McLaren puts the pedal to the metal in special-edition OnePlus 6T
The OnePlus 6T is yet another flagship killer smartphone, bringing powerful specifications to a much lower price than the competition. Now, OnePlus has teamed up with McLaren for the super charged OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition. Here's what's different, and why it's worth considering.
Broadway actor tells Kanye West to get off his phone during opening night
During the opening night of the new Broadway production The Cher Show on Monday, one of the lead actors spotted Kanye West using his smartphone mid-performance. Jarrod Spector, who plays Sonny Bono in the musical, called him out via a tweet during the show, prompting West to offer an apology.
Restaurant chain offers families free meals if they hand over their phones
British restaurant chain Frankie and Benny's is offering families free meals if they surrender their smartphones upon arrival. The idea came about after a survey conducted by the restaurant suggested many kids were fed up with their parents being on their phones the whole time.
Luxury resort bans smartphones from poolside so guests can ‘truly relax’
A luxury resort on the Indonesian island of Bali has banned guests from taking gadgets to the poolside in a bid to help them "truly relax" and enjoy the moment. The resort says the aim of the initiative is to “preserve who we are by valuing human connection and me-time.”
Get up close and personal with this telephoto lens for your phone
Moment is replacing its aging 60mm telephoto lens with a new 58mm tele lens, redesigned from the ground up for the latest iPhone, Pixel, and Galaxy smartphones. Mount it onto the phone -- via a Moment case -- and you're able to achieve 2x optical zoom, and even 4x zoom on dual-lens camera systems.
October was a smartphone smorgasbord. Here are all the new releases you missed
While most months of the year see more than a few new smartphones, this October saw a slew of announcements of new hardware. If you thought Halloween was the scariest thing this month, then you clearly didn't see our work schedule. Here are all the phones that appeared this Techtober.
Smartphone makers are vomiting a torrent of new phones, and we’re sick of it
We’ve never seen such an enormous number of smartphones released in a single year as we’ve seen in 2018. Manufacturers like LG and Sony are updating more and more frequently, while Huawei and Motorola have adopted a scattergun approach with countless similar models.
eBay’s new Instant Selling program turns old smartphones into new money
We all have that one desk drawer filled with old phones that we promise ourselves we'll sell. With eBay's new Instant Selling program, the process is a little easier. You'll receive a voucher minutes after listing your device, to be used toward the purchase of a new phone through the site.
Samsung says the Galaxy A9 won’t be its ‘best kept secret’ for much longer
The new Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 is quite different from those that have come before it, and there's a good reason: Samsung's strategy is changing, and it wants to provide better features, more value, and a greater premium experience on its phones that cost less than the flagship S series. This is its plan.
LG V40 ThinQ vs. LG G7 ThinQ: Which LG flagship is right for you?
If you've decided on LG for your next phone, all that remains is to pick the right flagship. LG's top two phones right now are the LG V40 ThinQ and the LG G7 ThinQ, and we're here to compare them in various categories and pick winners. Read up on the differences and decide what matters to you.
5G may spur the return of smartphones locked to specific carriers
5G will likely bring plenty of benefits to our smartphones and tablets. Unfortunately, that increased speed will come with what some might see as a dealbreaker: Carrier-locked phones. The first generation of 5G phones may be locked to the carrier they are purchased from, so choose wisely.
The Galaxy Note 9: Key settings you need to change on your brand-new smartphone
Got your shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 already? Before you finish setting it up, we've rounded up 10 settings you may want to tweak before enjoying your smartphone. These range from maximizing the screen resolution and customizing the S Pen to turning off Bixby Home.
Pew Research: Even teens think they’re spending too much time on their phones
According to a new report from Pew Research, teens are starting to feel as though they spend too much time on their smartphones. The report notes that around half of teens feel like they spend too much time on their phones, and 52 percent have even taken steps to cut back.
The hottest phones of 2018 are still to come. Here’s what’s around the corner
There have been some fantastic smartphones already release in 2018, but there are plenty more to come. Apple, Google, and a few other manufacturers are still set to make a play for your upgrade fund, so let’s look at the most hotly-anticipated phones still on the horizon before the end of the year.
Lifeguards in Germany link child drownings to smartphone-distracted parents
Lifeguard organizations in Germany are urging parents to put away their smartphones and keep an eye on their children when visiting the beach of lake. They've suggested that too many parents are buried in their handsets instead of supervising their children while they're playing in the water.
When is your phone getting Android 9.0 Pie? We asked every major manufacturer
Android 9.0 Pie has been released -- and it's bringing some awesome new features. But when is your phone getting Android 9.0 Pie, and if so, when? We asked every device manufacturer -- from Asus to Samsung to ZTE -- to see when their devices would be getting the update, and here's what we found out.
