Contributing Editor
Joe Hanlon has been immersed in mobile phones, plans, and the internet for over a decade, having written for publications such as CNET, TechRadar, Gizmodo, and Lifehacker. He specializes in evaluating home internet plans and mobile plans, as well as reviewing smartphones and connected devices. If you ever bump into Joe on the street, don't be afraid to ask for a phone recommendation. It's embarrassing how much he enjoys talking about this stuff. He also loves listening to podcasts in his free time.
Those familiar with last year's Galaxy S3 will spot it immediately. The S4 looks a lot like its predecessor. There are a few key differences you can easily point, but overall, the S4 breaks no new ground for Samsung design.
It's big, beautiful and packs a huge battery, the Huawei Mate 7 is among the year's best phones.
If you're looking to save some money without sacrificing performance or a premium build, the Oppo R7 might be the middle-ground you've been hunting for.
Don't think you are stuck with the keyboard installed on your phone when you bought it. There are dozens of other keyboard options for you to play with.
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Google is staging a hostile takeover of your living room with a streaming TV dongle too cheap to pass up on.