Apple and Valve reportedly team up on AR/VR headset scheduled for 2020 release
In order to bring its long-rumored augmented reality headset to life, Apple has reportedly teamed up with games publisher Valve, according to the most recent rumors. The news follows other rumors linking Apple with third-party firms. Provided all goes to plan, the AR/VR headset may go on sale in late 2020.
TikTok and Kakao revive the trend of social companies launching smartphones
Bytedance, the company behind the TikTok video app, and South Korea's Kakao, which operates KakaoTalk, have both announced smartphones, restarting a dormant trend of social firms making hardware with quick access to their respective apps. Time has not been kind to these examples in the past, but that could change.
The Galaxy S11’s camera may jump from 12 megapixels to 108
The Galaxy S11 is rumored to get a serious camera upgrade over the Galaxy S10. Gone will be the 12-megapixel main lens, replaced by a massive 108-megapixel camera lens, according to the latest rumors. The sensor will enable better low-light images, and allow cropping without losing detail.
China switches on 5G network earlier than expected, and with cheap prices
China has switched on its 5G network earlier than the previously expected 2020 launch date, with at least nine million people already signed up for the fast data speeds. All three major mobile networks are offering 5G fees, and the prices are competitive, making it easier for people to upgrade.
Leaked photo shows why you should be excited about the folding Razr smartphone
Motorola is bringing back the original Moto Razr, but as a folding smartphone with a screen that runs from top to bottom of the device. A leaked photo has given us a great look at the phone, and confirmed Motorola is sticking very close to the classic, iconic design of the original. Now's the time to get excited.
Honor’s new smartwatch will launch by the end of the year
Honor has started teasing the release of a new product, which appears to be a smartwatch. The company confirmed to Digital Trends that it is a new smartwatch, and that it will launch before the end of the year. The watch is a follow-up to the original Honor Magic Watch, but little else is know about it at the moment.
Huawei’s answer to the AirPods Pro have both comfort and noise cancellation
Huawei has taken the Apple AirPod design, refined it, stuffed a special new chip inside, then added active noise cancellation to create the Freebuds 3. The result is an uncanny level of isolation for open-air true wireless headphones while maintaining great comfort. The true wireless earbuds use the new Kirin A1 chip.
LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen review
Don't call the LG G8X ThinQ a folding smartphone. It's not one of those mega-expensive devices, and it actually has three screens and not two. What is it, then? It's a quirky device for serious multi-tasking. However, like folding smartphones, you're going to have to make some compromises.
Exclusive: How A.I. keeps a fleet of chauffeur-driven electric SUVs charged up
Havn is an app-based chauffeur-driven car service, which uses electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles only. In our exclusive feature, we talk about how artificial intelligence powers the service with startup Fleetonomy, which operates the platform underneath Havn. It must manage the unique needs of an electric car.
Xiaomi shows no self-restraint, teases Apple Watch-look-alike smartwatch
Xiaomi has often been accused of taking inspiration from Apple's products, and it has not shown very much restraint with its forthcoming smartwatch. In the teaser images, the watch has a very similar look to the Apple Watch, right down to the distinctive crown on the upper right, and a button underneath it.
TCL’s zigzag concertina-style folding smartphone has one screen and two hinges
Take a look at this unusual (and really quite mad) concept folding phone design from TCL, the company best known for its televisions and for rescuing BlackBerry from limbo. It has a massive single screen and two hinges, which allow the display to fold down into thirds, zigzag-style, to maximize the amount of screen.
Red Hydrogen phone project breathes its last as founder retires
The Red Hydrogen Project has been canceled by its founder, Jim Jannard, who also took the opportunity to announce his retirement. The Red Hydrogen One smartphone never had the chance to live up to its expectations, and now the Hydrogen Two will not arrive in the future to make up for the first model's shortcomings.
Motorola can’t hold back, has four new phones to show everyone
Motorola has announced three new smartphones: The G8 Plus, the G8 Play, and the E6 Play, along with another phone we've already seen -- the Motorola One Macro. Sadly, none of the phones will be sold in the U.S., although several will be coming to Europe, and all will be sold in parts of Latin America and Asia.
The Honor 9X looks great, but small frustrations will make you cross
Honor has given the new Honor 9X its own identity with the eye-catching pixel-art style X design on the back panel, but what about the rest of the phone? A triple-lens camera, a big battery, and that fun design is a positive start; but the phone has a few frustrations that stop it being a real winner.
Huawei and Honor’s latest wearables push is a key part of a much bigger plan
Huawei and Honor are both releasing a range of new wearable products over the coming months, including true wireless headphones and smartwatches, but despite what it seems, this is not a strategy created out of necessity. It is a part of Huawei's overriding plan to create "The Seamless AI Life."
Not a bright idea: Pixel 4’s 90Hz Smooth Display doesn’t work on a dim screen
It has been discovered the Google Pixel 4's 90Hz Smooth Display feature only operates when the screen is above 75% brightness. Below this, the screen reverts to a 60Hz refresh rate, the same as most other smartphones available today. This can be overridden in the developer settings, but it may impact battery life.
