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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Motorola may have chosen a highly significant date to reveal folding Moto Razr
Motorola has started sending invitations out to an event on November 13, where it's hinting the rumored folding Razr phone will be revealed. The unusual phone may closely resemble the shape of the classic original, and bring the functionality right up to date with a screen that runs the length of the open phone.
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.
The Oppo Reno 2’s quad camera array takes photos like no other at this price
The Oppo Reno 2 has a four-lens camera that provides all the features most of us expect to see on an expensive flagship phone, without the expensive price tag. Announced for the U.K. after a recent international release, we have been trying the camera out for a few days to see how it performs. It has exceeded our expectations.
Why it’s OK that Google didn’t announce a Pixel 4 phone with 5G
Wondering where the 5G Pixel 4 is? It was absent from Google's packed Made by Google launch event, despite some rumors saying it would arrive, meaning you'll have to buy a 4G Pixel 4. Does it matter? The answer is no. Although the technology is exciting, you really aren't missing out just yet.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro camera guide: Take better photos with these tips
The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max have the best cameras Apple has fitted to a smartphone yet, and you can do lots with them. The triple-lens camera can take wide-angle and telephoto shots, for example, but to get the most from the phone you'll need to dig deeper. Here's our iPhone 11 Pro camera guide.
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.
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 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.
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.
Google may have a 5G surprise ready for its October Pixel 4 event
Thought all the surprises had been spoiled for Google's upcoming Pixel 4 launch event? Maybe so, but there's still a chance Google has a 5G surprise up its sleeve. A new report states the company is running a test production run for a 5G Pixel 4, and that if it's a success, the phone may get an announcement soon.
Motorola wants you to look very closely at its new phone, the One Macro
The Motorola One Macro's big feature is given away by its name: It has a macro camera capable of taking extremely close-up photos, and the phone's A.I. is even clever enough to add a bokeh effect to the end result. The One Macro is coming out very soon and is expected to eventually get a U.S. release.
Garmin’s high-tech Star Wars smartwatches definitely aren’t from a long time ago
Garmin's new smartwatches are high-tech homages to two well-known characters from the Star Wars universe, and are definitely not relics from a long time ago. Available from Garmin's online store soon, you won't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to get one either. OK, we're done now. Just read about the watches.
Apple’s next health tracker may be woven into your clothes
Apple already has a great health tracking device, the Apple Watch, but the next version may not be on your wrist -- it may be part of your clothes. A patent shows Apple engineers are exploring the possibility of weaving a high-tech band into clothing, so it can better measure your vital signs during the day.
Apple tastes success with iPhone 11, increases orders to meet demand
Apple's new pricing strategy with the iPhone 11, and the improved camera on the iPhone 11 Pro have contributed to increased sales, resulting in Apple placing more orders for the phones with its suppliers. The iPhone 11 Pro Max has not been so successful though, and orders have been cut back for the larger phone.
The Surface Duo shows Microsoft still has no clue about smartphones
The Microsoft Surface Duo is a smartphone, despite what the company says, yet it does not contain the design aspects and features that people expect. The company doesn't seem to understand phones, but the Duo does have a redeeming feature, which could benefit folding smartphones everywhere.