Which 2018 flagship phone battery lasts longest? Our test reveals the answer
If you're shopping around for a new phone, you're probably wondering: Which has the longest battery life? To find out, we decided to put the latest-and-greatest smartphones to the test, allowing us to see whether the coveted iPhone X can beat the competition when it comes to sheer longevity.
Your 5G Samsung phone will have a massive amount of RAM
Samsung has successfully developed an 8GB LPDDR5 RAM module for use in future smartphones, and it's designed to help make 5G phones with greater artificial intelligence features a reality, while also being faster and more power efficient. The company will put the RAM into mass production soon.
Ironically, tech will save us from the horror of Cell Phone Courtesy Month
July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month, and while we could probably all do with being a little more considerate with our phone use, it’s exciting advancements in tech that have the potential to end us staring at a little screen when we shouldn’t. That doesn’t mean we can’t adjust our behaviour now, and avoid problems in the future.
Guy dunks a ‘naked’ iPhone X to make a whimsical underwater movie
London-based filmmaker Frederic van Strydonck recently decided to see how his iPhone X handled the occasional dunk while shooting video underwater. He started to build a collection of whimsical, dream-like clips that he thought he could edit together to make a short film. The result is Spltch.
Watching the World Cup on your phone while at the theater isn’t a good idea
Theater actors give it their all during their shows, hoping to move the audience, or make them laugh or think. But sometimes they look up and see people's faces lit up by smartphone screens. It happened the other night as a couple in the front row checked the soccer scores, and the actors weren't pleased.
Moto Z3 Play vs. OnePlus 6: Can Motorola’s latest beat our midrange pick?
While smartphone giants like Apple and Samsung continue to produce massively popular phones each year, there are plenty more affordable phones that offer a flagship experience at a midrange price. The Moto Z3 Play and OnePlus 6 are two excellent examples. Which should you pick? We found out.
Simon Cowell says no longer using a smartphone is a ‘very strange experience’
You'd think a media mogul like Simon Cowell couldn't survive without a smartphone to manage his busy days, but he's just revealed he hasn't used one for the last 10 months. Cowell claims life without a handset has made him happier, though it's also been "a very strange experience."
Debating between Apple and Samsung phones? Open your eyes a little wider
We know it’s tempting to only consider Samsung and Apple phones, they’re the most prevalent and most hyped; but you’re doing yourself a disservice by ignoring the massive array of choice in the smartphone world. Stop listening to the hate, and embrace choice.
Oculus confirms second-screen support is coming to Oculus Go
Oculus VR's John Carmack confirmed that second-screen support is coming to the Oculus Go and that implementing the current demo into the mobile apps for iOS and Android will "take a little while." This will allow owners to "cast" their experiences to an external display seen by friends and family.
Ugly, weird, and expensive: The craziest phone designs ever
We take a stroll down memory lane and dig up some of weirdest smartphones and cell phones that have been released over the years. Manufacturers sometimes take risks in trying to innovate and that has led to some of the craziest phone designs ever. Some are ugly, some are weird, and some are expensive.
From vaping to drones, 8 tech trends we may look back on and cringe
Believe it or not, folks used to insulate their homes with asbestos and smoke on airplanes without worry. What is the technology we use today which may prompt similar 'what were they thinking?' reactions in just a few decades' time? Here are our picks for eight such trends.
Ear plugs at the ready? The horror of tech companies making music
Samsung, LG, Huawei, and plenty of other tech companies make great smartphones; but they don't make good music. Yet, they continue to try. Don't believe us? We've got proof, and lots of it.
The top trends we saw at Mobile World Congress 2018
Mobile World Congress 2018 has come and gone, but the trends we saw at the show often set the tone for the 2018 smartphone market. Here's what you can expect this year.
Technology has given us more time than ever … to waste on technology
Technology's big promise is that it will save us time in our daily lives. But that hasn't exactly happened. Here's why.
Motorola’s survey confirms we’re addicted to our smartphones
Motorola's new survey examines people's smartphone habits and how it might impact relationships. The results showed users are prioritizing smartphones over human interaction.
New wireless charging tech juices your phone from across the room using lasers
Engineers at the University of Washington have developed a technique for charging your phone from across the room using lasers.
The latest weapon in the fight against potholes? Your smartphone
RoadBotics is a pothole-hating startup that has developed AI algorithms for helping monitor the conditions of roadways around the U.S.
Amid strong local competition, LG bows out of Chinese smartphone market
LG is bowing out of the flourishing Chinese smartphone market, citing disappointing sales and strong competition from local brands such as Huawei.