Huawei Mate 30 launches September 19, but question marks over Android remain
Huawei will launch the Mate 30 series smartphones on September 19 at an event to be held in Germany. While this is official confirmation of the phone's arrival, it is not final evidence the devices will use Google Services and Android software. There have been conflicting reports regarding the use of Android on the phone.
Do we need a 48-megapixel camera on a phone? We asked the experts
The 48-megapixel camera is becoming a mainstay on smartphones today, but do we really need a camera with such a massive megapixel count? We’re not sure, despite it being a popular trend with manufacturers, so we decided to ask the experts to see if we really see any benefit from a 48-megapixel camera.
The G-Shock Mudmaster may be smaller and lighter, but it’s as extreme as ever
Casio has made its previously imposing G-Shock Mudmaster slimmer, lighter, and altogether more wearable using a new carbon fiber monocoque design, while adding Bluetooth connectivity for activity tracking for good measure. The result is more wearable and more appealing to more people.
Inside Samsung KX, a high-tech playground that may also be the future of retail
Welcome to Samsung KX, a new high-tech playground and showroom in the center of London, that's definitely not a retail store. Yes, you play with plenty of Samsung tech, but there’s no stock, no sales people, and no pressure to buy the toy you’re messing around with. It could just be the future of retail.
Huawei’s Android Q-based EMUI 10 user interface arrives on September 8
Huawei has introduced EMUI 10, the next version of its mobile user interface, and it's coming first to the Huawei P30 Pro as a beta in September. Owners of the Huawei P30 Pro around the world will be able to download a beta version of EMUI 10 from September 8, with the Mate 20 series following soon after.
Huawei’s new Kirin mobile chip due in September, and it will be 5G-focused
Huawei will launch a new Kirin processor during the IFA 2019 trade show, which takes place in Berlin, Germany at the beginning of September. Expected to be called the Kirin 990, the new processor will apparently have a 5G focus, according to hints given by the company. It will likely make its debut in the future Mate 30 series.
Tough K50S and K40S phones are just a taste of what’s coming soon from LG
LG has announced two new smartphones ahead of the IFA 2019 technology show at the beginning of September — the K50S and K40S. The K50S and K40S are notable for the MIL-STD-810G toughness rating, making them able to stand up to some relatively harsh treatment, at least compared to flagships made of glass.
Doubt over Android being used on Huawei Mate 30 complicates upcoming launch
According to a report, Google has said the forthcoming Huawei Mate 30 smartphone may not come with Google apps or services onboard, due to the ongoing ban against U.S. firms trading with the Chinese company. While this will not matter in China, it could have far greater consequences in the rest of the world.
Party crasher: OnePlus may send out Android 10 update at the same time as Google
OnePlus may be planning to update compatible phones with Android 10 at the same time as Google announces its availability on the Pixel phones. Although part of the Android 10 beta program and usually prompt with updates, such a speedy release would be unexpected. Google has not confirmed the launch date yet.
Huawei Mate 30 leaked photos show massive camera array with four lenses
Photos apparently showing the Huawei Mate 30, or Mate 30 Pro, have been published online, and give us a good look at the unusual camera lens array on the back. There are four lenses contained inside an elongated camera bump, giving the unofficial phone a very unique style, but the features are a mystery.
Everything we know about the OnePlus 5G phone
OnePlus has clarified a statement regarding when it will use the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. Initially stating it would be the first to do so, it now says it will be among the first. In further news, it will produce a separate 5G phone that may cost up to $300 more than its existing devices.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G: Everything you need to know
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a massive screen, a cool slide-up camera, up to 10GB of RAM, and it even comes with a wireless charger. The latest version has a 5G connection too, and will be sold for just 600 euros when it's released in May. Here's everything you need to know about the Mi Mix 3.
Xiaomi Mi 9: Everything you need to know
The Xiaomi Mi 9 is the brand's latest flagship phone, and it's a real powerhouse. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor inside, has a triple-lens camera on the back, a new in-display fingerprint sensor, and a stunning new design. Here's what you need to know about the Xiaomi Mi 9.
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.
Your body powers the Sequent SuperCharger 2 smartwatch, no battery needed
The Sequent SuperCharger 2 is a fitness tracking smartwatch you never need to charge. It utilizes kinetic movement for power — wear it, and it takes power from your movements — just like traditional automatic watches have done for decades, but here it even tracks your steps and syncs to your phone.
Sony SmartBand with Core review
The Smartband is Sony’s entry into the growing smart wristband market. However, rather than simply track your activity levels, it lets you bookmark special moments in your life, just like a digital diary.
Goccia Fitness Tracker review
Do fitness trackers have to be chunky, ugly wristbands suitable only for burly men? No, they don’t and G-Wearables has come up with the Goccia - claimed to be the world’s smallest fitness tracker - to prove it.
EMPpad Omnium1 review
If you were told you could look younger, have better skin, and recover from injury faster by laying down for 20 minutes a day, you’d do it, right? Well, that’s what the EMPpad and Omnium1 tablet promise.
Huawei TalkBand B2 review
We review the quirky Huawei TalkBand B2, a fitness tracker on your wrist that houses a full Bluetooth headset inside it. But do you even need this?
