Cory McNutt, Author at AndroidHeadlines.com |

I am Pittsburgh born and raised except for a 21-year detour through the VA/DC area. I have loved technology and gadgets my entire life, especially mobile devices. I have loved all things Android since I purchased my Motorola Bionic on the day it was release. I now sport a Moto Z Force that you would have to pry out of my cold, dead hands! I love the excitement each day of what new Android devices will be released, and then I get write about those devices...does life get any better?

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Google Pixel XL vs LG G6 vs HTC U11

HTC U11 Canadian Availability & Pricing Details Revealed

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Honor Note 8

Phone Comparisons: HTC U Ultra vs BlackBerry KEYone

Phone Comparisons: LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel vs BlackBerry KEYone

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Google Pixel XL vs L...

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – a special comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Google Pixel XL, the LG G6, and the new HTC U11. With the official announcement of the HTC U11, we wanted to see just how the new HTC flagship held up to its current mainstream […]

HTC U11 Canadian Availability & Pricing Details Revealed

The HTC U11 is finally official and HTC Canada is setting the price at $899 CAD ($660 USD) on their website with estimated availability sometime in June. The HTC U11 will be sold unlocked directly through HTC’s website and support Rogers, Bell, Videotron, MTS, SaskTel, and Eastlink. It looks like the HTC U11 will not […]

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Honor Note 8

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new Samsung Galaxy S8 goes up against the Honor Note 8. We do realize that the Galaxy S8 is a high-end flagship device going up against a larger, very phablet-sized device, but the Honor Note 8 does have a QHD display and a […]

Phone Comparisons: HTC U Ultra vs BlackBerry KEYone

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the HTC U Ultra takes on the new BlackBerry KEYone. These two smartphones both come from struggling companies that were one at the top in their game – HTC and BlackBerry. HTC turned away from its once successful formula with an all-metal design to […]

Phone Comparisons: LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new LG G6 takes on the new Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 model. The LG G6 is new in both design and technology while the Galaxy A7 looks like a Galaxy S7, only with fewer features. The old LG G5 was a painted, all-metal modular […]

Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel vs BlackBerry KEYone

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the Google Pixel takes on the new BlackBerry KEYone. These two smartphones are both a breakout design for Google and BlackBerry. Google did away with the Nexus name and started down a new path with its Google Pixel line in an effort to expand […]

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Moto G5 Plus

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new Samsung Galaxy S8 is pitted against the most popular model of phone that Motorola has ever sold – the Moto G5 Plus. We do realize that the Galaxy S8 is a high-end flagship device going up against the more mid-ranged categorized Moto […]

Phone Comparisons: BlackBerry KEYone vs Moto G5 Plus

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new BlackBerry KEYone takes on the most popular model of phone that Motorola has ever sold – the Moto G5 Plus – even surpassing their previous record breaking Motorola RAZR. BlackBerry has finally produced the smartphone many have been waiting for that includes […]

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy A7

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new Samsung Galaxy S8 takes on the new Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). We know that the Galaxy S8 is their new flagship device, while the Galaxy A7 is their mid-range smartphone, but we thought it would be interesting to compare Samsung’s flagship to […]

Phone Comparisons: LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new LG G6 takes on the new Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. Both LG and Samsung did away with the old and jumped into the new in both design and innovative technology. The old LG G5 was a painted, all-metal modular design – an […]

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Honor 8 Pro

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – The new Samsung Galaxy S8 takes on the powerful Honor 8 Pro. The Galaxy S8 with its Infinity Display and all-glass backing takes on a beefier, all-metal Honor 8 Pro that replaces its smaller all-glass Honor 8. With all of its hi-tech specifications and […]

Phone Comparisons: LG G6 vs Moto G5 Plus

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new LG G6 takes on the most popular model of phone that Motorola has ever sold – the Moto G5 Plus. LG completely redesigned the LG G6 with an all-glass body, 18:9 aspect ratio, and thin bezels all around. The Moto G5 Plus […]

Rumor: Galaxy Note 8 Not Samsung’s First Dual Camera Phone

Dual cameras have been a hot topic this year, and especially when rumors emerged claiming the Galaxy S8, and/or the Galaxy S8 Plus, was likely to come sporting such a setup. After all, the Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 8895 both support dual cameras. However, following the lack of dual cameras on the two Galaxy S8s, […]

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Huawei P10

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – The new Samsung Galaxy S8 takes on the powerful Huawei P10. The Galaxy S8 with its Infinity Display and all-glass backing takes on the iPhone-like, all-metal Huawei P10. With all of its hi-tech specifications and sexy design, does the new Galaxy S8 have what […]

