Diesel On Axial hands-on review: An undeniably wild and stunning smartwatch
Diesel's latest smartwatch, the On Axial, has the wildest, most uncompromising, and completely masculine design we've seen yet. The brilliant visuals are matched with some much needed technical improvements too, and based on our early impressions, it's going to be a solid performer. Here's our first look.
The Vivo V17 Pro’s dual-lens, pop-up selfie camera shows you the best poses
The latest Vivo smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera is the V17 Pro, and the single module that rises out of the body has two lenses inside -- a world's first. This means the Vivo phone has even better selfie abilities than ever before, and can even recommend poses to get the best shots. Here's all you need to know.
Massive Words with Friends hack exposes 218 million account login details
A hacker has claimed responsibility for hacking the Zynga mobile game Words With Friends, saying more than 218 million accounts have been stolen, and the data includes names, email addresses, and hashed passwords. Zynga confirmed an attack, but did not reveal the numbers or the scope of the breach at the time.
Apple prioritized health on the Apple Watch after it started saving lives
Apple never initially intended the Apple Watch to find success as a health and fitness wearable, according to executives. But letters telling the company about how the heart rate monitor had saved lives, pushed it to make further health-related features. It is looking at more opportunities for the future.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs. Huawei Mate 30 Pro camera shootout: Pro power struggle
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro are two of the latest smartphones, and both boast amazing camera systems. But which one takes our favorite photos? We took the two on a long weekend away, snapping photos using various lenses and settings. Here are the results, and it's a close battle.
Misfit Vapor X Review: Forget the fuss
The Misfit Vapor X smartwatch keeps a low profile in stealthy black; but don't take this for an inability to impress. We've tested the watch out for a few weeks, and found it to be one of the most reliable, easy-to-live-with WearOS smartwatches available today. The subtle, unfussy design goes with everything too.
Huawei tempts hungry U.S. firms with exclusive 5G licensing deal
Huawei's founder has spoken about how the company would like to license its 5G infrastructure technology to a single firm, preferably a U.S. business. By stating this, Huawei is using several things to its advantage, including its 5G expertise, and the relative lack of U.S.-made 5G infrastructure equipment.
At $600, the OnePlus 7T has hyper-fast charging and a buttery-smooth 90Hz screen
It's impossible to resist the buttery-smooth 90Hz screen on the front of the new OnePlus 7T, a $600 smartphone with the power of a gaming phone, and a triple-lens camera that captures wide-angle vistas yet can still get right up close with a special macro mode. If you've been holding on to your phone for a couple of years, this is the upgrade for you.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro hands-on review: Tempting and talented, but sadly stifled
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is what we've come to expect from Huawei, a highly capable camera-orientated smartphone with a stunning screen and some interesting (and sometimes unsuccessful) additional features. But this time it doesn't have Google apps or services. How has this affected the phone?
Huawei has announced the Mate 30 Pro, and the camera has super-senses
Huawei has launched the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro smartphones at a special event in Munich, Germany, and the new phones are full of surprises. Anticipated for some time, the new phones are the first to launch since the U.S. placed Huawei on the Entity List, making it impossible for U.S. businesses to work with Huawei.
How to get the best from the Galaxy Note 10 Plus camera
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus has a really impressive triple-lens camera, and there are plenty of fun features to make taking excellent photos very easy. You can even use the S Pen stylus to control the camera. If you're new to the phone and really want to get the best from it, take a moment to follow our guide.
Awesome new Gorillaz and G-Shock limited-edition watch gets Bluetooth tech twist
Casio G-Shock has announced a pair of new collaboration watches with virtual British band Gorillaz. One model, based on the popular DW-5600, has Bluetooth connectivity -- a first for the Gorillaz collaboration -- and the other is one of the first limited editions to be based on the new GA-2000 watch.
Huawei Mate X hands-on review: The future in our hands
Want to see into the future? Here it is: The Huawei Mate X. Despite a longer than expected wait for its final arrival, it's almost ready to go on sale, and it's still as exciting as before. The frightening price tag hasn't changed, and there are new concerns over the software, but we still want one.
Huawei’s EMUI 10 Android skin is also a sneak peek at what HarmonyOS may be like
EMUI 10 is Huawei's latest version of its Android user interface found on its smartphones and tablets. While it's built for use with Android, its features and some underlying tech are a sneak peek at HarmonyOS, the company's other major piece of software. HarmonyOS is designed for an Android-free future.
There’s no need for a new Apple Watch, because the old one is still amazing
Ahead of Apple's iPhone event, there are growing rumors of a new Apple Watch. That's exciting, but Apple doesn't need a new smartwatch, because the current model is still the best one you can buy despite being a year old. There may be plenty of competition, but none of the alternatives come close to it.
