Which SmartPhone Should You Buy in 2019?

So it’s time to upgrade your phone. You’ve came to the realization that your current device is out of date and you want to catch up with the latest trends. But its not as easy as walking into a store and simply picking your device. If you’ve been in the market recently you’ve probably realized by now that there are a multitude of choices between multiple manufacturers, different softwares, long lists of specs that mean nothing to you when you read them. It’s confusing. But it really isn’t as hard of a choice as you might think. In this article I’m going to cover the some of the most popular devices out as of right now and help you decide what smartphone is best suited for you. In addition I will include my recommendations for every budget type.

When making this decision the first question to ask yourself is iPhone or Android? If you are a current smartphone user I definitely suggest to consider how well you like your current phone. Do you have access to apps that are most important to you? Are you satisfied with the level of customization available to you? Will it connect with other devices you use on a daily basis ( car, speakers, smarTV etc.) If you can answer yes to all the above questions then I would recommend sticking with your current OS. If you can’t answer yes to those questions maybe you should consider switching things up a bit.

iOS available exclusively to iPhones a clean cut, easy lot use software that for most of us is easy koto get the hang of with a little time. The level of customization isn’t that great but they make up for it with simplicity. Like I said with a little time and minimal effort iOS is the most user friendly software offered on premium phones. iOS also works GREAT with other apple devices. The seamlessness you experience when sharing photos with airdrop or answering a FaceTime call on your MacBook is simply unmatched. Overall an iPhone isn’t a bad choice by any means and listed below are my recommendations for anyone looking to get an iPhone.

Top Recommendation: iPhone XR

iPhone XR is a terrific iPhone and gives you most of the newest available technology for iPhone at a discounted price. The iPhone XR starts at $750 which is $250 lower than apples flagship phones iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. A sacrifice is made in the camera and screen quality but if you can get past that it’s a great way to get one of the newest iPhone.

Budget Recommendation: iPhone 7

iPhone 7 is the best iPhone for someone who wants to get the best out of iOS but doesn’t want to spend over $500 on their cellphone. Sure the iPhone 6s and iPhone SE are still on the market but Apple will be cutting off support for these devices at the end of 2019 making it a risk if you’re looking to keep your phone for the next couple of years. The iPhone 7 still has a great camera and a beautiful retina display even for 2019 standards. You can find the iPhone 7 consistently for under $400 and can even find them as cheap-as $200 on sites like Facebook Marketplace and Ebay making it a budget friendly way to experience iOS in it’s fullest capacity.

Then you have Android. Android is the OS ( Operating System ) for pretty much every other smartphone that’s not an iPhone. Instead of completely different OS(s) Manufacturers out their own skin on top of this operating system. For example Samsung runs Android with a Samsung skin and LG runs Android with a LG skin on top. Overall Android offers a much more customizable experience than iOS. From adding widgets on your home screen to changing the color and font on your keyboard Android offers things that iOS just doesn’t. This however does come with the sacrifice of simplicity. If you’re already tech savvy and you know you want your phone to look unique Android may be the way to go. Android also offers a wider array of supported devices / apps. this is because of Androids more open approach to app developers. Almost all of your smart devices in your home will be compatible with your Android phone. At the end of the day Android offers a more personal experience that you can make as simple or complicated as you like.

Top Recommendation: Samsung Galaxy S10

I recommend the S10 because it’s simply and amazing phone that really represents the spirit of Android. With features like reverse wireless charging and a gorgeous infinity display its hard to go wrong with this phone. With a price-tag of $999 it’s definitely not a budget friendly choice but it’s speed and feature rich software make the worth it!

Budget Recommendation: LG Stylo 4+

The LG Stylo 4+ offers an updated and reliable Android experience. This phone offers a nice large display and even a built in stylus ( if you’re into that kind of thing ). The LG Stylo 4+ also comes in at the lowest price point on my recommendations list at only $299 and can be found for free on most phone carrier promotions.

Overall the choice comes down to two words. PERSONAL PREFERENCE. Buy the phone you’re comfortable with. If you like your current phone get the updated version of it. If you’re frustrated with your current device consider switching things up a bit and see if the grass really is greener on the other side. Most places have a return policy so if you do make a decision you regret most of the time it’s fixable. If you’re new to smartphones overall consider what you’re looking for in your smartphone. Want simplicity? Go iPhone. Want to customize every detail of your phone and aren’t concerned with getting lost in the settings menu? Android it is.

