Hyperfast 5G connection being considered for the Mate 30, says Huawei CEO
Richard Yu, CEO at Huawei, told Digital Trends that the company is considering adding 5G to the next Mate series smartphone. This will bring the total number of Huawei phones with 5G to three in 2019. If no others are announced before or after, that's higher than any other manufacturer at the moment.
Tag Heuer’s Golf Edition smartwatch is a lot more than just a flash of new color
Tag Heuer's Golf Edition Connected Modular 45 smartwatch has a lot more going for it than just a flashy new color scheme. For a start, the titanium body keeps the weight down, and the black PVD gives it a great feel and style. The watch brand has released a comprehensive new golf app to accompany it.
New gold finish makes Frederique Constant’s hybrid smartwatch flashier than ever
Frederique Constant has found considerable success with its luxury hybrid smartwatch, the Hybrid Manufacture, and has launched several new color schemes to help bring it even more attention. While the internal technology hasn't changed, the colors make it even more desirable. We've tried them on.
Alpina makes its AlpinerX smartwatch even more attractive with new colors
Alpina has introduced four new colors to its AlpinerX smartwatch range, breaking the usually sporty watch out into a more everyday casual design. The smart features focus on outdoor activities, and the new models have also had a small tech makeover too. We tried the watches on at Baselworld 2019.
Fossil is working on a smartwatch with BMW, and it’s coming next year
Fossil, the watch company that makes smartwatches under its own name and partners with other major brands, intends to launch a smartwatch with BMW in the future. The news comes after the company announced mechanical watches under the BMW name at the Baselworld watch show in Switzerland.
This $76,000 Grand Seiko watch has something in common with a plug-in hybrid car
How can a watch that costs $76,000 possibly have anything in a common with any car, let alone a plug-in hybrid? The Grand Seiko 9R02 movement not only combines traditional watch-winding tech with quartz accuracy, but it also has a very special trick -- it can take normally wasted energy and reuse it.
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.
Fossil made a smartwatch in 2004, and it’s part of a new brand retrospective
Fossil has been making watches for 35 years, and to celebrate the anniversary, it has a new retrospective exhibit complete with the first smartwatch it made -- the Wrist Net watch from 2004. Fossil is also launching a series of limited edition watches based on its most iconic designs.
Diesel’s denim-inspired smartwatch straps are a casual, colorful must-own
Diesel will release two new versions of the On Full Guard 2.5 smartwatch later this year, with seriously cool, denim-inspired straps in classic Diesel colors. The watch itself doesn't change, aside from some new watch faces. Take a look at the new straps, which we tried on at the Baselworld 2019 show.
Where to buy the new Samsung Galaxy S10 range in the U.K.
The Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e have all been officially announced and can be pre-ordered right now, with deliveries expected on March 8. If you're in the U.K., where should you go to find the best price or the best deal? We've got all the details you need here, to make sure you get the best S10 phone with the best deal.
Spring is here, and Apple’s beautiful new Watch bands will help you celebrate
Apple knows that seasons matter in the fashion world, and has refreshed its most popular Apple Watch bands to celebrate the arrival of spring. There are various new colors -- with a cool teal being our favorite -- spread across several lines, including the Hermés leather editions. See them all here.
Latest Samsung Galaxy smartphone will pop up on April 10
Samsung will show at least one new Galaxy phone off on April 10, it has confirmed in a teaser tweet. The models it will reveal are unknown, but speculation recently has been around the Galaxy A90 making an appearance, and this special new phone may have a pop-up camera and a notch-less screen.
Leaked ZTE concept phones are crazy, possibly fake, and totally worth seeing
Renders of what may be ZTE concept phones may show how the manufacturer could avoid using the notch on future devices. The Axon S has an unusual take on the slider design, while the Axon V moves the selfie camera out of the phone's body entirely. They're crazy, and may not be real, but are definitely worth looking at.
Why premium is the most overused, and least understood, word in tech
Everyone has heard the word premium, and many of us will have purchased a premium product; but what does premium actually mean, and why is it used so much in tech? There's not one correct answer here, but it's helpful to understand why company's invest so much in advertising using the word premium.
Huawei has a bold Plan B should tensions affect its software relationships
Huawei has its own software for smartphones and computers prepared, should its relationship with Google and Microsoft be adversely affected by ongoing tensions between it and the U.S.. The software's existence has long been discussed, and has now been confirmed by Huawei's CEO Richard Yu.
Samsung’s working on an invisible camera that hides behind a phone’s screen
Samsung envisions an "invisible" camera that hides behind a phone's screen, without any compromise on the way it operates, replacing the current hole-punch camera seen on the Galaxy S10. This, along with clever speaker technology also hidden behind the screen, will make full-screen phones possible.
