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    Smartphones have become a part of our daily lives today but certain decisions in the past have changed how we interact with our devices today. From the removal of the headphone jack port to introducing a marketplace for apps; smartphone companies have come a long way from just selling phones to its customers. Some of these decisions have led to jumpstarting an entire industry while some have made our phones portable gaming devices. Here are five of the smartest decisions made by smartphone companies that changed how we use phones today:
    1. Removing The Headphone Jack  © Youtube/UnboxTherapy
    Removing the headphone jack port is quite a polarizing topic. Many felt at the time it was an atrocious move by Apple and not consumer-friendly. However, since then most smartphone companies have followed suit and removed the headphone jack port from their phones as well. While many may not agree, it did help smartphones in many ways that you may not even think. For starters, it helped in making smartphones have better resistance towards water and dust. The removal of the port meant less water would seep into the hardware and avoid water damage. Some smartphones even manage to survive weeks underwater which would not have been possible without removing the headphone port. 

    From Apple’s point of view, it led to the success of the AirPods which has now become one of the most successful wireless earphones to date. Thanks to the AirPods’ success, we now have even more options to choose from when it comes to wireless earphones and jumpstarted an entire industry that needed that extra push. 
    2. Fast Chargers  © OnePlus
    In the early days of smartphones, it was quite a pain to get your phone fully charged as at times it would take hours to get the deed done. However, one of the smartest decision companies made was implementing some form of fast-charging in their phones. OnePlus uses something called Warp Charge while most other devices including iPhones use Power Delivery (PD) charging. This method of having your gadgets charge faster than ever before also made its way to laptops, gaming consoles and wearables. If it weren’t for fast-chargers, we would still be stuck close to a power outlet hoping our phone gets enough charge for the day. 

    3. More Than Just a Smartphone  © Apple Explained/Youtube
    Apple revolutionised the world when it introduced apps on the iPhones which changed how we interact with a smartphone every day. We use apps for almost everything today which wouldn’t be the case if Apple did not introduce apps on phones way back in 2007. Today, the App Store and Play Store are an integral part of their businesses with millions of apps offering solutions for all kinds of needs. We use apps to order food, online shopping, watch movies, listen to music play games, find dates and even communicate with our loved ones. The world would be a different place if it weren’t for apps on our phones. In fact, Apple’s App Store’s economy is now worth half a trillion dollars and grossed revenue of more than $64 billion in 2020. 

    4. Offer an Ecosystem   © unsplash
    Selling a smartphone is just not enough. Much like any other business, smartphone companies look to expand their business by offering ecosystems or a range of products that work well with your smartphone. Companies like Apple, Xiaomi, Samsung and now OnePlus all sell either a smartwatch, a fitness tracker, a smart speaker, or other IoT devices that keep you in the ecosystem and prevent you from switching. That has been Apple’s strategy ever since it came out with the Apple Watch and it is one of the smartest decisions taken by a company that is now being emulated by other companies, 

    5. An Alternative to Gaming Consoles  © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    The main reason why Nintendo, Sony and other handheld console makers suffered from 2007 to present is that smartphones have now become a great gaming alternative to traditional handheld consoles. At first, casual games that were sold on the app store for cheap or free took over the market and killed Nintendo's grasp of the casual gamers market soon after its launch. Today, smartphone gamers can play competitively against each other in battle-royal games and MOBAs. Companies have now started making accessories for smartphones such as the Razer Kishi to give the full handheld console experience as well. If it weren't for smartphones, we would still be overpaying for casual games and playing them on a different device altogether. 


