The Realme X is so cheap and so good that it defies the rules of economics
The Realme X has a 48-megapixel camera, an in-display fingerprint sensor, an AMOLED screen, and a Snapdragon 710 processor, yet it costs from $220. If the spec impresses, the performance and design doesn't suffer for the price either. We've tried out the phone to see if it's too good to be true.
Oppo RX17 Pro review
The Oppo RX17 Pro looks great, and has a triple-lens camera on the back; but don’t let these aspects make you rush out and buy one. There are a few too many downsides with Oppo’s affordable mid-range phone, especially with the masses of excellent devices that are vying for your attention.
OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2.0 hands-on review
The OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2.0 Bluetooth headphones are revised and redesigned for more comfort, better sound, and more convenience. Has it worked? In our initial testing, absolutely. These great sounding earbuds are clearly made for life on the move, and deliver exactly what you’ll want to ensure you aren’t left in silence.
This strap and case combo makes the Apple Watch the perfect travel companion
The Apple Watch is highly customizable, due to the ease with which the straps can be changed. Take a selection with you when you travel, and the smartwatch becomes ideal for any situation or outfit. Here's how the latest springtime 2019 straps look, and our accessory pick to keep them safe.
Stunning new G Shock is virtually indestructible in carbon fiber and titanium
Casio has released the most desirable new Gravitymaster connected watch -- the so-called Baselworld edition, or the GWR-B1000X-1A. Made from carbon fiber, titanium, and sapphire, it also has a Bluetooth link to make altering setting and using watch features a breeze. This beauty is a limited edition though.
Google Assistant 2.0 isn’t just a minor evolution. It’s a game-changing upgrade
A new version of Google Assistant is coming to our smartphones, and it has the potential to change the way we use our devices on a daily basis. Thanks to a significant technical breakthrough, voice control is about to become faster and equally as versatile and accurate as using a touchscreen.
Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 Golf Edition review
Tag Heuer’s known for its sporting partnerships, and this new Golf Edition Connected Modular 45 smartwatch is so into the game, it even comes with three specially-branded golf balls. It has got the looks, but has it got the talent? Surprisingly, it does, and there is more than just some balls in the package.
The best smartwatch you can buy is also the world’s most popular, by far
The best smartwatch you can buy is the Apple Watch, and it's also the world's most popular, according to the latest data. It blitzes the competition, to the point where one-in-three smartwatches shipped is an Apple Watch. However, Samsung and Huawei's efforts are gaining a big following, while Fossil loses ground.
Huawei P30 Pro vs. Google Pixel 3: Camera kings clash in photography shootout
The Google Pixel 3 is camera phone royalty, but the new Huawei P30 Pro has so many tricks up its sleeve, it could be the phone to snatch the crown away. We took both phones on a tour in Taiwan to see how they compare. Ignoring the obvious camera differences, this test is all about real world performance.
Google pits design teams against each other to create next winning Pixel phone
Want a better looking Pixel phone? Google may want to change the way its Pixel hardware looks, and to win plaudits for the design, rather than apprehension based on notches and bezels. A rumor says it's pitting several design teams against each other to come up with the next winning design.
U.K. government minister fired over Huawei 5G leak accusation
Huawei's involvement in the U.K.'s 5G network infrastructure continues to be controversial, with leaks and high-profile government firings surrounding it. The final decision around the company’s involvement has yet to be finalized by the government, and we’ve got all the details on the story here.
Galaxy S10 too pricey? Cheap Galaxy A20, A50 may soon quench your Samsung thirst
Samsung may be planning to bring its affordable but still desirable Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A50 to the U.S., and the more feature-packed Galaxy A70 to Canada. The phones have already been announced internationally, but the A series has never really made an impact in the U.S.. That could be about to change.
Alpina AlpinerX review
The Alpina AlpinerX is what happens when the Swiss watch industry gets smartwatches right. It combines the desirability of a Swiss-made timepiece with the convenience of notifications and smart features of a full smartwatch, with carefully judged accuracy. It’s as delicately balanced, and expertly made as you hope.
Forget something? The Moshi Hexa laptop bag is so light you might think you did
The Moshi Hexa backpack is a lightweight, everyday backpack that prioritises style over masses of tiny pockets and external storage space. Does that mean it's not suitable for more demanding circumstances? We took it to a trade show to find out, carrying everything needed to do our job, and discovered it's no lightweight.
Ungainly Galaxy View 2 is a TV that’s too small, and a tablet that’s too big
Samsung has resurrected a product line that last saw an entry three years ago. The Galaxy View 2 is a massive tablet-that-thinks-it's-a-TV, complete with a folding kickstand and a 17.3-inch screen. It's big, heavy, and looks quite ungainly, but some people will do anything to watch Game of Thrones on the move.
