Hadlee Simons

Hadlee Simons is a technology journalist who specializes in covering the mobile and consumer electronics sectors. He has a keen interest in Android and iOS devices, and often provides insightful analysis on their features and performance. His articles are known for their readability and lack of major contradictions or conflicts of interest.

Biography:  https://www.androidauthority.com/author/hadleesimons/

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

97%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Apple's private Wi-Fi address feature on iPhone not as secure as thought', the author seems to favor Android over iOS in terms of privacy features.
  • In the article 'Satya Nadella admits he regrets giving up on Windows Phone', the author seems to have a slight bias towards Android, as they compare Windows Phone unfavorably to Android in several instances.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Samsung Announces Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro Edition, Paying Tribute to Iconic SGH-E700 Flip Phone

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Samsung has announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro Edition, a new model that pays tribute to the iconic SGH-E700 flip phone. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro Edition features a similar design to the SGH-E700, but incorporates modern technology such as a foldable glass display and 5G connectivity.

Apple Fixes Longstanding Bug in iOS `Private Wi-Fi Address` Feature

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Apple has fixed a bug that undermined the `Private Wi-Fi Address` feature on iOS devices for three years. The bug was discovered by a security researcher who found that the feature was not randomizing the MAC address as intended. The issue was addressed in the iOS 17.1 update released in October 2023.

Xiaomi Announces HyperOS Release as Part of Expansion Plan

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Xiaomi has announced the release of its new operating system, HyperOS. HyperOS is part of Xiaomi's plan to expand into the automobile industry. The rollout schedule for HyperOS has been announced, with updates expected to be available for select Xiaomi smartphone models by the end of 2023.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Performance, Price, and Samsung's Absence

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 January 2022 Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is built on a 4nm process and features a new architecture. Benchmark tests show improved performance over the Snapdragon 888. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 may be more expensive than previous models. Samsung was notably absent from the Snapdragon Tech Summit. There is already anticipation for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Sound S7 Pro Audio Chip for Extended Wireless Headphone Range

Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023 Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon Sound S7 Pro, a new audio chip for mobile headphones. The chip uses Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth to extend the range of wireless headphones. The Snapdragon Sound S7 Pro is expected to deliver high-resolution audio, low latency, and improved power efficiency.

Microsoft CEO Expresses Regret Over Abandoning Windows Phone

Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023 Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, expressed regret over the company's decision to abandon the Windows Phone project. The Windows Phone, launched in 2010, was discontinued in 2017 after struggling to compete with Apple's iOS and Google's Android. Nadella's comments have sparked discussions about a potential Microsoft return to the mobile operating system market.

Xiaomi 14 Teased Ahead of Official Release, Features Leica Cameras

Broke On: Tuesday, 01 March 2022 Xiaomi is set to launch its new smartphone, the Xiaomi 14. The Xiaomi 14 is expected to feature Leica cameras. Early camera samples from the Xiaomi 14 have been impressive. The phone's design has been revealed, showcasing a sleek and modern aesthetic.