Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS review
When Porsche Design was tasked with beautifying the P20 Pro, it came up with this, the Mate RS. It’s very pretty, and does everything the P20 Pro does; but comes with some superfluous tech you really don’t want. Oh, and a massive price tag. Is it worth the extra? Here’s our Porsche Design Mate RS review.
Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro review
Huawei’s newest big-screen tablet is a terrible temptation. Its screen is so gorgeous, and the clever design completely lends itself to a device to binge-watch your favorite show. However, when you’ve finished, what else can it do? Does a high-end tablet still have a place in the world now our phones are so capable? We find out.
OnePlus Bullets Wireless headphones hands-on review
OnePlus is known for making smartphones, not headphones; but it has released a set of wireless in-ear ‘phones called Bullets Wireless, which adhere to its principles of delivering low-cost, high quality products. Are these $70 headphones worth buying, or should OnePlus stick to smartphones? We find out in our hands-on review.
iOS 12 is more evidence you should buy an iPhone, not an Android phone
The next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 12, will be compatible with devices all the way back to 2013’s iPhone 5S. Android phones from the same era didn’t even see 2016’s software update. It’s further evidence you should buy an iPhone, if you care about software updates, which you really should.
How to hide the notch on the OnePlus 6
The OnePlus 6 adopts one of the most controversial phone trends at the moment: The screen notch. If you're not a fan, but still want the phone, don't worry as it's easy to hide the notch away. The option is hidden in the Settings menu, and here's our guide to hide (or bring back) the OnePlus 6's notch.
Trouble sleeping? The Dreem headset promises to help — if you can keep it on
If you're one of the 60 million Americans who live with a sleep disorder, you're probably willing to try just about anything to get a little more shut eye. A new wearable called Dreem promises to improve sleep by stimulating brainwaves, as long as you can stand wearing it throughout the night.
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.
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.