Sony is looking to chase its top-of-the-line Xperia 1 VI smartphone with a successor, just in time for summer. The new phone will contain upgrades such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and improved cameras. However, if the following Geekbench leak is anything to go by, Sony could either be seriously nerfing...Read more...
At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology tradeshow in Barcelona, Samsung announced successors to its big-selling budget phones: the Galaxy A26 5G, A36 5G, and A56 5G. When they launch at the end of March, the $300 A26 and $400 A36 will be the only Android phones offering six years of OS and security patch updates...Read more...
Ooof, talk about a gut-punching let-me-double-check-my-credit-score priceHuawei's global version of the Mate XT tri-folding smartphone has been announced and it looks like folks will need to fork up a lung and a kidney just for the bragging rights. At about $3,300, the phone is being sold outside of China for the...Read more...
Nothing is hyping up the Internet with a short teaser depicting its trademark Glyph-like lighting effects surrounding (possibly...maybe) a triple camera array. What phone does the camera island belong to? Is it the Nothing Phone (3) or (3a)? Or perhaps it's all a ruse and not a phone at all. Maybe it's Nothing's...Read more...
Renowned camera maker Fujifilm, which also recently launched the Instax 400 camera, announced the launch of its newest X series camera, the compact X-M5. While the camera may be small, it is packed with outstanding features such as a 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, and the X-Processor 5 high-speed image...Read more...
Panasonic has revealed the Lumix S 18-40 mm F4.5-6.3 lens, and in doing so has laid claim to the world's "smallest and lightest" zoom lens. While the Japanese camera brand is marketing the new lens as the "perfect partner" for its compact full frame Lumix S9, any full frame L-Mount cameras (Panasonic/Sigma/Leica) can...Read more...
Amazon is wheeling and dealing some limited time bargains on Samsung's latest flagship foldable phones, the Galaxy Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. There are various deals available, including a 'Large Storage Launch' bundle that includes twice the storage (512GB versus 256GB) and a sweet gift card bonus. Let's break down what's on tap right now.
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Talk about value, Honor just launched a couple of smartphones under the 200-series umbrella featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, OLED display, large batteries with 100W charging, plus Google-powered AI features, all at very attractive prices. Unfortunately for those in the U.S., the Honor 200 and 200...Read more...
Sony just unveiled its latest Xperia 1 VI flagship smartphone, targeted at media and photography fans alike. The phone also loses Sony's signature 21:9 aspect ratio and now sports a 19.5:9 display, which should make handling of the device for regular tasks much easier, but not so much for watching 21:9 movies, for...Read more...
Following plenty of leaks and rumors, the mid-budget Google Pixel 8a has officially dropped in the Google Store. No new surprises here, hardware-wise, but it's confirmed: the price stays put at under $500 and, for the first time, there's a higher capacity 256GB version available for $560 (as long as you don't mind it...Read more...
Motorola is trying to bring a sense of individuality back to owning smartphones. Harking back to customizable Moto X back covers, the newly announced Motorola Edge 50 Ultra will have a real wood and vegan leather option. The Ultra joins two other modelsthe Edge 50 Pro and Edge 50 Fusionfor a global launch in the...Read more...
The highly-anticipated Google Pixel 8a might've been hiding in plain sight in a recent Google Fi Wireless ad. With its release date still a couple of months out, it makes you wonder if this was accidental or intentional on Google's part. The graphic also reveals a new matte blue colorway that may be coming to the 8a...Read more...
The ASUS Zenfone line has been fulfilling the dreams of small phone lovers in recent years, but that's over with the release of the Zenfone 11 Ultra. This is a giant Android 14 smartphone, packing the latest Qualcomm silicon, a beefy battery, and an expansive 6.78-inch OLED screen. If the latest Zenfone looks...Read more...
Motorola's budget phone division has injected the North American market with a couple of new devicesthe $200 Moto G 5G and $300 Moto G Power 5G. On paper, they offer some positive specification bumps for very little of your hard-earned cash. Let's dig dipper.
Recent Moto G offerings have, how shall we kindly say...Read more...
ASUS has been making Android phones since the early days of the platform, long before we settled on the standard flat glass slab form factor. ASUS tried its hand at convertible Android laptops and phones that turned into tablets, but even after giving up on all of that, it kept experimenting with its gaming-focused...Read more...
Xiaomi has been somewhat secretive regarding the POCO X6 Pro 5G, but some details have been exposed in a recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing, which hints at bits like RAM, storage and charging. Crucial information like CPU and camera packages are still under wraps, but the FCC certification might...Read more...
The OnePlus 12 hype train continues to build momentum with the company dropping more details about the camera package, particularly the Sony LYTIA primary sensor. OnePlus claims that the sensor in the upcoming smartphone will be the best LYTIA one can buy, even topping the one of the fantastic OnePlus Open.
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The OnePlus Open is about a week out from launch and already it is dropping specs and taking namesthe Open is now claiming that the Google Pixel Fold is too fat for your pants.
While nothing official has been revealed by OnePlus regarding the Open's physical dimensions, it hasn't stopped reliable leaker Arsne Lupin...Read more...
Amazon Prime Day is finally here and Motorola is bringing the deals for smartphones. From the recently released Motorola Razr+ flip phone to the Motorola ThinkPhone and everything in between, buyers can find a great deal on a Motorola smartphone right now.
Motorola Razr+ Flip Phone
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There's still no word on when exactly Google will trot out the Pixel 8 series with its fancy Tensor G3 siliconGoogle I/O came and went without so much as a teaser, let alone an announcementbut if you're tired of waiting for the next-gen release, you can score a killer deal on an unlocked Pixel 7 handset with either...Read more...
Oppo's latest Find X6 Pro has professional DSLRs in its sights, with a set of impressively configured Hasselblad-tuned cameras taking center stage.For us here in the US, we can only gawk in admiration since it won't be sold here.
From the marketing literature, you get a sense that Oppo is really eyeing...Read more...
Samsung is ready to continue its dominance in the mid-range smartphone arena with the Galaxy A54 and A34, promising improvements in speed and night photography.
Google's A-series are starting to get a lot of media attention nowadays, but Samsung's A-series of phones have been juggernauts in global sales, ranking as...Read more...