest of your remaining storage and you’ll also receive a notification if you’re getting close to the limit, as well as an email.
There will also be a new tool to help you manage your storage by helping you locate photos and videos you might want to delete, such as blurry photos, screenshots, or large videos.
If you didn’t know, Anker has a fantastic line of charging cables and accessories. One of our favorites happens to be the Nano charger. This little powerhouse packs quick charge with Anker’s PowerIQ tech that is small enough to throw in in bag or travel case.
One of the key features of the Nano series was that it was the first on the market to use GaN in place of lithium battery technology. Gallium Nitride charges faster and has a longer life cycle than older lithium batteries. Anker is moving that to the next generation with GaN II and Nano II chargers.
Anker points out that Nano II chargers will have more efficient chips, take up less space, and better regulate temperature than the previous generation. The size will be the first thing that catches your eye. These units are up to 58% smaller than the first Nano series.
There are three new versions of the Nano II. All are flanked with a single USB-C port with PowerIQ 3.0 and folding wall prongs for power. Each is monikered by its power output: 30W, 45W, and 65W. This should give users a nice range of both price points from $30-40 and power choice to suit all their devices.
The 30W should be perfect for those looking to replace a standard iPhone or Android brick with something with a little more kick. The Nano II 45W should power some Chromebooks and laptops at a pretty decent pace and the 65W can take on even the hungriest Macbook Pros or Windows laptops with a USB-C charging port.
The pricing is $30, $36, and $40 for the respective power outputs. You can preorder them all starting today on Amazon and Anker with staggered release dates. First, up is the 45W Nano II on May 31 followed by the 30W on June 5, and finally, the 65W on June 10.
When it comes to smart phones and rate plans, most consumers are familiar with the big four brands (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint) in the carrier space. But what about the numerous prepaid and MVNO companies?
We’ve covered many of the bigger names, highlighting them with buyer’s guides and invite you to check them out. While they’re a great jumping off point, they don’t dive into the specific of handset selection.
Take, for instance, Net10 Wireless. What sort of options does the carrier offer when it comes to buying a new phone?
We’ve gathered up a handful of the best phones you can purchase at Net10 Wireless today. Although the selection is limited, there are still interesting and compelling handsets to buy.
As always, we suggest buying an unlocked phone or a used tier-one phone for use with Net10. The options are plentiful in both directions and you’ll likely get something more powerful.
Samsung Galaxy A21
The Galaxy S series gets all of the fanfare, but the Galaxy A line is just as good for a lot of people. Indeed, these lower cost options give consumers the same great Samsung design but with just the right amount of features. We’re talking maybe one-third the price yet still plenty of power.
Standout features in the Galaxy A21 include a 6.5-inch HD display, and quad-camera (16MP main lens, 120 degree ultra wide, 2MP depth camera, and 2MP macro) array. An octa-core processor with 3GB RAM/32GB ROM is paired with Android 10, and the 4,000mAh battery should get typical users far beyond a full day.
We absolutely love what Motorola does with its Android phones. They run a bare bones software experience that leaves things the way Google intended, and feature affordably priced alternatives to flagships.
Here, you get a big (6.2-inch) screen, a very modern build of Android (10), and respectable smattering of mid-range hardware. Key details include an octa-core processor, 32GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot for external media.
Other things we appreciate? A water resistant coating, USB Type-C charging, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
If you’ve never owned a smartphone, or are giving your child their first handset, you likely don’t want to spend that much money. To that end, you can get a decent phone for cheap.
The LG Reflect is a little older than the others here but there’s a reason it’s still offered. Priced fairly and affordably, you get a 6.5-inch display, 13-megapixel camera, and decent hardware. It won’t set the world on fire, but you’ll have a better understanding of needs for the next device.
DeX is a program created by Samsung that allows owners of their flagship devices to connect their phones to an external monitor and be given a full desktop interface. DeX has been included in Samsung devices starting with the Galaxy S8 in phones and the Galaxy Tab S4 in tablets.
What apps are supported in DeX?
Samsung has an official list of 79 apps that are supported by DeX, including office suites, video conferencing software, remote desktop software, media apps, and even games.
How do I access DeX?
Across all DeX experiences, do keep in mind that the maximum resolution is FHD, so you won’t see any pretty 2K. Not that it’s necessary, and doing that would either kill your battery or slow it down considerably.
With a cable or adapter
This method gives you access to the most “traditional” DeX experience, if anything about DeX can be called that.
First, You can connect your phone straight to a monitor using a USB-C to video cable, depending on what ports your monitor supports. Samsung sells a DeX Cable, which is more or less a USB-C to HDMI cable. After DeX boots up on your monitor, you can connect any Bluetooth accessories you would like, such as a keyboard or mouse.
If you want your phone to seem more like a traditional desktop, this is where a USB-C Hub would come in. I personally recommend you find a hub with at least four ports: one for a display cable, a port that you can connect a charger to prevent too much battery drain, and two USB ports, one for a keyboard and one for a mouse.
