Samsung Galaxy S9 review
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are here, but which one do you buy? In our Galaxy S9 review, we talk about the benefits of the smaller phone.
LG V50 ThinQ hands-on review
The LG V50 ThinQ, the South Korean company’s first 5G smartphone, is coming to Sprint and Verizon this year. The phone is almost the same as last year’s LG V40 ThinQ, but it has updated specs, a few new features, and a secondary screen. Sadly, one of the most interesting features isn’t coming to the U.S.
Nokia 9 PureView review
HMD’s latest phone is the Nokia 9 PureView, a limited edition that places a heavy emphasis on its five-camera experience. It may not take the best photos, but it certainly is the most fun you’ll have using a camera on a phone, helping the creative juices flow through different modes and RAW editing capabilities.
Sony’s Xperia 1 is the first smartphone with a 4K OLED display
Sony took the wraps off of three new phones at Mobile World Congress 2019, including the Xperia 1, which is the company's latest flagship phone and the first phone with a 4K OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. Sony also unveiled the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus, which are midrange devices.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus: Here’s everything you need to know
Samsung announced the upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9 plus at Mobile World Congress in February 2018 and released them in March. This year's flagships look a lot like their predecessors, but have some pretty awesome new features under the hood. Here are all the details on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.
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.
Microsoft unveils $3,500 HoloLens 2 at MWC 2019. Here’s what you need to know
The HoloLens 2 is Microsoft's upcoming next generation augmented reality headset. The company announced the new HoloLens at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona. Here's everything we know so far.
Here are all the Nokia phones HMD Global unveiled at MWC 2018
At Mobile World Congress, HMD announced not one, but five new Nokia phones. Here's a rundown of Nokia's newest handsets.
The LG G8 ThinQ lets you unlock your phone with your hand’s vein pattern
At Mobile World Congress 2019, LG finally took the wraps off of the LG G8 ThinQ, the company's latest and greatest flagship phone. The device features an edge-to-edge display, upgraded specs, and what LG calls the Z Camera, which allows you to unlock your phone with the vein patterns in your hand.
Like a car, this watch has dampers on the strap to make it more comfortable
Like a car, this stunning luxury watch has shock absorbing dampers that attach the strap to the case, rather than a more traditional system, to increase comfort. We've worn it, and it really does seem to work, especially as the unique system is mated to a lightweight and well designed titanium case.
The tiny SanDisk 1TB microSD cards are breaking speed records
Just a few weeks after Lexar launched the first terabyte microSD card, Western Digital unveiled the fastest 1TB microSD during Mobile World Congress. The company says the card doubles the typical standard speed for microSD cards. Micron also announced a 1TB SD card today that's "cost effective."
TCL shows off its 5G-capable USB data terminal at MWC 2019
MWC 2019 isn't just about the big flashy devices -- it's about the more subtle stuff too. TCL has followed up its foldable smartphone prototypes with the news that it's very close to releasing a powerful, 5G-enabled USB data terminal in partnership with Chinese telecommunications giant China Mobile.
Google Assistant is coming to Android’s default texting app
Google Assistant is getting better and better, and Google has announced that the service is set to make its way to more languages. On top of that, Google is expected to make its way to more Android apps, with the first new app to be the default Android Messages app.
Limited-edition Nokia 9 PureView, a stunner with 5 cameras, will come to the U.S.
HMD Global has made a splash at MWC 2019 by announcing five new phones, but the Nokia 9 PureView stands out thanks to it's five cameras on the back. The camera technology, powered by Light, captures a more information than single-lens camera phones. It's also on Android One, and coming to the U.S.
The Nokia 9 PureView: What we like and what we don’t like
HMD Global’s latest high-end phone is a showcase of camera technology, because the company has partnered with Light to build a 5-camera array on the limited edition Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. It’s unique, and there’s plenty to like about the phone, but there are some things that irk us.
Exclusive: We take the first shots with the Nokia PureView 9’s 5-camera system
The Nokia 9 PureView was one of the most anticipated phones at MWC 2019, thanks to its unique five-camera lenses on the back. It can capture five photos at once, and fuses them together to offer one image. Digital Trends has exclusively tested the phone for the past week to see what it's like.
Nokia 9 PureView vs. iPhone XR: Can HMD Global take on Apple?
It can be hard to surprise us sometimes -- but throw five lenses on the back of your phone and that'll do it. The Nokia 9 PureView comes with an amazing penta-lens camera suite and some powerful flagship specs -- but can it take down a smartphone veteran? We put it against the iPhone XR to find out.
MWC 2019 went beyond the hype, showcasing real industry-changing innovation
MWC 2019 closed its doors after bombarding visitors with some of the most exciting, innovative, and industry-changing technology and products we've seen in years. After several years of interesting-but-steady shows, this one had everything we want, from 5G to folding smartphones.
Sony Xperia 1 vs. Xperia 10 Plus vs. Xperia 10: Battle of the ultrawide phones
If you haven't been distracted by the folding and 5G phones, then you probably noticed Sony released three phones at MWC 2019. The Xperia 1, Xperia 10, and Xperia 10 Plus are Sony's newest entries, and they come with very long 21:9 ultrawide screens. How do they compare to each other? We found out.