Sony Xperia 5 hands-on review: Compact, colorful, but not quite a winner
Is Sony's Xperia 5 a true successor to the much-loved and now mostly deceased Compact series of Sony phones that packed winning specs into a smaller, more easy to handle body? Almost. It certainly wins on the design, style, colors, and size; but there are concerns over the camera and a true reason to buy.
Huawei eyes October launch for Mate X, with a more powerful version to follow
Huawei may be planning to use the new 5G Kirin 990 processor in a future upgraded version of the Mate X folding smartphone, according to Richard Yu, the company's chairman. In the meantime, the version launched in March may finally go on sale in October with the older Kirin 980 processor inside.
Huawei’s Kirin 990 processor has 5G, A.I. overload, and 10 billion transistors
Huawei has announced the Kirin 990 chip, destined for its next generation of phones. It comes in two forms, one with 4G and the other with 5G. The 5G model is powerful, capable, and filled with additional artificial intelligence ability compared to the Kirin 980. It's expected to debut on the Mate 30.
Quirky and cheap: No wonder HMD sells more Nokia dumb phones than smartphones
HMD Global is one of the few companies still investing in feature phones, and it has announced three new models — the Nokia 110, the Nokia 2720, and the Nokia 800 Tough. Sounds like madness, doesn’t it? It's not, and we sat down with the company to understand why feature phones still matter.
The inside story of TCL’s display-driven, slow-burn plan for phone supremacy
TCL has launched its first TCL-branded smartphone in Europe, the TCL Plex. The phone is a very small part of the real story. Digital Trends sat down with the firm to talk about how it intends to make a name for itself, what's in store for the future, and to see some exciting foldable smartphone concepts.
Puma’s first smartwatch is here, running Google’s Wear OS, and its purrfect
Sports and lifestyle brand Puma has made its first smartwatch running Google's Wear OS platform, and it's called the Puma Smartwatch. It’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to wear a gold or stainless steel designer smartwatch when lifting weights, or out pounding the streets on a run.
Asus amps up the ROG Phone 2 with new 1TB Ultimate Edition
You can't even buy the regular Asus ROG Phone 2 yet, but that hasn't stopped the company from announcing a new Ultimate Edition of the monster gaming phone. What makes it ultimate? Asus has doubled the amount of storage space and given the phone a new color scheme and finish. Details are still coming in, so here's what we know.
Audio-Technica makes heads spin with new turntable, and bass-heavy earbuds
Audio-Technica has announced a new high performance turntable with a price that belies its features, and two pairs of wireless headphones to increase its presence in this competitive space. Digital Trends listened to them ahead of the launch, and here's what you need to know.
HarmonyOS will shape Huawei’s future, and it’s coming to watches, laptops
Huawei’s battle with the U.S. government has brought HarmonyOS into the spotlight, but the software is still something of a mystery. Digital Trends spoke to Huawei's Peter Gauden about the platform, how it may arrive on products like smartwatches and laptops, and how it fits into Huawei's future.
Huawei Mate 30 launches September 19, but question marks over Android remain
Huawei will launch the Mate 30 series smartphones on September 19 at an event to be held in Germany. While this is official confirmation of the phone's arrival, it is not final evidence the devices will use Google Services and Android software. There have been conflicting reports regarding the use of Android on the phone.
Do we need a 48-megapixel camera on a phone? We asked the experts
The 48-megapixel camera is becoming a mainstay on smartphones today, but do we really need a camera with such a massive megapixel count? We’re not sure, despite it being a popular trend with manufacturers, so we decided to ask the experts to see if we really see any benefit from a 48-megapixel camera.
The G-Shock Mudmaster may be smaller and lighter, but it’s as extreme as ever
Casio has made its previously imposing G-Shock Mudmaster slimmer, lighter, and altogether more wearable using a new carbon fiber monocoque design, while adding Bluetooth connectivity for activity tracking for good measure. The result is more wearable and more appealing to more people.
Inside Samsung KX, a high-tech playground that may also be the future of retail
Welcome to Samsung KX, a new high-tech playground and showroom in the center of London, that's definitely not a retail store. Yes, you play with plenty of Samsung tech, but there’s no stock, no sales people, and no pressure to buy the toy you’re messing around with. It could just be the future of retail.
Doubt over Android being used on Huawei Mate 30 complicates upcoming launch
According to a report, Google has said the forthcoming Huawei Mate 30 smartphone may not come with Google apps or services onboard, due to the ongoing ban against U.S. firms trading with the Chinese company. While this will not matter in China, it could have far greater consequences in the rest of the world.