Andrew Lanxon

Huawei Mate 40 Pro is a beautiful phone, but we can’t ignore one glaring problem

The Mate 40 Pro is Huawei’s latest superphone, which the company hopes will go up against the iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy S20 and Note series. Wrapped up in an attractive body, it’s packed with the latest top tech and 5G. But while it’s got solid specs on paper, it suffers from one major …

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Why does the Galaxy Note 20 have 3 camera lenses? Here’s what they can do

Samsung’s Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are stuffed with awesome tech that puts these phones squarely in the elite category alongside the Galaxy S20 Plus and iPhone 12 Pro. With 5G connectivity, huge screens and the S-Pen stylus, both phones are well-equipped for office life. But how useful are they for photographers?  We took the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra …

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How I built my dream 8K

The launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra and Note 20 Ultra as well as Canon’s EOS R5 show one thing: 8K video is going mainstream. Packed with pixels, videos shot at this resolution can offer tons of opportunities for post-production, not to mention crystal-clear footage when viewed on compatible TVs. But 8K files are big and stuffed with more data …

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OnePlus 8T camera: 2 things I loved, and 2 that disappointed

The OnePlus 8T comes with a slew of great features including 5G, superfast charging and a lovely display. But it’s the cameras on the back that I’m most interested in, so I was excited to get the phone in my hand and take it on a walk through the orange leaves of Edinburgh in the fall.  The 8T has four …

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What iPhone 12 could look like, based on all the new design rumors

Analysts suggest Apple is on the cusp of launching its latest generation of superphone, with an event announced for today (you can livestream Apple’s event from home — here’s how to watch). The current hottest rumors suggest that we may see multiple versions of the iPhone 12, with features like 5G, lidar depth mapping and the latest A14 Bionic processor. (And here …

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iPhone 12 price: Could Apple’s next phone really cost less than iPhone 11?

The iPhone 12 will be officially unveiled today, Oct. 13. Here’s how to watch Apple’s event live, where we expect to see not only the newest iPhone lineup, but perhaps the AirPods Studio and other Apple products we’ve been waiting for. If rumors are true and we see a new 6.7-inch screen size, A14 Bionic processor and 5G, prices could skyrocket — …

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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro specs comparison chart: 8 vs. 8 Pro vs. 7 Pro vs. 7T vs. 7T Pro

Until the OnePlus 8T is announced on Oct. 14, the OnePlus 8 and the flagship OnePlus 8 Pro are the most recent flagship phones launched by the popular Chinese company (OnePlus Nord was also released this summer). Both are available now and we gave them the full review treatment. As OnePlus CEO Pete Lau told us exclusively, both phones support 5G, which …

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Galaxy S20 FE is the iPhone competitor Android fans need in 2020

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and S20 Ultra might be packed to the hilt with the latest, greatest tech, but they also come with sky-high prices to match. That makes them a tricky sell at a time when purse strings are tightening and rivals like OnePlus are making great phones at more affordable prices. The Galaxy S20 FE (which stands for …

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Can OnePlus 8 Pro’s camera live up to iPhone 11 Pro’s? See the photos side

Before the OnePlus Nord, there was the OnePlus 8 Pro (and soon, the OnePlus 8T will join the fray). Along with its silky blue finish, the phone packs a multicamera setup that includes a standard zoom, a super wide-angle lens and a 3x zoom. It impressed Lynn La in her full OnePlus 8 Pro review, but how does this camera system stack up …

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Nokia’s new phones pack huge screens for dirt cheap prices

Nokia’s past couple of generations of Android phones have been very much focused on budget and its latest products — the Nokia 2.4 and 3.4 are no exception.  The 2.4 is the cheaper of the pair, coming in at only £99. US pricing is yet to be confirmed, but that price converts to around $127. For that low price, you …

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