Nobody is allowed to touch the Galaxy Fold at MWC, and that’s concerning
Samsung has taken the unusual decision not to let the assembled mobile industry hold or use the Galaxy Fold at MWC 2019, just as it did at the device's launch event. Huawei, which has launched a competing device, has let selected members of the press use its folding smartphone, to show off the tech.
MicroSD Express format brings blazing-fast data transfer speeds to devices
At MWC, the SD Association announced the MicroSD Express format, promising blazing fast transfer rates when paired up in phones and other compatible devices. Memory cards with the new format depend on the faster PCIe and NVMe interfaces found in SSDs and can deliver speeds of up to 985 megabytes per second.
BMW wants to make interacting with a car as natural as talking to a friend
BMW traveled to MWC2019 to demonstrate its new, artificial intelligence-powered Natural Interaction technology, which empowers drivers with three onboard means of communications that make interacting with a car as straightforward as talking to a friend. The technology will make its production debut in 2021.
Here’s how to watch Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 press conference
Microsoft's WMC conference was the stage for the unveiling of the next generation of its HoloLens mixed reality headset. Falling on the very first day of the annual event in Barcelona, the event was live at 11 a.m ET on Sunday, February 24 via the stream here.
Adventurous Vivo partners with Energous on true wireless charging tech
Vivo will work with Energous to bring over-the-air wireless charging technology to smartphones in the future. Although no timeframe is provided, Vivo is well-known for experimenting with new tech and showing off the results to great effect. Energous has been working on over-the-air wireless charging for some time.
Exclusive: This is the Huawei P30 Pro, and it raises more questions than answers
An almost final prototype of the Huawei P30 Pro was shown behind closed doors at MWC 2019, and we managed to get some quality alone-time with it. We can see what the new smartphone will look like when it's announced next month in Paris, and how Huawei is building a strong family look.
As Android’s nav bar fades, dedicated Google Assistant buttons are on the rise
A lot of new Android phones are going to come with a dedicated hardware button to access the Google Assistant, instead of using the home button on the navigation bar. It's a change to keep up with the increasing use of gesture navigation systems to interact with the Android operating system.
Lenovo revives phablets from the dead with the 6.95-inch Tab V7 smartphone
Ever wish you could have the large screen of a tablet with all the capabilities of a smartphone? Well, you can -- and for under $300. Lenovo is releasing the Lenovo Tab V7 -- a smartphone with a massive 6.95-inch display and dual front-facing speakers. Unfortunately, it's not coming to the U.S. yet.
Lenovo’s latest IdeaPad laptops get faster with Ryzen 7 and new MX250 graphics
At Mobile World Congress, Lenovo is taking the wraps off a series of new IdeaPad laptops. The ultra-slim Windows 10 devices are all getting subtle design changes and specs bumps with options for AMD's latest Ryzen 7 processors, as well as the newest Whiskey Lake processors from Intel.
MWC 2019: Here’s what to expect, from 5G to foldable phones
While CES kick starts the year, it's MWC that really gets the ball rolling. We're expecting to see a massive amount of new phones from a bunch of manufacturers this year, with a special emphasis on 5G and foldable smartphones. Here's everything that we expect to see at MWC Barcelona 2019.
LG starts MWC 2019 early with the new Q60, K50, and K40 phones
LG has announced three new smartphones ahead of Mobile World Congress 2019: The Q60, the K50, and the K40. All are midrange devices that offer more than we usually expect, including multi-lens cameras, large screens with small bezels, and military-tough bodies. Here's what you need to know about them.
Energizer will launch 26 smartphones at MWC 2019, including foldable device
Energizer will unveil 26 new models across four lines at MWC 2019, including one with an 18,000 mAh battery, and a foldable device. The new Ultimate line will include two models with dual selfie pop-up cameras, which is the first time that such a feature will launch on smartphones.
Could the next Microsoft HoloLens be announced at MWC 2019?
Microsoft's next-generation HoloLens could be coming soon. After not having a presence at Mobile World Congress for three years, Microsoft is now sending out media invites for a press conference during the annual event in Barcelona, set for 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, February 24.
Wireless battery banks, custom cases, and more cool phone accessories from MWC
While this year's Mobile World Congress was all about new flagships, there were some pretty awesome accessories, too. Here are a few of our favorites.
Microsoft Lumia 640 and 640 XL: AT&T claims the XL, while T-Mobile and Cricket nab the 640
Microsoft introduced two new Lumia smartphones at MWC: The Lumia 640 and 640 XL. The mid-range phones sport solid specs and low price tags.
Hands on: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
The M4 Aqua offers most of the benefits of Sony's flagship Xperia range, but without the high-end price tag. It's plastic, but slick enough to make it a tempting prospect for most people.
Oppo will unfurl its folding smartphone at the 2019 Mobile World Conference
Look under a rock on the beach and you'll probably find a phone manufacturer making a folding smartphone. Chinese manufacturer Oppo has confirmed that it is working on a folding smartphone, and that it will be shown off at MWC 2019. Here's everything we know about an Oppo folding smartphone.
Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact: Everything you need to know
Sony has taken the wraps off of the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact -- phones that signal a change in Sony's design style. There are differences between the two phones, and it's not just size. We break down everything you need to know about these Sony phones.
Nokia 8 Sirocco: Everything you need to know
Take a step back and admire the most beautiful Nokia smartphone we've seen in a while. It's the Nokia 8 Sirocco, and it's as powerful as it is attractive. After a few months wait, the phone has been released in the U.K., and we've got all the details you need to know here.