Huawei Mate X arrives in China as firm celebrates record total phone shipments
Huawei has finalized a release date for the Mate X folding phone. It will be available from November 15, but only in China so far, with no firm news of a wider release for the 5G device. It has also announced shipments of 200 million phones in 2019 alone, a target reached more than two months earlier than it did in 2018.
How to take great photos with the iPhone XS, Apple’s finest camera phone yet
The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max feature the best cameras yet seen on an Apple smartphone, with new features and improved ability, ready for you to get out and take great photos. However, the first step is to learn and understand how to take advantage of its talents, that way each shot you take should be a winner.
The dual-screen LG G8X ThinQ launches on November 1 for just $700
LG has launched the G8X ThinQ Dual Screen. On the surface, it appears to be very similar to the LG V50 and its dual-screen case, but there have been a lot of changes to improve this new version over the first. But there are other quirky features, like an ASMR mode built into the phone.
Samsung closes last China phone factory. Others would find it harder, experts say
Samsung has closed its final phone production factory in China and shifted mainly to Vietnam and India, attracted by lower costs. There have been calls for other companies to do the same, but experts have weighed in to explain why some -- including Apple -- would find it considerably more difficult.
Xiaomi concerned 4G phones won’t sell in 2020, commits to 10 5G phone launches
Xiaomi's CEO has voiced an industry concern over the popularity of 4G phones next year and has stated it plans to make at least 10 new phones with 5G to compensate. The company is also pushing network operators to speed up the introduction of 5G. The statements come soon after Xiaomi's first 5G phone launched in China.
A $400 iPhone SE 2 could be the highlight of an early 2020 Apple event
Rumors regarding an iPhone SE 2 continue to spread, with the latest coming from an often-reliable analyst, who claims the phone will cost $400 and launch at an event in early 2020. Like previous rumors, it's claimed the phone will take on a similar design to the iPhone 8, the oldest smartphone Apple currently sells.
The best Asus ROG Phone 2 accessories to help you master mobile games
The Asus ROG Phone 2 is a great mobile gaming phone, but you can make it even better by purchasing a few of the accessories available for it, which can turn it into a powerful handheld gaming machine, or even a portable games console where you can play games on the big screen. Here's our pick of the best accessories.
The back of the Honor 9X is an eye-catching, glittery piece of pixel art
Here's a preview of the forthcoming Honor 9X, which has gained some much-needed visual identity with a cool rear panel design that integrates an X into the body, using an unusual pixel art-style look. The phone's specs are unknown for now, but all will be revealed when it is officially announced on October 24.
New Reno 2 and Reno 2Z are Oppo’s latest big bets to win in the U.K.
Oppo has announced the Oppo Reno 2 and Reno 2Z for the U.K. The phones have been seen internationally already, but represent the company's latest big push into the country, following a series of high-profile partnerships to raise brand awareness. Both are equipped with big screens, great cameras, and large batteries.
Why iTunes had to die to be reborn
Apple’s decision to kill off iTunes-as-we-know-it, as announced during WWDC 2019, makes me nostalgic. Not only because it was instrumental in bringing me into the Apple family; but because I still rely on iTunes today for the same reason it was created back in 2001. But reports of its death may be overblown.
G-Shock has made the ultimate retro-cool Baby-G Pokémon watch
This is one of the coolest retro Baby-G G-Shock watches we've seen in ages. Made to celebrate Baby-G's 25th anniversary, the Baby-G Pokémon watch will be a must-have for gamers with a love of Casio's super-tough watches, and comes in a '90s throwback style, complete with a Poké Ball commemorative box.
The licenses U.S. firms need to do business with Huawei are ready to be approved
U.S. companies that have applied for a license to trade with Huawei may soon receive approval to do so, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Entity List, which Huawei has been placed on, stops U.S. firms selling to Huawei, but it does allow for exceptions with a specific license.
Voice recognition for kids isn’t child’s play, but this company has mastered it
SoapBox has developed a voice recognition platform that specifically understands children, ready for next-gen interactive toys and lots more.
OnePlus champions power and speed with new OnePlus 7T Pro and McLaren Edition
OnePlus has announced the OnePlus 7T Pro and the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition. The two new models join the standard OnePlus 7T, which was announced in September, and represent the best of what the brand has to offer when it comes to design and performance. Learn more about the two phones here.
OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition hands-on review: A looker
Sure to become the most desirable, and certainly the rarest, of all the new OnePlus 7T series phones, the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition has a key design feature that's unexpected to say the least. It makes this high performance phone standout, and even more of a conversation piece than expected.
Oppo’s Reno Ace only needs 30 minutes to fully charge its battery
Oppo has announced the Reno Ace, a new smartphone that has an astonishingly fast charge time -- just 30 minutes total to take the battery from zero to 100%. This already makes it special, but the high-end specification and a very cool limited edition version takes it to the next level. Here's what you need to know.