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Looking puzzled at the porcelain Google Pixel 8 Pro

Google won't tell me why the Pixel 8 Pro doesn't make me sick

By Nicholas Sutrich published

No pain, all gain The company is strangely secretive about its display tech.

No pain, all gain
Hero image for "dark mode is a lie" editorial

Dark mode is a lie

By Nicholas Sutrich published

Lights out Dark mode is supposed to be easier on the eyes, especially at night, but modern smartphone displays and dark modes don't mix as well as you think.

Lights out
Looking at the PWM flicker rate on a Google Pixel Fold using a fast shutter speed

What is PWM display flicker, how to deal with it

By Nicholas Sutrich published

Avert your eyes! Lots of modern phones use pulse width modulation, or PWM, to manage brightness. But what is PWM, why is it harmful, and what can you do about it? We give you all the details.

Avert your eyes!
Google Pixel 6a vs. Apple iPhone SE 2022

Apple's next mistake could force some users to switch to Android

By Nicholas Sutrich published

Join us! Apple's upcoming batch of iPhones may ditch one important component that's been with the iPhone since the beginning.

Join us!
Flicker lines from the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5's AMOLED display

Flickering phone displays are bothering more people than ever

By Nicholas Sutrich published

Flashing lights More phones than ever are using PWM flickering to manage display brightness, and that means it's becoming harder and harder for some people to buy a new phone.

Flashing lights
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