Samsung was paying attention when the iPhone X got animojis, animated emojis that map to your facial movements. Because the Galaxy S9’s own animated emojis, called AR Emojis, take a page from Apple’s playbook. We had some hands-on time with the Galaxy S9 to check out how it works, and while it’s fun to create …
Read More »
Sony appears to have packed its latest flagships, the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, with every bit of tech it could find lying around its R&D lab. The 5.7-inch XZ2 is the bigger of the two phones, but while the 5-inch Compact may be smaller, it still shares almost all of the same key specs. Wireless charging is finally available …
Read More »
Alongside the flagship Sirocco and reissue of the classic 8110, Nokia has a pair of midrange Android phones that combine neat metal designs with low prices. The Nokia 6 is the cheapest of the two, and is very much just a bumped-up version of the Nokia 6 that the company released last year. The design is much the same, although …
Read More »
Huawei’s two new tablets are built for video, whether you stream it or download it. Debuting at MWC 2018, the MediaPad M5 and M5 Pro are essentially the same device but come in two distinct sizes and differ in a handful of features. The tablets have curved glass displays, a 2,560×1,600-pixel screen resolution, IPS panels, U-shaped antennas and SIM slots. Now …
Read More »
ZTE’s midrange phone line, the Blade series, wasn’t that memorable when CNET reviewed the Blade V8 Pro last year. But it did offer a low price and good battery life. The newest Blade V9 and Blade V9 Vita, announced in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, may not blow you away either. But the overall feel and specs are better, and …
Read More »
Now that Samsung finally announced its latest Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus phones at MWC 2018, you may be giving your current phone some side-eye. Fortunately, the company is continuing its trade-in program for old phones in the US, UK, Australia and China. Samsung said it will also include other “major European countries” so be sure to check if it’s available …
Read More »
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 is officially here — and maybe you like what you see? Maybe you’re in the market for a new phone right now, in fact. But there are two versions to choose from: the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9 Plus. Why would you pick one over the other? Let’s discuss differences — and afterwards, I’ll describe what they …
Read More »
Read our full review of the Nokia 8 Sirocco, the latest Nokia phone from HMD Global. The Nokia 8 may have been a decent all-rounder, but it didn’t have the visual pizzazz that a flagship needs. With the 8 Sirocco, Nokia seems to have learned its lesson. This new flagship may share the same numeral as its predecessor, but it’s a …
Read More »
Android Go, a lightweight version of Android designed for lower-end devices with less than 1GB of RAM, promises a world of efficient, decent-performing budget phones with timely security and app updates. What phones can you expect with Android Go? ZTE has one of them: the Tempo Go is heading to the US for about $80. Announced in Barcelona at Mobile …
Read More »
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 is all about the refinements. So forget about any big leaps — at least for now. The device, along with its bigger sibling, the S9 Plus, made its debut Sunday at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. The phones, which hit stores March 16, feature improved audio capabilities, thinner bezels around the display and the ability …
Read More »
