Sorry fans, Blackberry Messenger for Android and iOS died May 31
The BlackBerry Messenger app, better known as BBM, for Android and iOS is shutting down, nearly six years after it launched. The consumer version of the service will stop operating on May 31, but for loyal BBM'ers there is some good news, as BlackBerry has an alternative ready for you to use.
MediaTek’s 5G SoC is a groundbreaking, integrated 5G chip for smartphones
MediaTek has announced a groundbreaking integrated 5G mobile processor built on a 7nm process, using the latest ARM Cortex A77 architecture, and specifically for Sub-6 signals. The chip will power devices launched in early 2020, ready for use in devices sold in China, and by Sprint and T-Mobile in the U.S..
The Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro packs a Snapdragon 855 for under $400
The Redmi K20 Pro looks like 2019's biggest smartphone bargain yet, squeezing in masses of new tech, including the Snapdragon 855 processor, an OLED screen, and a pop-up camera for under $400. It's the highest-specification phone we've seen from the Xiaomi sub-brand. Here's what you need to know about it.
Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20: Everything you need to know
Honor has launched the Honor 20 Series at an event in London, revealing the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, and the Honor 20 Lite. The phones, especially the Honor 20 Pro, are impressive but the launch has been overshadowed by the continually evolving situation involving Huawei. Here's what you need to know about the three Honor 20 phones.
The Realme X is so cheap and so good that it defies the rules of economics
The Realme X has a 48-megapixel camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor, an AMOLED screen, and a Snapdragon 710 processor, yet it costs from $220. If the spec impresses, the performance and design doesn't suffer for the price either. We've tried out the phone to see if it's too good to be true.
This strap and case combo makes the Apple Watch the perfect travel companion
The Apple Watch is highly customizable, due to the ease with which the straps can be changed. Take a selection with you when you travel, and the smartwatch becomes ideal for any situation or outfit. Here's how the latest springtime 2019 straps look, and our accessory pick to keep them safe.
360-degree photos, not just video, will soon be shareable on Facebook
After months of being able to share 360 degree videos, the chance to share 360 degree still photos on Facebook is almost here. Plus, a new button will let you quickly view them on your Gear VR headset.
Fossil’s sexy smartwatches let you watch your heart skip a beat
Fossil has announced two new smartwatches that cure a pain point of older models, by including a heart rate sensor, NFC, GPS, and water resistance. The Q Explorist HR is for larger wrists, while the Q Venture HR is for smaller ones. Here's everything you need to know about Fossil's stylish new wearables.
LG’s flexible OLED lamps are ribbons of light you can twist into any shape
LG Display knows what it's doing with OLED, and it's not only using the technology for TV and phone screens. It's also making OLED lights.
Google Assistant 2.0 isn’t just a minor evolution. It’s a game-changing upgrade
A new version of Google Assistant is coming to our smartphones, and it has the potential to change the way we use our devices on a daily basis. Thanks to a significant technical breakthrough, voice control is about to become faster and equally as versatile and accurate as using a touchscreen.
Stunning new G Shock is virtually indestructible in carbon fiber and titanium
Casio has released the most desirable new Gravitymaster connected watch -- the so-called Baselworld edition, or the GWR-B1000X-1A. Made from carbon fiber, titanium, and sapphire, it also has a Bluetooth link to make altering setting and using watch features a breeze. This beauty is a limited edition though.
The best smartwatch you can buy is also the world’s most popular, by far
The best smartwatch you can buy is the Apple Watch, and it's also the world's most popular, according to the latest data. It blitzes the competition, to the point where one-in-three smartwatches shipped is an Apple Watch. However, Samsung and Huawei's efforts are gaining a big following, while Fossil loses ground.
Google pits design teams against each other to create next winning Pixel phone
Want a better looking Pixel phone? Google may want to change the way its Pixel hardware looks, and to win plaudits for the design, rather than apprehension based on notches and bezels. A rumor says it's pitting several design teams against each other to come up with the next winning design.
Galaxy S10 too pricey? Cheap Galaxy A20, A50 may soon quench your Samsung thirst
Samsung may be planning to bring its affordable but still desirable Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A50 to the U.S., and the more feature-packed Galaxy A70 to Canada. The phones have already been announced internationally, but the A series has never really made an impact in the U.S.. That could be about to change.
Forget something? The Moshi Hexa laptop bag is so light you might think you did
The Moshi Hexa backpack is a lightweight, everyday backpack that prioritises style over masses of tiny pockets and external storage space. Does that mean it's not suitable for more demanding circumstances? We took it to a trade show to find out, carrying everything needed to do our job, and discovered it's no lightweight.