Make sure you have a high quality cable that can deliver at least the power your hub requires as well as supports high-speed data transfer so all of your accessories work at the best of their ability. Simply plug everything up, DeX will boot up, and you can get going.
Wirelessly
With Samsung devices running the most recent Android updates, you can use DeX wirelessly by connecting to a Smart TV or monitor that supports Miracast. This makes it so that your television is a second display that you can manage on your phone. To access it, just make sure your TV or monitor is in screen mirroring mode, and then click the DeX button in your quick settings and find the device you want to connect to. You are then good to go.
On your PC
With the DeX for PC app, you can connect your phone directly to your PC with a USB cable and have full access to your phone on your PC.
What’s DeX like?
Desktop Interface
Basic DeX interface with two folders on the desktop
The basic DeX desktop pictured above looks like your traditional desktop experience. Start menu on the left, system tray on the right, and taskbar in the middle. At the left, you’ll also find some traditional smartphone navigation buttons, including home, recents, and back. The desktop also allows for apps and folders to be created on it.
Apps Menu
DeX Apps Menu
No Results Found Page
In my mind, the DeX Apps Menu is probably most similar to that of Chrome OS, with a search bar at the top, full-sized app icons, and arrows to click between pages.
Upon opening the apps menu, you can start typing to automatically use the search function. The No Results Found page gives you the option to search an app store or use Finder for a more extensive search.
One thing I will note at this point is the fact that you cannot search your file browser in the menu, which is a feature of both Windows and Chrome OS. This feature is available in Finder, which leads me to a point of confusion: If there is an app that comes on the device that can carry out those kinds of searches, why not integrate it into the menu?
Finder also brings the benefit of being able to search through apps, such as Messages or Spotify. This is one feature I would very much like to see in the future.
App Windows
For Apps that fully support DeX, you can dynamically resize the windows they reside in. For an example, I will use one app that is fully supported by DeX: Microsoft Word.
As you can see, YouTube can be dragged all across the screen, resized in a variety of ways, and can snap to either side to support split screen or the top to make it full screen. One thing to note is the lack of snapping to corners, but that’s not explicitly necessary.
DeX Settings
DeX Settings
DeX Labs
If you need to tweak DeX, there are a variety of settings available to you that are pictured above. You can determine the resolution, font size, and screen zoom, change your desktop wallpaper, tweak your mouse or touchpad, and enable or disable certain features.
In DeX Labs, which are more experimental settings, you can allow apps to force resize if they are not supported by DeX or make it so your latest app open automatically when DeX is opened or closed.
Can I use DeX everyday?
DeX is a very cool step into the future, but can it be used instead of a computer for an entire day? I decided to try this out for you, right down to me actively typing this article in DeX. Here are some things to consider.
Resource Usage
I started my journey with DeX at around 10 AM this morning with a full battery and at the time of writing it is 2:30, and I have 67% battery.
As far as resource usage goes, with about six Google Chrome tabs, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Slack open, and my podcast app running and playing on my Galaxy Buds Pro, I’m sitting at around 10 GB of memory usage.
With all of those things closed except for my podcast app, I’m using about 8 GB of RAM. But there’s no lag and my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a total of 16 GB of RAM, so it’s very unlikely I would reach full utilization.
My phone has also gotten slightly warm, but not hot, throughout the day.
How well do apps important to my job work in DeX?
As I’ve mentioned, I’m typing this in Google Chrome on the DeX interface. Microsoft Apps are fully supported, and I could do tasks in Excel such as autofill, creating charts and tables, and inserting formulas. Adobe Acrobat Reader also works very well.
Many remote desktop apps are supported, as well as VMWare apps such as Horizon (pictured above). I was able to access my school’s virtual lab with Horizon with complete ease and no issues. Obviously this will take some personal testing for your specific use case, but in my opinion, DeX is well-supported for apps that are necessary to business.
I also hopped on a Zoom call and was able to screen share with the other person. One consideration at this point is setting up your camera. With DeX, I usually have my phone face up on the table, so my camera just sees my ceiling. You could use a phone stand to prop your phone up properly during a video call.
Social Apps
Forget about work! Can I browse my social media on DeX? Kind of. No social media apps are officially supported by DeX except for Twitch and YouTube and you can argue about whether those two count as social media.
The Facebook app is downright terrible and doesn’t resize well even though it attempts to. Messenger doesn’t resize but still works. Twitter probably works the best out of the basic social apps and Instagram is a close second.
One beneficial thing is that these apps can be used in the browser instead if the apps don’t work to your liking and that might be what you have to do. The same case with video apps such as Netflix and HBO Max. You should be able to view both of these in your browser as opposed to your apps.
Conclusion
Apart from a few quirks DeX is a desktop platform that has it all. Barring any Windows-specific business apps, and assuming a proper setup, I see no reason that DeX could not be used instead of your laptop or computer on a daily basis. It also has the added benefit of integrating your smartphone experience and apps that you can normally only access on your phone into a desktop experience, so there’s no switching back and forth between your phone and laptop. You can do it all in one place.
