All the folding smartphones you need to know about
It's hard not to get excited about folding smartphones, as the designs promise to be radically different from the smartphones we carry around today. Many manufacturers are working on these designs, and we've gathered together all the ones we know about so far right here to make sure you're fully informed.
Adventurous Vivo partners with Energous on true wireless charging tech
Vivo will work with Energous to bring over-the-air wireless charging technology to smartphones in the future. Although no timeframe is provided, Vivo is well-known for experimenting with new tech and showing off the results to great effect. Energous has been working on over-the-air wireless charging for some time.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G: Everything you need to know
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a massive screen, a cool slide-up camera, up to 10GB of RAM, and it even comes with a wireless charger. The latest version has a 5G connection too, and will be sold for just 600 euros when it's released in May. Here's everything you need to know about the Mi Mix 3.
Samsung’s wide range of Galaxy products means there’s something for everyone
Samsung launched a host of new products on February 20, with prices ranging from just $35, all the way up to nearly $2,000. This was not by chance, and the company believes it has something for everyone in 2019, regardless of what phone you own now, or what phone you dream of owning. We spoke to the company about it.
LG starts MWC 2019 early with the new Q60, K50, and K40 phones
LG has announced three new smartphones ahead of Mobile World Congress 2019: The Q60, the K50, and the K40. All are midrange devices that offer more than we usually expect, including multi-lens cameras, large screens with small bezels, and military-tough bodies. Here's what you need to know about them.
To avoid the notch, Vivo’s new smartphone has a secret selfie camera
Vivo has already experimented with a motorized selfie camera, and now it's bringing the cool technology to a more affordable device -- the Vivo V15 Pro. The motorized front camera joins a capable rear camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a great looking design. Here's what you need to know about the V15 Pro.
Vivo V15 Pro’s trick camera rises to the challenge of making us smile
Vivo knows it's onto a winner with the cool motorized camera seen on the Vivo Nex S, and has now incorporated a newer version of the technology into the V15 Pro -- its latest camera phone that's packed with other desirable features too. We've tried the phone, and its impressive cameras.
Sirin Labs Finney review
The Sirin Labs Finney phone is to cryptocurrency what the iPhone is to Apple Pay. It facilitates the payment, processing, and exchanging of cryptocurrencies on a smartphone, and surprisingly does it in a user-friendly way. However, does that mean you should rush out and buy one? We’ve tried the phone out.
Sony’s weird Wena isn’t a smartwatch, it’s a smart watch strap
Sony's Wena smart watch straps have been around since 2015; but the company has now decided to launch them outside of Japan, starting with the U.K.. The straps convert traditional watch straps over to smart watches, but without ruining the style or design. There are two different types available, and Sony even makes watch bodies too.
Oaxis Timepiece Review
The Oaxis Timepiece wants to be a traditional watch, a fitness tracker, and a basic smartwatch all-in-one. That’s a tall order, despite it sounding quite simple, so can the sub-$180 wearable manage to pull it off? We’ve been wearing it for a while to find out if it can complete the trifecta, or if it falls short.
Google still thinks people are interested in modular smartphones
Google has filed new patents related to modular smartphone designs and technology, several years after it discontinued Project Ara, the name given to its own range of modular devices. The patents cover hardware similar to what we've seen in modular devices, and to how Project Ara was intended to look.
Find the best, most stylish smartwatch for him this Valentine’s Day
Looking to buy a smartwatch for someone this Valentine's Day? If you're buying for a man, then here are our top picks out of the many available, putting style and design over features and tech. There's a smartwatch here fit to grace any man's wardrobe and to suit any budget big or small.
Everything we know about the OnePlus 5G phone
OnePlus has clarified a statement regarding when it will use the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. Initially stating it would be the first to do so, it now says it will be among the first. In further news, it will produce a separate 5G phone that may cost up to $300 more than its existing devices.
Huawei’s A.I. has finished Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, and we’ve heard it
We all know computers can be used to make music, but can artificial intelligence be used to not only generate music, but complete one of the most famous unfinished symphonies of all time? Huawei has found out, using its own AI to create the final two movements of Schubert's "Unfinished," No. 8 Symphony.
Samsung’s camera-equipped stylus concept is straight out of a Bond movie
Samsung is working hard to make its S Pen stylus more useful to more people, having taken a step forward in that direction with the Galaxy Note 9. A patent has revealed what could be done in the future, and it involves putting a camera in the S Pen itself. The associated images give us an idea of how it may function.
