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iOS vs Android: Who is Winning?

iOS vs Android is a debate that’s been going on for almost a decade now. A controversial subject – with equally compelling points on both sides – which is why today we are going to explore this debate in objective terms rather than subjective ones. Read on to learn more! Android vs iOS: The Pros and Cons Looking at it in simpler terms at first, let’s explore some of the pros and cons of…
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USB 3.0, 3.1, Gen 1, Gen 2 Explained

USBs (short for Universal Service Bus) have connected the whole world. Their popularity burgeoned them onto the global market a little over a decade ago when the introduction of the USB 3.0 made the technology accessible and extremely beneficial for personal and professional and use, as opposed to their previous incarnation which had very limited potential. Today, the best flash drives are all of…
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Battery Types to be Aware Of

Batteries are stronger than cells because they consist of a collection of cells, and are hence used when high amounts of power are required. These cells then undergo certain chemical reactions within the collective circuit of the battery, and a good amount of energy is generated through this process. Why should you care about the different battery types out there though? Well, given that the need…
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How Fast Charging Works: Everything You Need to Know

Whether it’s the fact that the 17% of people that owned a smartphone in 2008 grew to 78% of the population in ten years, or of entirely new markets suddenly emerging and quickly booming (think smart speakers and smartwatches, now at 13% and 20% respectively, as opposed to being negligibly small just ten years ago), we can very safely say that not only has the entire face of technology changed…
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Waterproof or Water-Resistant: Everything You Need to Know About IPX Ratings

Waterproof vs. water-resistant is a common dilemma that certain people face when it comes to buying a new smartphone, speaker, or even earbuds. When you buy a new device, you are paying a lot of money for it, so of course, you would want to protect your investment. IPX ratings are helpful in this matter, and today we will take a look at what each rating means. Waterproof vs. Water Resistant: The…
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USB Type C Explained: Everything You Need To Know

USB Type-C, or simply USB-C, is a smaller, more compact type of USB connection that has started gaining popularity over the last year or so, despite being around since 2014. This is a quick look at what USB-C is, and why you may or may not need it. A Quick USB History USB connectors have been around for more than 20 years, but there have been changes made to the shapes over the years. USB Type-A…
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What Is E Ink and How it Works

Traditionally, tablets have had LCD screens, and eReaders have had screens enabled with something called E Ink. Those who know about their eReaders might already know what makes an E Ink display unique. To put it in very plain terms, E Ink is an electronic technology through which digital displays more accurately emulate actual paper as well as the text on it – in fact, it’s said to use the…
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Which Tablet OS Should You Choose?

Just like how operating systems handle a computer’s most basic functions, the operating systems for phones and tablets are the software that essentially makes them ‘work’. Because mobile phones and tablets (which is what we will be discussing) usually have limited hardware capabilities, the OS needs to be efficient and practical. When buying a tablet, one of the most important things to…
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