As always thank you for reading and if you have any comments, ideas, or questions about this post reach out to me via the Contact tab at the top of the page!

How To Back Your Stuff Up

From pictures and contacts, to notes and text messages, theres a ton of information stored on our devices that we do not want to lose. Today I’m going to explain how to backup all your stuff so you know all of your information is safe.

One of our main priorities when it comes to backing up our data is our smartphones. When deciding what’s best for you start with the internal cloud options your device gives you.

If you have an iPhone you can use the iCloud backup. It offers automatic backups as well as a pretty affordable price (as low as $12 a year). You access it by:

Open settings app
Tap on your name at the top of the screen
Select iCloud
Scroll down and select iCloud backup
Make sure this is turned on
If necessary purchase more iCloud storage

For Android users I recommend Google cloud services. This can be set up in different ways through the multiple apps Google offers such as Google photos and Google drive. To set up a full phone backup similar to an iCloud backup:

Open settings
Tap on Personal
Tap on Accounts & Sync
Select your Google account
Select all of the options you would like to backup

Both of these options are quick easy ways to backup the information on your phone. However some people don’t use the cloud and have security concerns with it. if you fit this description it may be best for you to look into external storage devices. These are another good option for saving anything you need from pictures to important documents. External storage pricing can vary depending on how much storage you need. External storage comes in a wide selection of capacity so it may be best to really evaluate how much storage you need before picking one of these up. These devices can be found in many places such as Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon.

But what if you like cloud storage but want to have the ability to store information from a variety of places and want easy access to the information from anywhere? For this I recommend using a cloud storage server such as iDrive. iDrive offers many features such as encrypted storage, the ability to view your drive from multiple devices, the ability top backup and manage multiple devices, and many more. This solution offers many options when it comes to choosing the storage plan for your needs. you can start your iDrive account by simply visiting their website. iDrive isn’t the only cloud based storage server so it may also be worth checking out other similar services.

Overall backing up your information is simpler than its made out to be and can save you time and stress next time you need to recover something. I hope this was helpful and if you have any questions or suggestions please reach out to me below. If you did find this helpful and would like to see more helpful posts be sure to hit the Follow Us button below!

Welcome to Wyatech

Whether you love it or hate it technology is increasingly becoming a larger influence in the world we live in. From the phone we carry around with us everywhere we go, to the way we consume media such as news, TV shows, movies, and music. It influences how we buy things, how we interact with each other. Technology can be a great tool to stay connected with family and friends, grow businesses, and just generally improve our day to day lives. That is of course… if we actually use it. The truth is most of us don’t and for many reasons. Some are just unsure about which device or service is right for them. Others become frustrated when trying to set up a new service or device, unsure about how to transfer their information or have simply forgot all of their social media passwords. This slows us down. Without actually using the technology we have at our disposal to its fullest it will ultimately result in slower advancement of new technology.

Now think about this. How much does your new smart phone cost? Chances are if you purchased your phone within the last 3 years there’s a really good chance you spent $500 plus on your new device. And what about that old Netflix account that you haven’t used in months, that could be costing you over $100 a year! My point is this. We spend a ton of money every year on technology but it feels like we don’t get much value out of it.

So how do we resolve this? The answer is simpler than you may think. You need to understand things like a cloud backup. You need to know the best way to manage all of our passwords. You should have all the information you need when purchasing a new device. Technology gives us the ability to make our daily lives easier, why not let it. I get it. So much to take in, so many things can go wrong, but trust me the effort IS worth the reward. Which is why I’ve designed WyaTech. I want to show you how to actually enjoy the technology you have available. I will be uploading articles on a weekly basis designed to help you integrate technology into your lives. Along with that I will be launching my YouTube channel which will contain things such as walkthroughs, product reviews, and much more! Be sure to stay tuned and connect with me on Twitter (@wyatech) and Instagram (@wyatech) to get updates on uploads. I look forward to starting a journey towards a fully integrated lifestyle between you and your technology.

Let’s learn together! If you have questions, suggestions, or ideas for future articles/videos reach out to me via social media or through the contact page.