Find the best, most stylish smartwatch for him this Valentine’s Day
Looking to buy a smartwatch for someone this Valentine's Day? If you're buying for a man, then here are our top picks out of the many available, putting style and design over features and tech. There's a smartwatch here fit to grace any man's wardrobe and to suit any budget big or small.
Google still thinks people are interested in modular smartphones
Google has filed new patents related to modular smartphone designs and technology, several years after it discontinued Project Ara, the name given to its own range of modular devices. The patents cover hardware similar to what we've seen in modular devices, and to how Project Ara was intended to look.
Huawei’s A.I. has finished Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, and we’ve heard it
We all know computers can be used to make music, but can artificial intelligence be used to not only generate music, but complete one of the most famous unfinished symphonies of all time? Huawei has found out, using its own AI to create the final two movements of Schubert's "Unfinished," No. 8 Symphony.
Samsung’s camera-equipped stylus concept is straight out of a Bond movie
Samsung is working hard to make its S Pen stylus more useful to more people, having taken a step forward in that direction with the Galaxy Note 9. A patent has revealed what could be done in the future, and it involves putting a camera in the S Pen itself. The associated images give us an idea of how it may function.
Samsung’s new big-but-small chip could mean the end of the mobile MicroSD card
Samsung has developed a new 1TB memory chip for smartphones, doubling the largest amount available today, and says it's ready for production to start. The tiny chip is not physically any larger than the 512GB version, yet will store twice the amount of data. However, don't expect the resulting phones to be cheap.
Huawei to show folding smartphone powered by its new 5G chip at MWC
Huawei has announced the world's first single-chip, multi-mode 5G modem, and confirmed it will feature inside a folding smartphone that's to be announced at Mobile World Congress at the end of February. The chip could also be added to other 5G phones at the show. Here's what we know about this exciting new technology.
Q Acoustics’ Concept 300 speakers banish vibrations with sci-fi stands
The new Q Acoustics Concept 300 speakers look fantastic, especially in the silver and ebony color scheme; but you should also pay attention to the crazy-looking stands, as a huge amount of work has gone into their design and engineering. They serve a purpose: To rid the speakers of nasty vibrations.
In 2018, smartphone sales stopped growing annually for the first time
Two data analysis companies have said that in 2018, the smartphone market declined for the first time, meaning we all bought fewer smartphones than in 2017. The drop over 2017 may not sound substantial, but with the numbers involved, it's more significant than you may think. What will happen this year?
Ruark’s R5 music system is so classy, you’ll want to tidy up before it arrives
British audio brand Ruark has launched the Ruark R5 music system, a highly capable all-on-one machine that is as happy playing CDs as it is streaming Spotify around a multi-room setup. The R5 has a chic look similar to the company's massive R7 music system, but in a smaller and more affordable package.
Stealth cameras and super-fast charging excite at Oppo’s big U.K. launch
You may not have heard of them, but Oppo has launched in the U.K., and it's bringing three phones with it -- the RX17 Pro, the RX17 Neo, and the space-age Find X. It struck a deal with retailer Carphone Warehouse, which will stock all three phones, ready for you to try out in store. Here's what you need to know.
10 Honor View 20 insider tips to make you love your phone even more
If you've bought the Honor View 20, which we think is Honor's best phone yet, then we applaud your decision. What we've got for you here is a selection of the top tips and tricks to get the most from your new smartphone, from using the secret camera modes to the special Digital Balance mode.
Stakes are high for Samsung, as it promises new phones will meet expectations
The head of Samsung's mobile division has spoken out about the forthcoming launch of the Galaxy S10 and potential folding smartphone reveal, saying the new devices will meet our expectations. Excitement around the new hardware is high, but behind the scenes on the business side, Samsung also needs them to be a success.
Bezel-less phones are terrible for typing on, and it’s only going to get worse
Bezel-less smartphone screens look great, and folding smartphones are an exciting part of the mobile future; but we don't like where the typing experience is heading because of these two trends. Tapping out messages on some phones is already painful, and software designers need to pay attention now.
The entire screen is also a fingerprint sensor on Vivo’s incredible Apex 2019
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has shown off the Apex 2019, a concept phone without any blemishes on its immaculate glass body, and a fingerprint sensor that takes up the entire screen. This slick-looking phone even has 5G, and capacitive buttons. It's not market-ready yet, but that may change in the future.
Xiaomi shows how its folding smartphone will look, and you’re going to love it
Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to show off a folding smartphone prototype. The unnamed phone has a different design than others we've seen, adopting a double fold where the sides of the screen fold over the back of the device. It looks effective in the video, so hopefully we'll get our hands on one someday soon.
