It’s been almost a year since we saw the first Nokia phones running on Android. Now we’re being promised another “awesome” announcement next month. Sorry for radio silence. Been super busy planning #MWC2018 . Please expect it to be awesome 😎 — Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) January 18, 2018 A tweet on Thursday from the chief …
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Zanco Tiny T1: The world’s smallest working phone
Last year, we saw the return of the Nokia 3310, a small feature phone with long battery life that echoed a past when phones were simple and cheap. The company Zanco is looking to take those qualities to the extreme with its Tiny T1 phone. The T1 is about the size of a domino and looks more like a key …
Read More »Dear Apple, Google (and everyone else): Please stop shipping unfinished shit
Here’s a New Year’s resolution for tech companies: Stop ruining things by releasing them early. Yes, I know it’s tempting to test the waters and beat the competition to the punch, but what if things go bad? What if your shiny new phone ruins your company’s reputation? What if your world-changing gadget isn’t so world-changing because you forgot a key …
Read More »Theses were the 6 best phones of 2017
Slim bezels. All-screen designs. Portrait photos galore. The phone world in 2017 made these traits mainstream. Devices got faster, cameras took better low-light photos and more handsets than ever added wireless charging, which will help put public charging stations in higher demand. Meanwhile, while some top-of-the-line phones pushed prices to nosebleed heights, those propping up the budget end of the …
Read More »Wireless charging tech means 2018 will be the start of cord
You may not remember, but there was a time when you had to plug a cable into the side of your computer if you wanted to check your email. Today, Wi-Fi’s wireless connections make physical network cables a rarity. But that’s just the beginning. Technological forces are converging to make a lot of other wires in our lives look like …
Read More »Nokia 2 arrives in the US for $100
Read our full review of the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the latest Nokia phone from HMD Global. If you’re looking for a phone that lasts longer for less, the Nokia 2 is now available in the US from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and B&H for $100. That’s a price that’s hard for wallet-watchers to ignore, especially when premium handsets can cost ten times …
Read More »The Cheapskate’s favorite Cyber Monday deals of 2017
CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! This 3D printer will run you just $160 — if you can get one. If not, check back …
Read More »No iPhone X? These are the phones you should get instead
So you can’t get an iPhone X, but you don’t want to miss out on all the fun of owning a state-of-the-art phone that does a bunch of cool stuff. Not to worry. There are plenty of amazing handsets stuffed with the hardware features and software tools you crave, and they might also save you a fistful of cash. Here’s …
Read More »Nokia 2 launches for $115, promising 2
After gawking at that $1000 phone everyone is talking about today, the Nokia 2 has a $115 option to pitch you.  The low-cost phone was unveiled Tuesday and promises two-days of battery life on a single charge, adding a new challenger to inexpensive handsets from Motorola and Samsung. The phone will sell for 99 euros, or about $115, globally, …
Read More »Rumored Nokia 2 Android phone briefly pops online for $100
In another classic case of now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t, the entry-level Nokia 2 Android phone briefly appeared on retailer B&H’s website before being removed, according to Android Headlines. A search result for the white version of the phone was still available on Google at the time of writing: Looks like you’ll be able to buy it in white and black. Screenshot by …
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