Nest Hub Max hands-on review
Google's new Nest Hub Max has a bigger screen and better speakers, but the camera is the real headline feature, and the clever tricks it enables will make you want a Max in your home. Read our hands-on review for more.
The Google Pixel 3a is a slap in the face for people who bought the Pixel 3
Google’s Pixel phones are known for their strong software experiences and smart cameras, but the price of the most recent Pixel 3 flagship smartphone was hard to stomach. Enter the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, phones that give you the best of the Pixel 3 at just half the price. So why should you pay more? Google needs to step up its hardware game.
At half the price, how does the Pixel 3a camera stack up to the Google Pixel 3?
Google's Pixel 3 is the reigning king of smartphone photography, particularly in the U.S., where the Huawei P30 Pro isn't available. But now you can get the same Pixel 3 camera experience at half the price with Google's latest phone, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Here's how they stack up.
These are the key settings to change on the LG G8 ThinQ smartphone
The LG G8 ThinQ is finally available. Like most LG smartphones, there are a lot of settings turned off by default that may be useful in improving the experience of using the phone. From turning on the App Drawer to changing the keyboard, we've rounded up 11 settings for you to change on the LG G8 ThinQ.
BlackBerry Key2: Everything you need to know
Let's get real -- touchscreens suck at typing, and a physical keyboard is much better. BlackBerry's Key2 is likely to be the best keyboard-equipped phone in 2019, with a modern look, some powerful specs, and totally revamped features. Here's everything you need to know about the BlackBerry Key2.
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.
Got a new iPad? Whether it’s a Mini or a Pro, here are 10 key settings to change
For the first time in a while, Apple has a completely refreshed lineup of iPads, from a new iPad Mini and iPad Air, to the $330 iPad and the powerful iPad Pro. If you just bought one, here are 10 key settings to change. Take a little time to customize your new iPad and tweak the settings to suit you.
Amazon Kindle review (2019)
Amazon has a new Kindle, and it costs just $90. You get 4GB of internal storage to store all your books. There’s also Bluetooth in case you want to use Audible to listen instead of read, and the 6-inch screen is perfect for travel. If you’re an avid reader, this is an ebook reader worth checking out.
LG G8 ThinQ review
LG’s latest is the LG G8 ThinQ, and its marquee features are the weirdest we’ve seen on a smartphone in a long time. You can hover your hand over the phone’s selfie camera to make gestures to unlock and control it. While these features differentiate the phone, is it worth using? Find out in our LG G8 ThinQ review.
Verizon just flipped 5G live in Chicago, but finding it is like panning for gold
Verizon activated its first 5G network in the U.S. on April 3, a week ahead of schedule. We flew to Chicago to see what it’s like. Using the mid-range Motorola Moto Z3 from 2018 and the 5G Moto Mod, it’s still a high cost of entry to use 5G. So is it worth upgrading your phone, at least in 2019?
YouTube Music is replacing Google Play Music: Here’s where, when, and why
Google has announced a major revamp of YouTube Music, with an ad-free paid version called YouTube Music Premium, and it seems to be positioning the new service as its premier music streaming app. So what happens to Google Play Music? It's confusing, but this guide will help clear things up.
Hang on to your Lightning cables: Apple just canceled AirPower
When Apple unveiled the iPhone X, the company finally dipped its toes into the world of wireless charging, announcing support for the Qi wireless standard. In addition, the company also unveiled its own AirPower wireless charging mat. Now, however, that wireless charging pad has been cancelled.
Apple’s next big event is minutes away: Here’s what you can expect
Apple's next big event takes place on March 25 in Cupertino, California. The company is expected to make services announcements, including its new streaming service. and possibly a new Apple TV streaming device. Follow our detailed guide to find out all you need to know.
iPad Mini review (2019)
Apple’s new iPad Mini has beastly performance, fluid iOS 12 software, and good battery life. It also looks like it came straight out of 2015, because the design hasn’t been changed. The market for small tablets has shrunk, so this is the best you can get if you’re eyeing a small tablet.
Samsung Galaxy S10 review
The Galaxy S10 is the middle child in this year’s Galaxy S10 range, between the Galaxy S10e, and the Galaxy S10 Plus. There’s no striking reason to buy it -- the Galaxy S10 Plus offers a bigger screen, better selfies, and better gaming performance -- but it’s still an excellent phone if you don’t want a phone that large. Here’s our review.
How to disable Bixby Home on Samsung Galaxy smartphones
Samsung's Bixby virtual assistant can be helpful, but Bixby Home, which sits on the left of the home screen, hardly offers any kind of value. If you're annoyed by its existence, and you already remapped the Bixby Key, here's how to disable Bixby Home to make your Galaxy smartphone less cluttered.
Hey Google, why did you kill off Allo, your best messaging app in years?
Allo, Google's messaging app, has shut down. I convinced my closest friends and family to swap to the app two and a half years ago when it debuted, and we've been using it since. With its death, I say farewell to a beautiful app that offered genuinely fun features found nowhere else.
How to hide the hole-punch camera on the Samsung Galaxy S10 line
Samsung's new phones slim down bezels even further for impressive screen real estate. But what did it do with the selfie camera? It's now floating on the screen like a hole punched in a piece of paper. If you're not a fan, here's how to hide the hole-punch camera on the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, or S10e.
Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, or S10e: Key settings you need to change
Samsung's Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e smartphones are now available. If you've set your phone up, we've rounded up a handful of key settings we think you should tweak or turn on -- from the WQHD+ resolution to a slightly more secure Face Unlock -- to get the most out of your new device.
How to use the Nokia 9 PureView’s camera to step up your photography game
Have a limited edition Nokia 9 PureView? There are five cameras on the back, and that can be a little intimidating. We rounded up all the little details into a guide to make it easy to learn how to use the Nokia 9 PureView's cameras. From editing a Depth Map to editing a RAW file, we have you covered.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G hands-on review
The question of whether to buy a 5G phone in 2019 is complex. The Galaxy S10 5G will be one of the first 5G phones on all major carriers, but it’s also going to be among the most expensive in Samsung’s new Galaxy lineup. We break down what it’s like, and whether you should wait or buy into the next-gen network.
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.
North will launch pop-up stores across the U.S. so you can try its smartglasses
North, the Canadian startup formerly known as Thalmic Labs, wasted no time bringing its latest wearable to consumers. Its Brooklyn and Toronto showrooms have received its first shipment for those who made orders early, and North has also announced a way for the rest of the country to check out Focals.