by Patric Welch | Gadgets and Electronics, Mobile Devices, Reviews
I can charge my Samsung Galaxy S8 either by setting it on a wireless charger or by plugging it into an electrical outlet. Which method I use to charge my phone usually depends on how fast I need my phone charged. If I’m sitting at my desk in my office, I set my...
by Patric Welch | Mobile Devices, Reviews
One of the things I love about my Samsung Galaxy S8 is the wireless charging feature. Using any standard wireless charger, I simply set my phone on top of the wireless charging pad and my phone starts charging. No wire connection needed. That being said, I’ve...
by Patric Welch | Mobile Devices, Reviews
Two words sum up everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy S9 – photos and sound. I mean, really, I could bore you to death with a bunch of technical details, but the Galaxy S9’s new camera features and vastly improved sound quality are the...
by Patric Welch | Mobile Devices
I am all about convenience but sometimes it goes a little too far. Like this Aduro Lounger Universal Adjustable Neck Mount Phone Holder I saw on Groupon. I mean, seriously. Is it such a burden to have to hold our smartphone in our hand while we watch a video,...
by Patric Welch | Mobile Devices, Reviews
Let me get straight to the point. Google’s Pixel 2 XL is the first smartphone I have tested in recent months that I could see replacing my Samsung Galaxy S8+. It’s so much fun to use! The basics Before I jump into the fun stuff though, let me cover a few...
by Patric Welch | Mobile Devices, Reviews
Every smartphone seems to have its “thing” these days – that one feature that makes it stand apart from the others. With the LG V30, that “thing” is video. Cine Video The LG V30 includes the ability to add 15 different cine effect presets...
by Patric Welch | Mobile Devices, Reviews
The ASUS Zenfone AR is the first smartphone I’ve used with integrated Project Tango technology. That’s a mouthful of jargon for, “it’s got really cool augmented reality apps”. If you’re not familiar with augmented reality, think of...
by Patric Welch | Mobile Devices
As my kids get older and move through high school, I have started to wonder how long I will continue to pay for their cell phone service. As of now, I don’t pay for their smartphones any more. I helped pay for their first one. But each of my sons is on their...
by Patric Welch | Mobile Devices, Software and Apps
You all probably know by now that I love listening to my Audible (Start your free trial of Audible now) books in my car. It’s a great way for me to take advantage of my down time while learning a new business strategy or getting wrapped up in a fictional...
by Patric Welch | Mobile Devices
I was recently invited to the grand opening of a new concept Verizon Store on Mass Ave in Indianapolis. Admittedly, I didn’t know what to expect. I mean how different could it really be? Turns out it is pretty different – and I really liked the change....