Phone Comparisons: Honor Note 8 vs LG G6

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the Honor Note 8 takes on the new LG G6. The large, all-metal Honor Note 8 with its mammoth 6.6-inch display goes head-to-head with the completely redesigned LG G6 with its all-glass body. The Honor Note 8 uses a dual curved display with no […]

Samsung Does A Tutorial Overview Of The Galaxy S8/S8 Plus

With smartphones as advanced as the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, there are many options that most users never find because of the shear magnitude of trying to locate where they are hidden in the software. Fortunately, the new Samsung Experience makes it easier to locate options and the new video (shown […]

Concept Images For Moto’s Tablet Dock Mod Surface

Moto has big plans for its Moto Mods platform and one in particular looks quite promising, the tablet dock. A Mod which turns your Moto Z into a table-styled device. Now a concept of the Mod has made its way online showcasing what the Mod could look like when it becomes available. Of course, this […]

Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Are EE’s Most Pre-ordered Android Phone...

In London, EE has announced that the pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus have surpassed those of the Galaxy S7 series, making the new pair the most anticipated Android smartphone of all time on their network. The balance between the models is just about what Samsung was anticipating – 60-percent […]

AT&T Pushing Out Update to Fix Bugs in LG G6

According to a few LG G6 users, the AT&T version is receiving a new software update numbered H87110c. This is a minor Over-the-Air (OTA) update and has no changelog, but its main purpose appears to fix some software bugs, as it is still showing the latest security patch level as of March 1, 2017. As […]

Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the Apple flagship, the iPhone 7 Plus, goes up against the new Samsung Galaxy S8. When Samsung comes out with a new model, we like to put it up against the best that its archrival, Apple can produce. Because the Galaxy S8 Plus only […]

Primetime: Is Huawei Taking The Same Path As Samsung?

The Chinese firm, Huawei, was founded in 1987 and is now the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer in the world with almost one-half of its employees in research and development (R&D). It started out as a means for China to manufacturer its own equipment and is now spreading around the world in the UK, India, Denmark, […]

Google Home Now Helps You Cook With Step-By-Step Instruction...

Google has released a new blog posting detailing how Google Home, and by association, the Google Assistant, can now help with your next cooking escapade. There are many step-by-step recipes available on the internet and from some of the most well-known sites, including Bon Appetit, the Food Network, and even the New York Times. If […]

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Display is Expensive to Replace

In an effort to make their new Galaxy S8 series stand out from the crowd, Samsung used the new Infinity Display, and while it is wildly sexy and cool looking, it is very expensive should you ever need to replace the display. The Galaxy S8 Plus display will cost you a whopping €250, or about $271 […]

Phone Comparisons: Moto Z Force vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the Moto Z Force goes up against the new Samsung Galaxy S8. The devices differ quite a bit in their design and materials – the Z Force uses an all-metal backing, and the Galaxy S8 now uses a metal frame that holds a Gorilla […]

Phone Comparisons: LG G6 vs OnePlus 3T

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new LG G6 takes on the popular OnePlus 3T. The completely redesigned LG G6 with its all-glass body goes head-to-head with the updated OnePlus 3T. While LG did a revamp on the old metal bodied, modular LG G5 to come up with the […]

Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Pre-Orders Up 30% Compared To Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus pre-orders seem to be going strong. Tim Baxter, president and chief operating officer of Samsung Electronics America, has today announced that pre-orders for the new Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are 30-percent up year-over-year compared to the Galaxy S7. Essentially, indicating that the Galaxy S8 series is the […]

Samsung & LG Working on Displays with Four Curved Sides

Top display makers, Samsung Display and LG Display, are working on stretching the curved OLED display from side-to-side to include from top-to-bottom. The new Samsung Infinity Display on the Galaxy S8 series does a great job going from side-to-side and taking up close to 90-percent of the front of the phone in pure display. However, […]

Phone Comparisons: LG G6 vs Huawei Mate 9

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new LG G6 takes on the Huawei Mate 9. The completely redesigned LG G6 that went from an all-metal, modular body to an all-glass body goes head-to-head with the all-metal, dual-lens Mate 9. The result is a more modern looking LG G6 with […]

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Huawei Mate 9

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – The new Samsung Galaxy S8 takes on the Huawei Mate 9. The Galaxy S8 with its Infinity Display and all-glass backing takes on the large displayed, all-metal Mate 9. Does the new Galaxy S8 have what it takes to outclass the Mate 9 with […]

Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs LG G6

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – Apple’s flagship, the iPhone 7 Plus takes on the new LG G6. I must repeat that many readers complain when we compare an iOS phone to an Android phone and I just do not understand their objections. Who wouldn’t want to see how Apple’s […]

Phone Comparisons: LG G6 vs HTC U Ultra

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new LG G6 takes on the new HTC U Ultra. Rather than a huge advertising blitz, HTC introduced us to their new HTC U Ultra somewhere in between CES 2017 and MWC 2017 with little fanfare and what must be a slim advertising […]

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG V20

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – The new Samsung Galaxy S8 takes on the intriguing LG V20. The Galaxy S8 with its large Infinity Display and all-glass backing takes on the updated all-metal LG V20. Does the new Galaxy S8 have what it takes to outclass the revised LG V20 […]

Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel XL vs LG G6

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the pure Android favorite, the Google Pixel XL takes on the one of the newest smartphones, the LG G6. The Pixel XL comes to us with a polished glass and metal backing and the LG G6 introduces its new all glass format with a […]

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S8 vs OnePlus 3T

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – The new Samsung Galaxy S8 takes on the popular OnePlus 3T. The Galaxy S8 with its large Infinity Display and all-glass backing takes on the updated all-metal OP3T. Does the new Galaxy S8 have what it takes to outclass the revised OP3T? Samsung completely […]

Tech Talk: Wells Fargo Pushes For Biometrics Over Passwords

Merriam-Webster defines biometrics as “the measurement and analysis of unique physical or behavioral characteristics (as fingerprint or voice patterns) especially as a means of verifying personal identity,” and if Wells Fargo has its way, in the near future, the use of biometrics to identify a person for banking transactions will be the norm. They would […]

Phone Comparisons: Moto Z Force vs LG G6

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the Moto Z Force goes up against the new LG G6. The devices differ in their design and materials – the Z Force uses an all-metal backing, and the LG G6 now uses a metal frame and a glass backing – but both share […]

Phone Comparisons: HTC U Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the HTC U Ultra goes up against the Samsung Galaxy S8. HTC introduced us to the HTC U Ultra in between CES 2017 and MWC 2017 with little fanfare and advertising. The complete opposite is true for the Samsung Galaxy S8, but then Samsung […]

Phone Comparisons: LG V20 vs LG G6

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the newest member of the LG family, the LG G6 takes on its older brother, the LG V20. These two devices could not be more different in looks with the LG V20 using a full aluminum body and the LG G6 using a full […]

Galaxy S8 Preorders Top 600,000 in Korea in 5 Days

There had been rumors that the new Samsung Galaxy S8 was doing well in preorder sales, but Samsung has just made it official according to the Korea Herald – 620,000 units were sold in just five days, with the 128GB Galaxy S8 Plus “accounting for 150,000 units.” This is great news for Samsung as those […]

Samsung Outsells Apple in Q1 2017, Ahead of Galaxy S8 Releas...

The latest report from TrendForce shows that despite seasonal slow sales overall, Samsung was the one bright spot by showing a growth during the first quarter of 2017 earning a 26.1-percent market share, while Apple came in second place with 16.9-percent share of the market. During that period, sales of Global smartphones were set at […]

Primetime: Big Is The New Small In Smartphones

Just like the ‘Blob’ from the 1958 movie, a seemingly indestructible force that grew to consume everything in its path, smartphone displays are continuing to grow out of control as evidenced by the new Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus at 6.2-inches. Just a couple of years ago, 4-inches, and 4.7-inches were the two most popular screen […]

Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel XL vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the pure Android favorite, the Google Pixel XL takes on the one of the most popular smartphones, the new Samsung Galaxy S8. The Pixel XL comes to us with a polished glass and metal backing and the Galaxy S8 keeps its all glass format. […]

Phone Comparisons: LG G5 vs LG G6

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – with the sleek and new LG G6 hitting the market; we thought it only fair to compare it to the LG G5 to see just what improvements or disappointments LG accomplished with its new design. Obviously, we expect the LG G6 to be the […]

Motorola Orbit Soon To Be Available In Europe And The US

Earlier this year at CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) and MWC (Mobile World Congress), Motorola’s Home division unveiled their new Orbit device and now they are announcing that it will be available shortly in the UK for €149, followed by the US sometime soon after. When it arrives in the US, you can expect to […]

Leak: Images Of A Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Surface

Following the initial rumors that came through late last year, it does seem to be the case that Samsung plans on selling refurbished Galaxy Note 7s. Now, images have come through from SamsungVN which are said to be of a refurbished Galaxy Note 7. From the pictures, we are looking at a model number of […]

