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Adrian Sobolewski-Kiwerski

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Contributor Since October, 2023
Qualifications BA in English Philology, University of Warsaw; MA in Philosophy, Kingston University London; Ph.D. in Philosophy (in progress), University of Warsaw
Expertise
smartphones, PC Gaming, headphones
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About Adrian Sobolewski-Kiwerski

Adrian holds a BA in English Studies and an MA in Philosophy and Contemporary Critical Theory. He has been writing about technology for a few years now, working both in Poland and with English-speaking publications, such as PCWorld, TechAdvisor, and now Pocket-lint.

He is particularly interested in sustainable tech, loves all things second-hand, but also enjoys writing all kinds of guides, how-tos, and comparisons. When not working, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Philosophy -- so, essentially, doing some more work. Whether you want to talk about phones, aesthetics, or critical theory, he's glad to have a chat!

What was your first phone?

My first phone was a hand-me-down Nokia 3210 from my dad, but the first one I owned was a Siemens CX65.

When did your interest in technology begin?

I've always been into technology. I remember feeling so excited whenever someone got a new phone with some cool new features and running to check them out. I also vividly recall my first attempts at overclocking, when I fried my motherboard with an Intel i5 750 that I had just gotten -- but it did hit 4.0 GHz.

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

I find all kinds of tech interesting, but what I love the most is used tech -- second-hand phones, laptops, and tablets, among others. If you can give tech a new life without perpetuating the cycle of consumption, I'm thrilled. That's why I get all my tech used.

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Pixel phones come packed with versatile features right out of the box, so you can let go of these unnecessary apps.

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There's a lot of room for distraction when working on your laptop, but you can use these apps to boost productivity and narrow your focus.

Jul 21, 2024
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Read receipts only work if both of you have RCS chats enabled. Here's how to see if someone opened your text on Android.

Jul 20, 2024
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With a new smartwatch from Google coming soon, is the current generation still a good pick?

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Jul 10, 2024
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