Honor View 20: Everything you need to know
After its phenomenal success with the View 10 in 2018, Honor has announced its sequel, the Honor View 20. Along with an improved processor, the phone has an entirely new type of display which has a hole-punch for the camera rather than a notch. Here's everything we know about the Honor View 20 smartphone.Â
Swatchpay: Everything you need to know
Swatch has announced its Swatchpay technology is now available in Switzerland, complete with the highly secure tokenization method of making mobile payments, and that it works with all different card types too. There are several watches compatible with the payment service, which rivals Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
Hands on: Q Acoustics M4 Soundbar
You don't need fake surround sound from a soundbar, and Q Acoustics M4 proves it with its impressively wide sound stage and beautifully focused sound quality. We've been trying it out.
A lot of Jason Stathams are telling you to buy the new LG G5, so don’t argue
Action hero Jason Statham is here to sell you the LG G5 smartphone, and it's not just one Mr Statham either, it's many. LG's debut G5 ad is a visual and sonic overload, that tells us something about how the G5 will take up all our time. Or something.
Sony’s new 3D tech push isn’t for TVs — it’s for our phones
Sony is banking on the success of 3D sensor technology for smartphones in 2019. The new system will improve current face-unlock systems and bring more features and greater creativity to augmented reality apps. The first phones using the tech will arrive soon, and some manufacturers are already showing it off.
Fishing for compliments? Put on the beautiful Kate Spade Scallop 2 smartwatch
Designer Kate Spade has announced the Scallop 2 smartwatch, a sequel to the immensely popular Scallop from early 2018. The company's new creative director has taken the successful design, and tweaked it to make it even more feminine, while bringing in key new Kate Spade looks. We spoke to the company about it.
It turns out that Find my iPhone is really good at finding a stolen car, too
A carjacker was apprehended and a stolen car returned to its owner, thanks to some quick-thinking and Apple's Find My iPhone service being used to track down the vehicle after it was taken. The online system uses Wi-Fi and GPS to find a lost device, which in this case happened to be inside the stolen vehicle.
The STM Myth backpack got us stopped by airport security — for compliments
Backpacks are usually selected for the storage capacity or protective capability. The STM Myth does all that, but manages to exude a style that few others can match, and it's not just us that things this -- it's the world at large, judging by the compliments we've had wearing it. Here's what the STM Myth backpack is like.
Smartphone makers to show off new speaker-in-the-screen tech at CES
Smartphone makers are pushing further towards a true bezel-less screen and viewing experience, and the next step could be to remove the speaker system entirely and replace it with an in-display speaker. We've already seen early examples, but next-generation versions are already being worked on, and may be shown at CES.
Motorola’s P40 is a mishmash of Apple, Honor, Huawei, and Samsung designs
Motorola is planning a sequel to the Motorola P30, according to rumors. The phone, which may be called the Motorola P40, could take design inspiration from the Apple iPhone, the Honor View 20, and other similar phones. It's not official yet, but rumors are beginning to give us an idea about the device.
Ditch the notch. Why Honor thinks the ‘punch hole’ is the better solution
Honor will release a smartphone with an in-screen camera in the new year, a trend which is growing momentum. Honor said it has cracked the formula for the technology, and explains what's special about its All-View Display, and how it will improve on the controversial notch we're used to seeing today.
Turbulent 2018 didn’t keep Huawei from selling millions and millions of phones
Huawei has announced it has sold more than 200 million smartphones over the past year, despite not being widely available in the U.S., and some negative press regarding privacy and politics. The massive sales figures don't solely come from Huawei, as it had help from sister brand Honor. Here are all the details.
International roaming plans and phones: Everything you need to know
Never miss out an Instagram opportunity again, or forget to let your family arrived safely when you travel abroad. Using your phone internationally is now easier than ever before. Here's our guide to international roaming, SIM cards, and everything you need to make your smartphone work overseas.
Camera Shootout: OnePlus 6T vs. Honor 8X vs. Pocophone F1 vs. Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
We took four smartphones from popular and upcoming Chinese brands to China, where we shot a selection of photos to see how each performed, and which would leave as the victor. The OnePlus 6T takes on the Honor 8X, the Pocophone F1, and the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro. Which takes the camera crown?
Huawei Nova 4: Everything you need to know
Huawei has launched the Nova 4, a new smartphone that has abandoned the screen notch and adopted a punch hole alternative, with the camera housed inside an in-screen circular cutout. The exciting phone also has a massive 48-megapixel camera. Here's what you need to know about the Nova 4.