Looking back at HMD's models after 2020 I think this is pretty plausible, with how all their smartphones during this period are likely ODM model - you can tell with how they all use the same Unisoc or MediaTek SoCs.
I mean, only smartphones that are outsourced to Chinese ODMs would ever use these chips, you'll see this with other brands too.
Perhaps zombie brand mode would also be a suitable term, if not for the recent Skyline and Fusion which feels like genuine efforts from HMD.
Thank you for the comment, some of the better tips I've seen in ages if I have to be honest.
Here's to you, AnandTech - thank you for the detailed smartphone reviews all these years.
What happened to HMD/Nokia between the 2017 - 2019 period?
Back when I was a high-school student in this 2017 - 2019 era, HMD released a lot of different devices, including a diverse smartphone portfolio covering every segment imaginable.
What caused them to drop this strategy in such a short time, and went forward with a strategy focusing on affordable smart-and-feature-phones? For example, the 9 PureView was their last flagship released in 2019, and its successor 9.3 PureView never materialized.
I suppose you can blame it on declining sales - from what I could find, HMD's sales indeed took a nosedive in 2020, but a more concrete answer would be much appreciated here.
No shit, not everyone can shell out money for an iPhone or your typical flagship Android phone, even in the US.
I myself use Google's Quick Share for this. Falling that, the Send Anywhere app can also work - it's not the fastest compared to Quick Share, but pretty reliable long as you have decent internet.
Same, I use Windows and I'm not ashamed for it at all.
Since you're getting downvoted for this I assume I will get the same treatment lol
Escape from Tarkov, but with the single player mod and further addon mods for AI, ballistics, QoL features etc. With enough mods Tarkov can be the most realistic FPS shooter around with an excellent body armor system and ballistics that actually makes sense imo.
Lol no, AE86s are both fixed and pop up and these designation are used for different engine/chassis. The AE86 gets 1.6L 4A-GE, meanwhile AE85 gets the weaker 1.5L 3S-GE.
How is that not a valid metric for choosing a phone? The way I see it, it's not really any different to choosing a phone for its camera performance or battery life.
There are good mobile games too, and emulation. I have a decent laptop to play games on and I still prefer my phone for gacha titles everyday over Android emulation on PC.
While I have seen a few instances like this on Reddit, they were always at least 6 month old posts, and none that's from the recent ad crisis. So yeah, not much to conclude here imo.
American-made Hyundais and Kias are of a different breed indeed, if Korean cars are as 1/10 as unreliable in my country Hyundai/Kia would have their public perception fell through the bottom lol.
Europe might backtrack on ultra-strict environmental rules for new cars - report (CarExpert)
A compromise solution could see the upcoming Euro 7 emissions standards weakened following pushback from countries and car companies.
That's just their marketing team at work, I find that hard to believe tbh.
My 5 something years old Fenix 5s still works great with like, a week and a half battery still lol. So yes, it's just that brands like Garmin don't advertise as much as Apple's.
Same, Garmin has made me swear off from owning any modern smartwatches. I mean having to charge every other day is just nuts lmao
Stop it, don't give Google ideas or they will turn to Android next lol
Knowing Google I wouldn't be surprised at all if they do remove Play Books and fuck over all the customers, just for that 1% increase in profits lol.
Century World Premiere | Toyota Global Newsroom
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) held the World Premiere of the Century. The video of the presentation is available below.
Gen Z kid here and I actually like this lol, I hope this isn't a sign of me turning into a boomer early.
Would anyone actually buy it though?
Sedans sale have declined massively in the US, to the point where enthusiast-ish offerings in the budget/mid-range sector are all but gone. And this is the US AKA car enthusiast heaven we're talking about lol, there's no way in hell Mazda can sell a RWD, inline-6 sedan outside of NA without incurring huge losses imo.
Tested: 2024 Volvo V60 T8 eAWD Polestar Engineered Outruns the Past (Car and Driver)
An extra dollop of electric power gives Volvo's performance wagon the chops it needs.
The WF-1000XM4 is fine long as you don't update the firmware to 2.0.0.
Got mine as a refurbished unit couple months ago, came with 2.0.0 by default and it ended up almost nuking the battery after two months lol. I ended up having to get the battery replaced, plus downgrading to 1.3.3 and it's been smooth sailing ever since thankfully.
I wouldn't recommend the C700N if ANC is important, since it's ANC is quite weak and passable at best compared to the LinkBuds S or WF-1000XM4.
2023 Honda Accord | The Art of Normal Cars (savagegeese)
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Unpopular opinion but I really like this gen's exterior design, peak Accord even. Thank heavens this isn't Reddit or I would immediately be stoned by the hivemind lol.
2024 Mustang Dark Horse | Why This Car Exists (SavageGeese)
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2024 Mitsubishi Triton packs more power, tougher looks (CarExpert)
The next-gen Mitsubishi Triton will offer a new turbo-diesel engine in three tunes, as well as beefier styling and a more modern cabin.
2024 Ford Mustang GT Review // $50,000 V8 Champion (Throttle House)
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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Remixes a Hit - Car and Driver
The soon-to-be last pony car standing just had to show up, but the base Mustang does more than that.
2024 Toyota Crown | The Future of Sedans? (SavageGeese)
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Man the chemistry between Mark and Jack here are just great. Perharps more so than previous videos. Maybe it's just me being too much of a weirdo to not spot the fakeness in it?
Personally as someone who's a sucker for comfortable sedans, this is exactly what I want in a car! Comfortable, good and spacious interior, yet still fast enough. Shame that the speaker, according to Mark, is just ordinary though.
There's a reason beyond number of available stations that explains why Ford, GM, and others are adopting Tesla's charging infrastructure.
"There's a reason beyond number of available stations that explains why Ford, GM, and others are adopting Tesla's charging infrastructure."
Lordstown Files for Bankruptcy, Endurance Pickup Assets up for Sale
The Ohio-based startup is also suing Foxconn, the company that produced its electric truck, after the electronics maker backed out of an investment agreement.
F, who's next I wonder?
Infiniti Wants You To Know That It Has A New Smell
Facing a relative drought of new product, Infiniti is turning to fragrance in an attempt to elicit excitement. Sort of like pheromones.
The CX-90 takes on the European establishment with an inline-six and a new rear-drive platform.
What do you think about the new CX-90? I kinda like it, though not sure if it will successfully elevate Mazda's reputation to that of a traditional luxury nameplate just yet.