Sony Xperia 10 Plus review
There has never been a better time to buy a smartphone with an unusual design, and one of the cheaper models out there vying for your attention is the Sony Xperia 10 Plus. It has a 21:9 aspect ratio screen, making the phone long and slender. Sony claims it offers an immersive viewing experience, so is it a blockbuster, or a flop?
China bans selfies at gigantic Aperture Spherical Telescope
You can't take a selfie with the world's largest single-dish radio telescope anymore, as the Chinese government has banned everything from smartphones to digital cameras in the surrounding 5-kilometer area. The fines if you get caught flaunting the rules are large, and the ban is to lessen interfence with the 'scope.
Family feud: Huawei P30 Pro vs. P20 Pro vs. Mate 20 Pro camera shootout
The Huawei P30 Pro's camera is astonishingly capable, with an amazing zoom mode and low light capabilities. But take these away, and how does it compare when facing its sibling phones, the P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro, taking regular photos we shoot everyday? We put the three against each other to find out.
Armani Exchange AX Connected review
The Armani Exchange AX Connected smartwatch does everything right. It has strong technical features, a good design, and isn’t over-priced. However, it doesn’t stand apart from the competition, and relies too much on the appeal of the Armani name to convince people to buy it. Is that enough? The watch has been on our wrist for a while, and we’ve found out.
Oppo sees its future in crazy phone designs and pop-up cameras
Chinese smartphone brand Oppo will stop making one of its most successful device ranges, and instead concentrate on the Find X and new Reno ranges. Both these phones have pop-up cameras and visually interesting designs. This, along with some branding changes, indicates a time of change at Oppo.
I had a one-night stand with a sleep robot
Would you sleep with a robot, if it promised to cure insomnia, and leave you better rested? That’s the idea behind the Somnox sleep robot, and we’ve slept with it.
The ultimate golf watch isn’t a smartwatch. It’s Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Golf
Forget golf smartwatches, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf is the ultimate timepiece to wear out on the links. It's the world's first mechanical golf watch, and will keep score for you throughout the game, and look absolutely amazing while it does it. This intricately designed watch is a technical marvel.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e: News, features, and specs
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S5e -- the E is for Essential -- a reasonably priced tablet that includes many of the features we like from the Tab A 10.5, and the Tab S4. It's also so thin it may disappear when turned sideways, and features a great new all-metal design. Here's what you need to know.
Lenovo’s Z6 Pro phone promises next-generation video features and 5G
Lenovo will announce a new phone on April 23, the Z6 Pro, which it's teasing to have some impressive new video and camera features. It's called Hyper Video, and could do some amazing things previously not thought possible with a single-lens camera on a phone. Beyond that, it's expected the phone will have a 5G connection.
Samsung will be the No. 1 phone-maker for another 10 years, CEO says
Samsung's CEO DJ Koh has said the company will continue to hold its position as the world's top smartphone manufacturer for another decade, despite massive competition from rival Huawei, which has repeatedly stated it will overtake Samsung to claim the title. Clearly, the battle between the two is just beginning.
Now is the time to pick up and wear a discounted TicWatch smartwatch
Mobvoi is running a promotion on two of its desirable smartwatches, the TicWatch C2 and the TicWatch Pro, where you can get 20-percent off the usual price. This brings our favorite, the C2, down to just $160. Don't wait around for long though, as the promotion could end at any time. Here's what you need to know.
How to make Huawei’s EMUI feel like home: Our guide to setting up your phone
You're about to set up your new Huawei or Honor phone, and want to ensure the EMUI user interface feels like home. It's a system that's worth spending some time on, but to speed the process up, we've put together a selection of first steps you need to take. Follow these, and EMUI will serve you well.
LG folding smartphone: News and rumors
LG may be working on a folding smartphone, making it the latest device manufacturer to be linked to the technology, which may become one of the standout designs of the coming year. There's no certainty when the device will be shown, but here's what you need to know about LG's rumored folding smartphone.
With Huawei’s help, Honor aims to be world’s fourth-largest smartphone brand
There are some seriously lofty goals being put in place for Huawei sub-brand Honor. Huawei wants it to become the fourth-largest smartphone maker in the world, while it continues its assault on first position. To help it do so, Huawei has promised continued investment and assistance in making cutting-edge phones.
Master Google’s Wear OS with these 16 essential tips and tricks
There's more to Wear OS than you might think. Fortunately, these 16 Wear OS tips and tricks will help you make the most of your smartwatch. Wear OS used to be called Android Wear, but Google has improved the platform. There are loads of great Wear OS watches now, so learn how to get the most from them.
Down periscope: Huawei P30 Lite drops most desirable P30 Pro camera feature
The Huawei P30 Lite is official, and as expected, it doesn't come with the awesome periscope zoom camera feature that makes the P30 Pro so desirable. On the other hand, the price is much lower, there's still a triple lens camera, and the design does remind us of the standard P30, making it a true P30 family member.