Google Patent Reveals Drone & Ground Robot Delivery System

As a number of companies, including Google and Amazon, battle it out for drone supremacy, Google has filed a patent for a drone-to-ground robot delivery system. The application for the patent is based on Google’s theory that having a drone-only delivery system may not be the safest route to go – as their rotating blades […]

Uber Accused of Manipulating Driver Pay & Passenger Fee

As if Uber didn’t already have its share of problems, the battered company is now in a class action lawsuit, accused of manipulating how much the Uber driver is paid and how much an Uber passenger is charged for the same ride. According to the court documents, Uber is using a “methodical scheme” and they have […]

Phone Comparison: Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the Apple iPhone 7 goes up against the new Samsung Galaxy S8. Every time Samsung comes out with a new model, we like to put it up against the best that its arch-rival, Apple can produce. The other day we looked at the iPhone […]

Samsung’s Theme Store Now Available in 15 Additional Countri...

There are literally hundreds of theme packs in the Samsung Theme Store and Samsung just added an additional 15 countries where you can access these theme packs – Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the Ukraine. Samsung started supporting third-party theme packs and opened the […]

Phone Comparisons: LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the new LG G6 takes on the new Samsung Galaxy S8. Both of these devices are a total remake from their predecessors as LG and Samsung venture into new designs and innovative technology. LG left behind the notion of the modular LG G5 – […]

Report: Samsung Increases Galaxy S8 Plus Production

A new report coming out of South Korea indicates that Samsung has increased production of their new Galaxy S8 Plus due to the warm reception it is receiving from retailers. Because they are launching two different models simultaneously – the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus – Samsung must decide how many of each model […]

Phone Comparisons: Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S8...

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the pride of Apple, the iPhone 7 Plus takes on the newest Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. Many readers complain when we compare an iOS phone to an Android phone and I just do not understand their objection. Who wouldn’t want to see how Apple’s […]

Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Samsung Galaxy S8

Introduction Do we have a good one for you today – the Samsung Galaxy S7 goes up against the new Samsung Galaxy S8. Make no mistake; we already know that the Galaxy S8 is the winner of this comparison, but that is what we do – compare so you can see the differences between these […]

Motorola Is Back With Revised Wordmark Logo

Motorola has gone through many changes over the past few years, so it should come as no surprise that Motorola (or Lenovo) has changed its wordmark for the first time since 2013. This will definitely make Moto fans happy to see the full name once again representing the company. The iconic batwings remain, untouched, while […]

The Starbucks HQ Gets A Mobile Order-Only Store Next Week

Starbucks is a progressive company when it comes to high-tech and started their app back in 2011, and then added mobile ordering in 2014 – it has become so popular that Starbucks is now building a mobile-order and pay only store at their Seattle headquarters. Starbucks has two cafés at their headquarters that caters to […]

Canadian Samsung Galaxy S8 Will Come With AKG Earphones

Samsung Canada had some good news for Canadians looking to purchase the Galaxy S8 or the Galaxy S8 Plus – they will be coming with a free set of AKG earphones if purchased through a carrier or retailer. According to Samsung, they are a $100 USD freebie that will allow the customer to enjoy the 32-bit DAC […]

Lenovo & Motorola Tease The Return Of Razr As A Moto Mod

Moto Malaysia’s Facebook page recently posted the picture above with the words, “An icon returns as a Moto Mod.” Along with it they posted “Bringing back the iconic Moto that changed the 2000’s. This time, it’s new and improved, as a Moto Mod. Stay tuned for the reveal. You won’t want to miss out!” Does […]

AT&T’s Q1 Wireless Gain Estimates Decreased By Wells Fargo

The competition is intense when it comes to the US carriers – Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint – and they add more pressure on themselves with new plans, unlimited data, and paying to buy out user contracts from a competitor to get your business. This competition is starting to show up in their bottom line […]

Tech Armor Outs Screen Protectors For The Galaxy S8/S8 Plus

When you finally get your new Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus with its new Infinity Display, you will want to protect your investment with a screen protector and Tech Armor just announced two new ones designed specifically for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. These new protectors give you edge-to-edge protection from […]

Google Maps Lets You Search, Book, & Pay For Fitness Classes

It’s barely into 2017 and many people have likely already broken their resolutions to exercise on a regular basis and may need a little help in looking for an exercise class. Let Google help you search with Reserve with Google. Book and even pay for the class before you go – maybe a little added […]