Q Acoustics’ Concept 300 speakers banish vibrations with sci-fi stands
The new Q Acoustics Concept 300 speakers look fantastic, especially in the silver and ebony color scheme; but you should also pay attention to the crazy-looking stands, as a huge amount of work has gone into their design and engineering. They serve a purpose: To rid the speakers of nasty vibrations.
In 2018, smartphone sales stopped growing annually for the first time
Two data analysis companies have said that in 2018, the smartphone market declined for the first time, meaning we all bought fewer smartphones than in 2017. The drop over 2017 may not sound substantial, but with the numbers involved, it's more significant than you may think. What will happen this year?
Ruark’s R5 music system is so classy, you’ll want to tidy up before it arrives
British audio brand Ruark has launched the Ruark R5 music system, a highly capable all-on-one machine that is as happy playing CDs as it is streaming Spotify around a multi-room setup. The R5 has a chic look similar to the company's massive R7 music system, but in a smaller and more affordable package.
Samsung’s new big-but-small chip could mean the end of the mobile MicroSD card
Samsung has developed a new 1TB memory chip for smartphones, doubling the largest amount available today, and says it's ready for production to start. The tiny chip is not physically any larger than the 512GB version, yet will store twice the amount of data. However, don't expect the resulting phones to be cheap.
Stealth cameras and super-fast charging excite at Oppo’s big U.K. launch
You may not have heard of them, but Oppo has launched in the U.K., and it's bringing three phones with it -- the RX17 Pro, the RX17 Neo, and the space-age Find X. It struck a deal with retailer Carphone Warehouse, which will stock all three phones, ready for you to try out in store. Here's what you need to know.
10 Honor View 20 insider tips to make you love your phone even more
If you've bought the Honor View 20, which we think is Honor's best phone yet, then we applaud your decision. What we've got for you here is a selection of the top tips and tricks to get the most from your new smartphone, from using the secret camera modes to the special Digital Balance mode.
Stakes are high for Samsung, as it promises new phones will meet expectations
The head of Samsung's mobile division has spoken out about the forthcoming launch of the Galaxy S10 and potential folding smartphone reveal, saying the new devices will meet our expectations. Excitement around the new hardware is high, but behind the scenes on the business side, Samsung also needs them to be a success.
Google exec sparks controversy with Pixel 3 vs. iPhone XS photo tweet
Which picture do you prefer? That's the debate raging after a Google executive shared two images comparing the iPhone XS with a photo from the Google Pixel 3 taken with Night Sight mode. The difference is massive; but which one is the "better" photo? You may have to take a closer look to see which side you'll come down on.
Bezel-less phones are terrible for typing on, and it’s only going to get worse
Bezel-less smartphone screens look great, and folding smartphones are an exciting part of the mobile future; but we don't like where the typing experience is heading because of these two trends. Tapping out messages on some phones is already painful, and software designers need to pay attention now.
Honor View 20 review
The Honor View 20 is Honor’s best phone to date. Why? Just look at the hole-punch screen, which solves many of the problems associated with the notch, and then turn your attention to the striking design and the exciting 48-megapixel camera. This phone has it all, and it doesn’t cost much.
Huawei to show folding smartphone powered by its new 5G chip at MWC
Huawei has announced the world's first single-chip, multi-mode 5G modem, and confirmed it will feature inside a folding smartphone that's to be announced at Mobile World Congress at the end of February. The chip could also be added to other 5G phones at the show. Here's what we know about this exciting new technology.
Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30: Everything you need to know
Casio continues to refine its Pro Trek activity smartwatch. The latest model is the WSD-F30, and it adds several new features, including another new battery-saving mode that makes great use of the dual-screen technology. While the watch is still big, it is slightly smaller than previous models too.
The entire screen is also a fingerprint sensor on Vivo’s incredible Apex 2019
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has shown off the Apex 2019, a concept phone without any blemishes on its immaculate glass body, and a fingerprint sensor that takes up the entire screen. This slick-looking phone even has 5G, and capacitive buttons. It's not market-ready yet, but that may change in the future.
Honor Magic Watch hands-on review
Honor has taken the Huawei Watch GT and made it a little smaller, designed it a little better, and come up with the Honor Watch Magic. The alterations are winners, for the most part, and we’ve tried the various different versions on to see if it’s a worthy alternative to Huawei’s own fitness-focused smartwatch.
Xiaomi shows how its folding smartphone will look, and you’re going to love it
Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to show off a folding smartphone prototype. The unnamed phone has a different design than others we've seen, adopting a double fold where the sides of the screen fold over the back of the device. It looks effective in the video, so hopefully we'll get our hands on one someday soon.