Ungainly Galaxy View 2 is a TV that’s too small, and a tablet that’s too big
Samsung has resurrected a product line that last saw an entry three years ago. The Galaxy View 2 is a massive tablet-that-thinks-it's-a-TV, complete with a folding kickstand and a 17.3-inch screen. It's big, heavy, and looks quite ungainly, but some people will do anything to watch Game of Thrones on the move.
Carbon fiber is making Casio’s new connected G-Shock watches even tougher
Casio, a master of tough watches, has introduced carbon fiber to the construction of several G-Shock models, making them stronger and lighter, and allowing for some interesting design changes too. We wore both the new Gravitymaster and Mudmaster at Baselworld 2019 to see the changes in action.
China bans selfies at gigantic Aperture Spherical Telescope
You can't take a selfie with the world's largest single-dish radio telescope anymore, as the Chinese government has banned everything from smartphones to digital cameras in the surrounding 5-kilometer area. The fines if you get caught flaunting the rules are large, and the ban is to lessen interfence with the 'scope.
Oppo sees its future in crazy phone designs and pop-up cameras
Chinese smartphone brand Oppo will stop making one of its most successful device ranges, and instead concentrate on the Find X and new Reno ranges. Both these phones have pop-up cameras and visually interesting designs. This, along with some branding changes, indicates a time of change at Oppo.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e: News, features, and specs
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S5e -- the E is for Essential -- a reasonably priced tablet that includes many of the features we like from the Tab A 10.5, and the Tab S4. It's also so thin it may disappear when turned sideways, and features a great new all-metal design. Here's what you need to know.
Lenovo’s Z6 Pro phone promises next-generation video features and 5G
Lenovo will announce a new phone on April 23, the Z6 Pro, which it's teasing to have some impressive new video and camera features. It's called Hyper Video, and could do some amazing things previously not thought possible with a single-lens camera on a phone. Beyond that, it's expected the phone will have a 5G connection.
Samsung will be the No. 1 phone-maker for another 10 years, CEO says
Samsung's CEO DJ Koh has said the company will continue to hold its position as the world's top smartphone manufacturer for another decade, despite massive competition from rival Huawei, which has repeatedly stated it will overtake Samsung to claim the title. Clearly, the battle between the two is just beginning.
Now is the time to pick up and wear a discounted TicWatch smartwatch
Mobvoi is running a promotion on two of its desirable smartwatches, the TicWatch C2 and the TicWatch Pro, where you can get 20-percent off the usual price. This brings our favorite, the C2, down to just $160. Don't wait around for long though, as the promotion could end at any time. Here's what you need to know.
Master Google’s Wear OS with these 16 essential tips and tricks
There's more to Wear OS than you might think. Fortunately, these 16 Wear OS tips and tricks will help you make the most of your smartwatch. Wear OS used to be called Android Wear, but Google has improved the platform. There are loads of great Wear OS watches now, so learn how to get the most from them.
How to make Huawei’s EMUI feel like home: Our guide to setting up your phone
You're about to set up your new Huawei or Honor phone, and want to ensure the EMUI user interface feels like home. It's a system that's worth spending some time on, but to speed the process up, we've put together a selection of first steps you need to take. Follow these, and EMUI will serve you well.
With Huawei’s help, Honor aims to be world’s fourth-largest smartphone brand
There are some seriously lofty goals being put in place for Huawei sub-brand Honor. Huawei wants it to become the fourth-largest smartphone maker in the world, while it continues its assault on first position. To help it do so, Huawei has promised continued investment and assistance in making cutting-edge phones.
Down periscope: Huawei P30 Lite drops most desirable P30 Pro camera feature
The Huawei P30 Lite is official, and as expected, it doesn't come with the awesome periscope zoom camera feature that makes the P30 Pro so desirable. On the other hand, the price is much lower, there's still a triple lens camera, and the design does remind us of the standard P30, making it a true P30 family member.
Leaked Moto phone with its triple-lens camera is a sweet little mystery
A mystery Motorola phone has been leaked with a triple-lens camera on the back, and a hole-punch screen on the front. The device has been referred to as both the Moto G8 and as a version of the Moto P40. We're not sure which one it is yet, or whether it'll be a different phone entirely; but it's still exciting to see.
Laugh until you vomit: The best jokes from April Fools’ Day 2019
Is there a funnier day than April 1? If there is, we'd like to see it. In the meantime, April Fools' Day will have to do, and the internet is awash with jokes that are so gut-bustingly funny, we shouldn't be the only ones to feel the pain of sides splitting. Here are the best 2019 April Fools' Day jokes.