Swapping an iPhone for a BlackBerry made me appreciate the physical keyboard
BlackBerry is preparing to release the BlackBerry KeyTwo, a new phone with a physical keyboard; but if you've never used one, and are a proficient touchscreen typist, what would it be like to swap? We changed our iPhone to a BlackBerry KeyOne to find out, and discovered that speed is only half the story.
The crazy full-screen Vivo Apex concept is being made into a real phone
Vivo is making the incredible Apex concept phone a reality, and not just a showcase. The phone was shown at MWC 2018 as an example of what's possible, but it was never certain the device would get a release. Now, Vivo has said the Apex will launch on June 12, and here's everything you need to know.
Dead rising: Old phones we want to see zapped back to life
Nokia and BlackBerry have made successful returns by trading on some much-loved old designs, but they aren't the only ones with a strong back catalog of cool phones that we'd like to see given a new lease of life. Here are our picks of the nostalgic devices we want to see updated today.
As Wear OS ticks to a stop, Google needs to wind it back up
Google’s Wear OS should be competing with the Apple Watch, but instead it has been left to stagnate without useful new features, or even any attention at Google I/O. Wear OS can be saved, and there are companies out there trying to do it; but Google needs to understand it has a major part to play.
Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 review
Luxury smartwatches have been somewhat disappointing so far, with high prices, massive cases, and not a lot of reasons to buy one. Tag Heuer’s Connected Modular 41 overcomes previous problems to increase the desirability, but it’s still pricey compared to most others. We’ve been wearing one to see if it’s worth the extra.
How Porsche Design’s unwavering passion shaped the Mate RS phone
The new Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS phone is just a shameless branding exercise, right? Wrong. Very wrong. Porsche Design, a famous design house, has very specific ideas about design, and its DNA flows through the Mate RS. We visited the headquarters in Austria to find out more about its design ethos, and its partnership with Huawei.
Honor 10 review
Erupting in a kaleidoscope of color, the glass-bodied Honor 10 costs way less than you’d expect, and still has the excellent camera we’ve come to expect from the company. We’ve had it in our hands to see if it can live up to those initially very strong impressions. Here’s our Honor 10 review.
Nokia X: Everything you need to know
HMD Global may be about to bring back another Nokia name from the past. This time it's the Nokia X, a name last seen in 2014. Teasers and rumors have spread, hinting at more than one phone. With an announcement set for May 16, we'll know more very soon. Here's everything that we've learned so far.
The best macro lenses for your iPhone X
The price of adding a macro lens accessory to your phone varies greatly, but does spending more automatically mean better results? We test four different lenses, from $20 to $100, to find out. The pictures are all dramatically different, and you may be surprised by the final conclusion.
OnePlus will help you buy a OnePlus 6 — if your old phone meets one condition
If you want the OnePlus 6, which is coming on May 16, but aren't sure how to sell on your existing phone, OnePlus is here to help. It has set up a revised trade-in program for OnePlus owners, and will offer top price for older devices, in return for buying the latest model. Here's what you need to know.
Xiaomi’s European tour continues –it will arrive in France and Italy in May
Xiaomi, the smartphone manufacturer best known in China and India, has announced it will officially launch in France and Italy at the end of May. It's the company's third push into western Europe, after a late 2017 launch in Spain. Due to a new partnership, more European locations will follow soon.
How to buy the LG V30S ThinQ: Everything you need to know
The LG V30S ThinQ is a very slightly altered version of the excellent LG V30, and has been waiting for release since it was announced in March. Now the LG G7 ThinQ is official, The V30S ThinQ is beginning to appear for pre-order, and we've got all the details on getting the best price right here.
Smartphone shootout: Huawei P20 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs. Google Pixel 2 vs. Apple iPhone X
The Huawei P20 Pro has hit the smartphone scene and caused quite a stir with its triple lens camera; but how does it compare to the equally great cameras on the Apple iPhone X, the Google Pixel 2, and the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus? We put the four together in a photo shootout to find out which is best.
Lenovo Mirage Camera hands-on review
Lenovo has launched its first camera, and it has two lenses to take 180-degree wide-angle pictures, ideal for viewing with its new virtual reality headset.
Verizon doesn’t care about Sprint and T-Mobile merger
Verizon's CEO has stated he doesn't care about the impending T-Mobile and Sprint merger, and isn't concerned about any impact it may have on the carrier's own plans to rule the 5G landscape in the United States. The merger has yet to be finalized, but 5G is being pushed as a major benefit.
New blow for ZTE and Huawei: Devices pulled from military base stores
ZTE and Huawei continue to face perception problems in the U.S., following a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on potential cybersecurity threats from the two companies. Here's what you need to know about the developing story, including the latest news on sales restrictions on military bases.
Mobvoi Ticwatch E review
At just $160, Mobvoi’s Ticwatch E is one of the cheapest full touchscreen smartwatches you can buy, and it hasn’t skimped on the feature list, offering both a heart-rate sensor and GPS. This elevates it beyond watches that cost twice as much. We’ve worn one to see if the low price means corners have been cut elsewhere.
Xiaomi Mi 6X hints at what’s to come for company’s next Android One phone
Xiaomi has launched the Mi 6X in China, a midrange smartphone with a strong spec sheet and an A.I.-enhanced camera. It's also likely to give us a hint at what the company's next Android One phone may be like, as the Xiaomi Mi A1 was based on its predecessor. Here's everything you need to know about the Xiaomi Mi 6X.
Why can’t Americans buy the best Android phone of 2018? Scaremongers
The scaremongering about trusting Huawei smartphones and network products has led to one casualty: the sale of one of 2018’s best phones. No, we shouldn’t just accept any risk, but there is no evidence of malice. Instead of scare tactics, officials should build trust — just like elsewhere in the world.
OnePlus 6 launch event in London opened up to 1,000 of its biggest fans
OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 6 on May 16 in London, and it's selling tickets to the event. It has 1,000 available, and each person who attends will not only get to try the new phone out, but also walk away with a desirable OnePlus "swag bag." What more could you ask for? Here's how to get a ticket.
Samsung thinks an iPhone X-like design will turn China on to the Galaxy S9
Samsung may be looking at radical new ways of increasing its market share in China, where it doesn't enjoy much success. A new phone known as the SM-G8850 may be part of the Galaxy S9 family, but with more power, and a massive screen -- but not the familiar design traits we know and love.
For its 15th-anniversary phones, Meizu nixes the notch and shuns 18:9 screens
Meizu has announced three new smartphones to celebrate its 15th anniversary, but rather than embrace new design and screen tech, it has stuck with a traditional look. That means no notch, and no 18:9 aspect ratio. Here's what you need to know about the Meizu 15, Meizu 15 Plus, and the Meizu 15 Lite.
U.K. cybersecurity agency warns against using ZTE telecom equipment
The National Cyber Security Centre in the United Kingdom has issued advice to mobile networks in the country to not use equipment or services from ZTE due to security fears. The statement was released the same day the U.S. Department of Commerce banned American companies from selling components to the company.
Camera shootout: LG V30S ThinQ vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has earned plenty of acclaim for its impressive camera, but LG's new V30S ThinQ also has a great camera. How do the two South Korean brands stack up when we put the them to the test in a camera shootout? We found out in the beautiful town of Basel, Switzerland.
Huawei P20 Pro review
The Huawei P20 Pro proves three isn’t always a crowd with its innovative triple-lens camera system, that turns out to be something way more than a gimmick. It’s also just one aspect of this brilliant new smartphone, that takes the fight for Android phone supremacy right to Samsung and Google’s door.