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    With a plethora of choices for truly wireless earphones, it kind of gets hard to decide which one is perfect for you. Well, if you are an Android user who wants a TWS that offers great sound, comfortable fit and noise cancellation, the Galaxy Buds Pro fits the bill. The new earbuds by Samsung were launched alongside the Galaxy S21 Series and I’ve been using the earbuds for almost everything for the past few weeks. Be it music listening sessions, attending calls on Zoom, or watching video content, the Galaxy Buds Pro has well suited my purpose. Here’s what I think about Samsung’s latest TWS earbuds:
    Design and FeaturesI’ve always wanted the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ to have some form of noise cancellation and Samsung delivered on that front with the Buds Pro. Samsung has been killing it with their wearables and the same can be said about the company’s wireless audio products. It is the only worthwhile competitor to the AirPods pro right now, thanks to everything it has to offer. 
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    This time around Samsung went more with a classic design instead of using the bean-shaped earbud on the Buds Live. The TWS earphones come with multiple ear tips which you can change according to your preference. I usually use the largest size simply because it fits my ear canal the best. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    Using the buds is quite a dream as they don’t really fall out that easily even though they don't not come with ear fins like previous generations. Even when using the buds while exercising, the buds do not fall out that easily which I cannot say for other earbuds I have tested. Both earbuds come with touch controls as well which can be turned off manually from the Wearable app if you want to avoid accidental touches while working out. The touch feature is quite responsive and is easy to use for carrying out functions such as skipping tracks, play/pause music and answering calls. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    You can also toggle between the three noise cancellation options by using the touch controls. In my experience, the Buds Pro delivers slightly better noise cancellation than the previous Buds Live and that’s due to the design of the earbuds themselves. Buds Live offers impressive ANC performance and the fact that Samsung improved upon that with the Buds Pro makes it currently the best ANC device to use for Android right now. You can even let ambient noise in from the earbuds for situations such as walking on the road. This feature is essential if you want to be mindful of your surroundings and need to be able to hear oncoming traffic. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    The charging case is also very similar to the Buds Live which means it is easier to carry in your pocket and does not take up too much space. The charging case can be charged wirelessly or with a USB-C charger. You can get an hour of playback time in five minutes from the charging case which is quite impressive. The buds themselves can last up to five hours on a single charge with ANC enabled, defeating the AirPods Pro by an extra hour. 

    Sound Performance The return to a traditional buds design also works in the Galaxy Buds’ favour as the sound experience is also enhanced. The dual-driver array developed by AKG does help in giving a deep bass and balanced mid frequencies. It is the perfect balance needed for wireless earbuds for both music-listening and viewing videos. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    Since most earbuds use a single driver, the Galaxy Buds Pro has a huge advantage over its competition since both drivers can handle particular frequencies. A single driver design is usually not preferred as it has to handle all the frequencies which makes the overall experience a bit lacking. Since the dual drivers can divide the mids and lows between them, the final output is far better than what you would get from cheap TWS earbuds. In fact, I prefer the Galaxy Buds Pro’s sound over the AirPods Pro as well. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    The low-frequencies are represented well while the mid and high frequencies have enough headroom for clear and crisp sound. If you like listening to Hip-Hop or electronic music, the Buds Pro are ideal for you. You can also use the ‘Dynamic’ EQ feature from the companion app to have it tuned automatically according to the content you are listening to. For example, if you are watching a video, it will automatically switch the sound profile or when listening to a podcast. Additionally, you can also adjust the EQ manually if you like more control. 
    © MensXP/Akshay Bhalla
    While the sound is well balanced and suits almost every purpose, I also judge the call quality of earbuds as most tend to cheap out in this category. The Galaxy Buds Pro has an impressive set of microphones which delivers great voice audio quality on calls or even when capturing vlogs. Not many earbuds offer great microphones performance for calls but in the case of the Galaxy Buds Pro, you don’t need to worry on this front.

    The Final Say If you are looking for a great pair of ANC TWS earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Pro fits the bill quite well. With extensive features, great sound and a comfortable design, Samsung has nailed it out of the park with the Buds Pro. If you are a Samsung user, the Buds Pro will not be a disappointment and are the perfect accessory for your Galaxy smartphone.

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