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An image of the NxtPaper 11 Plus.

TCL’s NXTPaper 11 Plus reduces eye strain without sacrificing image quality

TCL's first AI-powered tablet has features that improve accessibility while simulatenously reducing eye strain and fatigue during long hours of use.
TCL 60 SE

TCL adds four new handsets to its TCL 60 series

TCL has expanded its TCL 60 series — first introduced at CES 2025 — with four additional handsets, each with a specific use case in mind.
A person holding the Realme Ultra concept phone with the 10x lens.

Realme’s Ultra phone concept is the craziest thing I used at MWC 2025

Realme has worked out how to stick a full-size camera lens on the back of a smartphone, and I've taken photos with it.
The screen menu on the TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper .

I used TCL’s Nxtpaper screen tech, and it’s ready to replace your e-reader

I got my hands on TCL's newest Nxtpaper screen tech, on both a phone and a tablet, and was really impressed by the upgrades.
A press image showing the Qualcomm X85 modem.

Your next phone will probably use Qualcomm’s new X85 modem

Qualcomm has announced the X85 modem, which is likely to power the 5G connection in the next wave of big phone releases.
Close-up view of the HDM Fusion X1.

HMD’s Fusion X1 is a kid-friendly phone with remote access for parents

The HMD Fusion X1 offers a wide range of parental controls for restricting app access, internet browsing, emergency SOS calling, and a dedicated school mode.
Profile hero photo of the Lenovo ThinkPad Flip folding PC concept

This PC has a folding screen that I wish I could buy

There's a new PC in town and it has a big difference, It's only a concept but this could easily be one of the best PCs of the modern era. Here's why.
Lenovo laptop on a table in a park.

Did Lenovo’s new solar PC just change the future of laptops?

Lenovo has shown off a proof of concept for a solar-powered ultraslim PC that's practically indistinguishable from any normal laptop.
The ThinkBook Flip Al PC read mode.

Lenovo’s new take on foldable screen laptops quite literally stands tall

Lenovo's latest AI PC concept device is essentially a 5-in-1 laptop that includes foldable and rollable features.
HMD Amped Buds in blue color.

HMD’s Amped Buds will inject last-mile battery juice into your phone

The HMD Amped Buds come with a sleek charging case that snaps magnetically to a phone’s rear shell and can fuel an iPhone’s battery by up to 20% in one go.
Honor Magic V3 movie playback

Another phone maker is now promising seven years of updates

Software and security updates are the new displays, cameras, and batteries, as each phone maker looks for another way to differentiate its phones from the competition. The latest to join the crazy is Honor, who unveiled a new commitment to software and security updates during its AI strategy unveil today. Honor makes some of the […]
Honor Magic V3 in two colors

Here’s how Honor is taking on Samsung and Apple with its huge AI Alpha Plan

The Alpha Plan is aimed at positioning Honor as a AI device company instead of a smartphone brands. Here's what you need to know about Honor's $10 billion bet.
The Xiaomi Watch S4 showing the watch face.

Xiaomi’s customizable smartwatch returns and this time it’s wearing a crown

The Xiaomi Watch S4 has a clever way of customizing the look of the smartwatch, and a new way of interacting with the software. We've tried it out.
The Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy A36.

The Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 are the Samsung phones I want this year

Samsung's new Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 manage to feel like a genuine update over last year's models, as we found out in our hands-on time with both.
OuttaFocus promotional image with the Nokia 9 PureView

Why the mad Nokia 9 PureView is on my mind as I go to MWC 2025

As I pack for MWC 2025, there's one mad, and more than a little rubbish, camera phone that's on my mind: The Nokia 9 PureView.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Chinese version.

Xiaomi’s gorgeous new flagship phone just launched in China

Prior to the international launch of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Chinese version was announced. It is a stunning phone.
A promotional image for Realme's MWC 2025 announcement.

Realme’s making an Ultra smartphone with a massive camera inside

Realme has an Ultra phone in the works, and will equip it with a large camera complete with an optical zoom feature. It'll reveal more during MWC 2025.
A person holding the open Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, showing the screen.

Samsung may have a big surprise in store with its next folding phone

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is coming later this year, and according to one new report, there could be a big surprise attached to it.
The Nokia G11's camera module.

Ignore the reports — this iconic phone brand isn’t going away

Rumors suggested the Nokia name was set to disappear. HMD Global has clarified the situation, and it's good news.
The T Phone running a demo of Brain.ai.