Samsung commits to improving the Galaxy S10’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
The Galaxy S10 has a new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the screen, and while it's better than other examples, people have experienced problems. Samsung is aware of this, and even though it has updated the software once already, has committed to making further accuracy improvements over time.
You will never need to charge a smartwatch again, if new EU project succeeds
A new EU research project has launched into finding a new way of powering wearable devices, with the intention of using an energy harvesting system to ensure we never have to charge up one of these devices ever again. Details on the project are limited at the moment, but the potential is very exciting.
App schools fishing fans on the best time and place to hook that dream catch
Fishbrain, a fishing social network and forecasting app, has introduced BiteTime, a new feature that takes the guesswork out of when and where you are most likely to catch a certain species of fish. Using its own data and some machine learning, it leaves you to get on with the fun part: Catching the fish.
New mobile brand Iqoo makes a play in the world of smartphone gaming
A new smartphone brand has launched. It's called Iqoo, and it's a sub-brand of Vivo, the Chinese device maker owned by BBK Electronics. The company has also revealed its first smartphone, the Iqoo gaming device that's packed full of tech, and here's everything you need to know about it and the company.
Bank tests biometric cards to make contactless payments faster, more secure
U.K. bank NatWest will start testing a payment card with a built-in fingerprint sensor soon. It will support contactless payments with the need for a PIN number, and also lift restrictions on the transaction amount. While this is the first U.K. test, the technology has been trialled elsewhere in the world, but never widely introduced.
In or out? Samsung’s shaking it all about with folding smartphone designs
Samsung's Galaxy Fold isn't even on sale yet, but information about the company's future folding smartphone endeavors is starting to spread. Samsung may launch a folding device with an outwardly facing screen in the future, and a patent revealed some ideas it may be working on to make this a reality.
Google exec sparks controversy with Pixel 3 vs. iPhone XS photo tweet
Which picture do you prefer? That's the debate raging after a Google executive shared two images comparing the iPhone XS with a photo from the Google Pixel 3 taken with Night Sight mode. The difference is massive; but which one is the "better" photo? You may have to take a closer look to see which side you'll come down on.
The $150 Realme 3 is a far better smartphone than it has any right to be
A smartphone that costs less than $150 is unlikely to impress anyone, right? That old rule is being kicked to the curb by companies like Realme. The new Realme 3 has performance and ability that don't fit with our idea of a $150 phone -- they're considerably better than you expect. We tried it out, and we're impressed.
First major 5G network launch delayed over high-price plans, lack of phones
What was expected to be the world's first working 5G network for the masses has been delayed over concerns the phones required for it won't be ready in time, and the prices being charged by networks are too high. South Korea's government said the March launch will now most likely be delayed until April.
Samsung plans two more folding smartphones, and one could be out this year
Following the announcement of the Galaxy Fold, Samsung is reportedly working on two more folding smartphones, with one potentially coming before the end of 2019. The company is also experimenting with different designs for these devices, which will approach the folding phone concept in a different way.
Lego surprises with the Lego Fold, its antidote to folding phone mania
Cheeky Lego has been poking fun at the current folding smartphone trend, and tweeted about the Lego Fold, its take on the hottest new mobile products. With a massive 11-inch display when unfolded, the Lego Fold's battery doesn't even need charging, it's so advanced. What could Lego's new product be? Find out here.
Line’s Clova Desk smart screen mimics your smartphone, in your smart home
After a short delay, messaging app Line appears to be ready to release its Google Home Hub challenger: The Clova Desk. The smart screen may control your smart home, but this is not emphasized, and the company instead is keen to show how it works with the Line messaging app -- something it has over the competition.
Huawei says P30 Pro camera will have unique, revolutionary zoom tech
Huawei claims the P30 Pro will feature revolutionary camera tech that will change the way we take pictures. The phone will feature a new zoom system that won't affect quality and utliizes artificial intelligence. It's likely to take a similar approach to its capable Night mode. The P30 series will launch on March 26.
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.
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.
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.
Vivo V15 Pro’s trick camera rises to the challenge of making us smile
Vivo knows it's onto a winner with the cool motorized camera seen on the Vivo Nex S, and has now incorporated a newer version of the technology into the V15 Pro -- its latest camera phone that's packed with other desirable features too. We've tried the phone, and its impressive cameras.
To avoid the notch, Vivo’s new smartphone has a secret selfie camera
Vivo has already experimented with a motorized selfie camera, and now it's bringing the cool technology to a more affordable device -- the Vivo V15 Pro. The motorized front camera joins a capable rear camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a great looking design. Here's what you need to know about the V15 Pro.
Sony’s weird Wena isn’t a smartwatch, it’s a smart watch strap
Sony's Wena smart watch straps have been around since 2015; but the company has now decided to launch them outside of Japan, starting with the U.K.. The straps convert traditional watch straps over to smart watches, but without ruining the style or design. There are two different types available, and Sony even makes watch bodies too.