Juan Carlos Bagnell

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Juan has been geeking out on personal computing since before PCs had GUIs. After studying Theatre in college, Juan worked with a contractor that supported servers and mobile devices for Department of Energy facilities. After moving to Los Angeles California, and working as a commercial casting director, he now dedicates his time to discussing the tech landscape as a consumer advocate. You’ll often see him pop in local news broadcasts. Passionate about mobile content creation, he recently published his first book on smartphone photography.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus Review: A fine phone, but not the exciting iPhone

Is this really the iPhone that “nobody wanted”? Apple included nifty new features, but is that enough to overlook worn design? Apple iPhone 8 Plus Review!

What does Google’s partnership with HTC mean for you?

HTC is struggling to reach 1% market share, and Google is selling directly to consumers. What does Google’s partnership with HTC mean for you?

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro and Icon X (2018) Hands On!

Samsung has new fitness tech to show off for IFA 2017! Here’s our first impressions of the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro and Icon X (2018) wireless earbuds!

Fiio X5 vs LG V20: Should you use a dedicated music player?

If you really care about high quality audio, should you use a dedicated media player instead of a smartphone? Here’s our Fiio X5 vs LG V20 showdown!

Manufacturing the R11: Shenzhen Oppo Factory Tour – 360° Video

Have you ever been curious how your phone is made? We took a trip to Shenzhen China. Manufacturing the R11: Shenzhen Oppo Factory Tour!

OnePlus 5 Review: The iPhone for Android Fans

The newest phone asking you to “never settle”. Can OnePlus still wow consumers while facing more mid-range competition? Here’s our OnePlus 5 review!

Let’s chat HTC U11 and playing Zelda on your phone! | Pocketnow Weekly 253

It’s our pleasure to introduce a new team member here at Pocketnow. Joel joins us to chat about the HTC U11, and will Nintendo bring Zelda to our phones?

Google Fuchsia and OnePlus 5 Leaks | #PNWeekly 252

Google’s Fuchsia has stirred up Android fans. Will this be its replacement operating system? We also got a sneak peek at the next OnePlus on our show.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Review: What you get for $850!

It’s a big for, with some big features, and a BIG price tag to match. As we hit $850, do we get our money’s worth? Here’s our Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Review!

Samsung Galaxy S8 Real Camera Review: Can it beat all the dual camera phones?

Will this phone’s camera be able to compete against dual sensor phones from Apple and LG? Here’s our Samsung Galaxy S8 Real Camera Review!

LG G6 vs LG V20! Is the G6 a V20 killer? Smartphone Showdown!

With a taller screen and a great dual camera, is the LG G6 a V20 killer? It’s time for a showdown between LG’s top smartphones! LG G6 vs LG V20!

Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumor Roundup: Our Top Five Favorite Rumors!

Launching a phone is a big deal, and Samsung is out to impress. The official reveal is next week, so until then, here’s our Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumor Roundup!

LG G6 Real Camera Review: More Flexible, More Complete

Does the “mainstream” G6 camera now compete against the “pro” V20? Here’s a closer look at photo and video performance in our LG G6 Real Camera Review!

#PNWeekly 244: LG G6 pricing, Galaxy S8 1000fps camera, and TK Bay drops by the lab!

Jules is on vacation AND we’re still working on our new podcast…

What is HEVC? Why does the Huawei P10 camera use H.265? How to upload HEVC to Youtube?

HEVC video is less convenient to work with, but don’t be afraid of 4K video files from the Huawei P10. What is HEVC? How can you upload HEVC to YouTube?

Huawei P10 Review: Is Evolution Enough?

Evolution or revolution? We’ve accepted tick-tock strategies from many top tier manufacturers.…

Bendable Samsung Phones and Apple’s Made for iPhone Proprietary Connector | #PNWeekly 239

Apple and Samsung topics abound, but what takes up the bulk of our podcast this week is an unlikely discussion stemming from an HTC device.

Tech, Earnings, and Advertising: This Week is All About the Money | #PNWeekly 238

Our podcast is racked with Super B**l commercials, earnings and failings. Mix in a little LG G6 and Watch Sport talk and you’ve got a show.

Galaxy S8 Rumor Round Up, Apple AI, and No HTC Smartwatches | #PNWeekly 237

You hear that? No Halfbeak for us. And with the shenanigans that T-Mobile is trying to pull with the floundering of DIRECTV NOW, you’ve gotta tune in.

Galaxy S7 Nougat, 600MHz Auction, and Battle of the Voice Assistants | #PNWeekly 236

Inexpensive Android One phones are making their way to the United States. The Galaxy S7 is finally (kind of) getting Nougat. The 600MHz TV spectrum is selling way below expectations, and we have a voice assistant showdown!
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Huawei Honor 6X Review: CES 2017 Travel Phone Success

2017 is off to an exciting start for inexpensive smartphones. Huawei’s latest was used heavily during our CES coverage. Here’s our Huawei Honor 6X Review!

Showing off the HTC U Ultra, RIP Froyo, and some early MWC 2017 teasers | #PNWeekly 235

Plus, Huawei puts out the fuel for MWC as it’s rumored to dig deep into the past for a new release. That and a prepaid carrier discussion on our podcast!

CES 2017 wrap up on the road from Las Vegas | #PNWeekly 234

The CES show floor is closed for business. While we love Vegas,…

Kodak Orbit360 4K VR Action Camera: CES 2017 Hands-On (Video)

The Pixpro team was one of the first to support 360 degree video on Youtube. Here’s our first look at the new Kodak Orbit360 4K VR Action Camera!

Asus ZenFone AR First Look CES 2017: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Ready! (Video)

Regular reality is boring. What if you could have both Augmented AND Virtual Reality in one device? Here’s our Asus ZenFone AR First Look at CES 2017!