A flip phone with Google Maps? KaiOS is making dumb phones smarter
A feature phone with Google Assistant? That’s what HMD is promising on the Nokia 8110 4G, but it’s all thanks to KaiOS, a rapidly growing smart operating system for feature phones.
Day 5 at MWC 2018: Sony’s Xperia Ear Duo mixes ambient sound with your music
Sony's Xperia Ear Duo allow your ears to multitask by cleverly mix your music with sounds in your environment.
Wearables were scarce at Mobile World Congress, but a few piqued our interest
Even though our options for wearables looked bleak at Mobile World Congress, we did find a few that stood out among the noise.
Nokia 8 Sirocco vs. Samsung Galaxy S9: Can new flagship return Nokia to form?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has been revealed and all are basking in its soft Lilac Purple glow. But could the Galaxy be surprised by the new Nokia 8 Sirocco?
Why am I the only one that loves Samsung’s AR Emojis?
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 series comes with AR Emoji – which allows users to create their own cartoon avatars. The feature reminded me what it’s like to have fun with augmented reality.
Can a phone A.I. control a car? We hopped in a Huawei-driven Porsche and found out
Can a smartphone drive an autonmous car, and avoid an accident? Huawei wanted to demonstrate the power of the Kirin 970 and NPU AI processor inside the Mate 10 Pro, and decided to find out.
Day 4 at MWC 2018: We pick the top tech from the big show in Barcelona
Today on DT Daily: We came, we saw, we picked the winners. Check out our picks for the best tech that showed up at Mobile World Congress this year. Plus, controlling Alexa with hand gestures, and who needs a PDA? You just might...
Cringe along as we turn ourselves into Samsung AR Emojis
Samsung lets you create AR Emojis -- animated emojis based on a selfie of you -- in the camera app of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. We tested it out to see how it fares.
Love the notch? Check out these five weird and wonderful iPhone X clones
If you want the look of an iPhone X without shelling out a thousand bucks, here are five iPhone lookalikes that fit the bill.
Vivo Apex hands-on review
The Vivo Apex is a glimpse of the technology Vivo is working to potentially integrate into a future device, including a larger on-screen fingerprint sensor and a fun pop-up selfie camera.
Planet Computers Gemini hands-on review
Tech with a nostalgic spin is in, and the Planet Computers Gemini wants to bring the PDA kicking and screaming into 2018. Retaining the classic miniature computer design, it has Android and up-to-date specs; but can it cut it in the modern smartphone world?
Galaxy S9 Plus vs. Galaxy S8 Plus: Battle of the galactic titans
It seems that Samsung has another hit on its hands -- but before the Galaxy S9 Plus can take on the world, it has to take down an old friend.
Day 3 at MWC2018: Huawei’s Mate 10 Pro drives an autonomous car
Huawei shows that a smartphone may one day drive your car, ASUS unveils their own iPhone X, Vivo's APEX concept phone showcases some next-gen tech.
Stop Alexa with a wave of your hand with Elliptic Labs’ ultrasound technology
Elliptic Labs is at MWC 2018 showing off how its ultrasound technology might be used to control a smart speaker like Amazon’s Alexa.
Galaxy S9 vs. Galaxy S8: Has Samsung improved on its best device?
The dust has settled and the hype has come home to roost. But does the Samsung Galaxy S9 improve on its predecessor? We compared them to find out.
Asus Zenfone 5 hands-on review
The new Asus Zenfone 5 was just unveiled at MWC in Barcelona, alongside the flagship Zenfone 5Z and the budget Zenfone Lite. We went hands-on to see what this Android phone is all about.
You need to know how Android Oreo Go Edition is different from Android One
Android Oreo Go Edition is a new version of Google's Android mobile operating system, but what is it, and where does it fit alongside Android One?
Huawei CEO teases upcoming P20, targets 2019 for 5G-connected phone
In an interview with Digital Trends, Huawei CEO Richard Yu teased several forthcoming devices from the company, including the P20 and a 5G-connected phone.
DT Daily at MWC 2018: Sony Xperia XZ2 phones, Android Go slims down, lifi lights up
Today on DT Daily from MWC2018: Sony unveils two new Xperia XZ2 phones with 960fps HD slo-mo, PureLiFi's 'light wifi' could be the best way to connect, Android Go OS brings smartphone smarts to cheap phones.
Sony Xperia XZ2 vs. Google Pixel 2 XL: Newest Sony flagship tackles Android king
Sony's Xperia XZ2 may offer some of the best hardware available, we wondered how it would do against one of our favorite smartphones from 2017, the Pixel 2 XL.
5 features you may not have heard about on the Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung officially launched the highly-anticipated Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. We've rounded up a list of our favorite features.
What is variable aperture? A feature as old as film finally comes to smartphones
Variable aperture has been around since the mid-1800s, but only on dedicated cameras. Now it makes its smartphone debut on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.
Pop-out camera, in-screen speaker give the Vivo Apex a near bezel-less design
How do you shrink that smartphone top bezel? By eliminating the selfie camera and speaker. But don't worry, this Vivo Apex FullView concept smartphone finds a new spot for them.
DT Daily at MWC 2018: Will Nokia’s 8110 banana phone steal the show?
Mobile World Congress is underway and DT's Andy Boxall has this roundup of the day's news, including the new Samsung Galaxy S9, some cool tablets from Huawei, and Nokia's fun throwback 8810 banana phone.
Nokia 1 hands-on review
As one of the first phones to ship with Android Go, the Nokia 1 offers one of the best user experiences we’ve seen on a low-end phone.
An hour with the Galaxy S9 Plus reveals what the camera is all about
The Samsung Galaxy S9 can shoot super-slow-motion video, mechanically switch apertures, and has a Portrait Mode-like feature. Here’s how it all works.
Lenovo takes wraps off Windows 10, Chromebook device lineup at MWC
During Mobile World Congress, Lenovo introduced six new devices: Three Windows 10 PCs, and three Chromebook models priced under $360.
PureLiFi demos integrated Li-Fi in laptop and phone case at MWC
We visited PureLiFi at MWC 2018 to see its integrated Li-Fi technology in a laptop and phone case for the Samsung Galaxy S5. It delivers a fast internet connection through light.
STK X2 hands-on review
British phone brand STK has launched the STK X2, a mid-range phone at a decent price, that contains all the right features to make it desirable to smartphone newcomers.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs. XZ1 Compact: What a difference a year makes
This year's Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact smartphone offers some improvements over its predecessor, the XZ1 Compact. Find out how they measure up.
Mediatek’s new chipset could make cheaper smartphones a whole lot smarter
MediaTek has unveiled its latest midrange chipset, the Helio P60. The chipset includes an eight-core CPU and will help boost performance by up to a massive 70 percent.
Nokia 8 Sirocco hands-on review
With 6GB of RAM and all the dual-camera features you want, the Snapdragon 835-powered Nokia 8 Sirocco is HMD Global's first luxurious and high-end smartphone.
Nokia 8110 4G hands-on review
If you remember the “banana” feature phone from The Matrix, it’s now been modernized with 4G connectivity, a fresh design, and some smart features.
Galaxy S9 vs. iPhone X
How do the best of Samsung and Apple measure up? Find out as we pit the Galaxy S9 against the iPhone X and compare in various categories.