I’ve seen the future of smartphones, and it’s astonishing

Unlocking your phone and using apps to get things done may become a thing of the past, and an intelligent AI may do everything from the lock screen.
The Nothing Phone 2a's design shown off in-person at MWC 2024.

I’m a little worried about the Nothing Phone 2a

Nothing's latest budget-friendly phone, the Nothing Phone 2a, is almost here. But there's something about that design that bugs me.
Motorola's concept folding phone.

MWC 2024 was weird, and I couldn’t be happier about it

MWC 2024 was full of weird and wonderful concepts and production-ready products, showing the trends for mobile this year are going to be anything but boring.
The Tecno Mega Mini Gaming G1 mini-gaming PC showcased at MWC 2024.

This smartphone company made a shockingly small watercooled gaming PC

The Tecno Mega Mini Gaming G1 is one of the smallest mini-PCs that comes with a custom watercooling solution.
TCL Linkkey IK511 5G Dongle against a blue background.

This tiny dongle will change 5G connectivity forever

TCL's new Linkkey IK511 is small dongle with 5G connectivity, and it's a pretty big deal. Here's why.
Honor Magic 6 Pro eye-tracking screen with a car in the background.

I moved a car with my eyes, and it blew me away

Here's something I never thought I'd say: I controlled a car just by looking at it with my eyes — and it truly blew me away.
Motorola's concept folding phone.

These are the best smartphones from MWC 2024

Mobile World Congress 2024 gave us plenty of smartphone announcements. But which ones stood out the most? Here are the best phones we saw at MWC 2024.
MWC 24 Awards Feature Image

Top tech of MWC 2024

Mobile World Congress 2024 has been packed with exciting new products, and it was tough choosing the best. Here are our six top picks from the show.
Three sizes of the Samsung Galaxy Ring, sitting on top of a white display case.

I saw the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here’s what I love (and what I’m worried about)

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is coming soon, and I got a chance to see it in-person. There are a few things I quite like, plus some things I'm a bit worried about.
Metavision camera sensor tech.

This smartphone camera sensor could make blurry photos a thing of the past

There's no worse feeling than taking a great picture with your phone, only to realize it's a blurry mess. This company has big plans to stop that for good.
OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition.

If you like Genshin Impact, you’ll love this new OnePlus phone

OnePlus has taken the OnePlus 12R to new heights with this gorgeous limited edition inspired by Genshin Impact.
Honor Magic V2 RSR unfolded back.

I used a folding phone that costs nearly $3,000. Is it worth it?

We've seen plenty of folding phones that cost $1,800. But what about a foldable that costs nearly $3,000? I recently had a chance to use one.
Concept images of HMD Fusion Smart Outfits.

This company has big plans to change smartphone design forever

A new name in mobile has an ambitious plan to make modular phones work, from repairability to add-on modules. We spoke to HMD at MWC 2024 to learn more.
Someone wearing Motorola's concept folding phone on their wrist.

I used Motorola’s futuristic folding phone, and it’s truly crazy

Motorola is no stranger to folding phones, but its latest one is unlike anything else I've ever used or seen before.
Tecno PolarAce Imaging System.

An unknown company just set a new standard for smartphone cameras

Tecno's PolarAce Imaging System promises full 4K HDR 30 fps capture with AI-based noise reduction technology and some cool new generative AI capabilities.
A promotional image for the Barbie x HMD Global phone.

A Barbie phone really is coming this summer, but it’s not what you expect

A partnership between HMD Global, maker of Nokia phones, and Mattel will see a Barbie Flip Phone launch this year. And we spoke to the company about it.
Renders of the ZTE Nubia Music.

This company just announced lots of new Android phones, and they look great

ZTE doesn't have a big presence in the U.S., but it just announced a bunch of new Android phones at MWC 2024 — and they look pretty good.
A render of a ZTE tablet announced at MWC 2024.

ZTE’s new Android tablet is one of the craziest we’ve seen in 2024

ZTE has announced a new tablet with a whole lot of buzzwords attached to it. Say hello to the ZTE Nubia Pad 3D II, which combines 3D, AI, and 5G.
A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Ring teased at Unpacked 2024.

Samsung is about to display the Galaxy Ring for the first time

Samsung will show off the Galaxy Ring for the first time this week, offering visitors to Mobile World Congress a closer look at the health tracker.