The 'affordable' Nubia Flip 2 is here to tempt you away from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 By Axel Metz published 3 March 25 Nubia has announced its latest affordable flip phone, the Nubia Flip 2 5G, at MWC 2025.
Moto just revealed super-cheap wireless earbuds with surprisingly beefy driver and Hi-Res Audio certification By Becky Scarrott published 7 November 25 Grime music fan? You might want to check out Moto Buds Bass
Oukitel's WP61 Plus targets outdoor professionals with a rugged smartphone sporting a 2W walkie-talkie and a massive 20Ah battery...over! By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 September 25 Oukitel’s WP61 Plus unveiled at IFA 2025 combines a huge battery, walkie-talkie functions, and rugged smartphone durability for outdoor professionals.
This smartphone puts a 100 lumens HD DLP projector in your pocket, a powerful camping light and even a low-light camera for nocturnal excursions By Efosa Udinmwen published 8 April 25 The 8849 Tank 4 blurs the line between rugged smartphones and portable projectors, making it a niche favorite for off-grid professionals.
This rugged smartphone has a built-in projector, camping lights and a 22000mAh battery that can wireless charge another phone By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 March 25 The Doogee V Max Play redefines outdoor smartphones with a built-in projector, camping lights, and an ultra-long-lasting 22,000mAh battery.
TCL's ultra-affordable 60XE uses NXTpaper to potentially break all kinds of battery life records By Lance Ulanoff published 8 January 25 The price and battery life on this US-available TCL 60XE Nxtpaper 5G is jaw-dropping.
Honor Magic 7 Pro launches with Deepfake Detection and a 200MP ‘Super Zoom’ camera By Axel Metz published 15 January 25 Honor's latest flagship, the Honor Magic 7 Pro, has finally launched outside of China.
This is the most powerful, secure smartphone ever built, and its unique processor even has hardware RFID built in By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 September 25 HMD Ivalo XE is a European-built, rugged 5G smartphone featuring AI-driven processing, modular accessories, and hardened security for mission-critical operations.
Watch out, lock screen ads are coming to smartphones – and Nothing's are the strangest ones yet By James Rogerson published 31 October 25 The Nothing Phone 3a series includes a 'Lock Glimpse' feature that serves up links to ad-riddled articles on your lock screen.
A 100-lumens DVD-class DLP projector, a 64-megapixel night camera and... a camping light: that's not what I have in my bag, but what this smartphone offers By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 May 25 8849's Tank 4 Pro redefines what a survival-ready smartphone can deliver outdoors.
This is the most powerful rugged smartphone ever built, and its CPU is supposedly faster than the iPhone 15 Pro Max By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 March 25 Ulefone’s Armor 28 Ultra brings flagship power to rugged phones with a Dimensity 9300+ chip and AI capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 could have a Motorola Razr-style full-sized cover screen – and I think it’s about time By Jamie Richards published 6 March 25 A new design has been tipped
Lenovo unveils the AI tools it hopes will supercharge your productivity at work By Mike Moore published 7 January 26 Lenovo's releases for includes an all-new, combined "Qira" AI platform.
Honor rebrands as an 'AI device ecosystem company' and commits to developing a 'super intelligent' smartphone By Axel Metz published 2 March 25 Honor has announced its new Alpha Plan strategy, which includes a pledge to develop a 'super intelligent' smartphone.
Google Messages will soon get a Gemini AI boost on some Android phones – here’s which ones By James Ide published 26 February 24 A host of Android updates have been announced at MWC including chatting with Gemini on Google Messages.
The Blackview Explore 1 rugged smartphone has some bizarre features - like a second display, an IR remote control, and even 'flame retardancy', whatever that means By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 October 25 Blackview Explore 1 rugged smartphone is packed with experimental features like dual displays, AI tools, and even “flame retardancy.”
Lenovo summons spirit of Microsoft Bob with Tiko, its 'compact AI emotional interaction companion' By Wayne Williams published 3 March 25 Lenovo has unveiled a range of Magic Bay proof of concept accessories for the ThinkBook 16p Gen 6, including Tiko an AI emotional interaction companion.
Sony just launched the ‘world’s largest’ 200MP smartphone sensor – here’s which phones could get it By James Rogerson published 27 November 25 The new Sony LYTIA LYT-901 sensor has 200 megapixels, is capable of 4x zoom, and is very large, but your favorite brands might not use it.
Finally, here's a phablet for fans of big-screen mobiles - rugged Oukitel's WP60 has a huge 7.2-inch display and up to 512GB storage By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 September 25 Oukitel WP60 is a rugged phablet with a 7.2-inch display, triple rear cameras, and a 10,000mAh battery.
One of the most outrageous smartphones of 2025, the one with a 16,000mAh battery, built-in smartwatch and earbuds, will go on sale for less than $400 By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 May 25 The Oukitel WP300 packs a massive 16,000mAh battery, detachable smartwatch-earbuds, an LED light, and flagship-level specs - and is launching soon on Kickstarter for just $399.
This obscure brand wants to launch the most privacy-friendly smartphone ever without Google, but with a mysterious open-source OS at its core By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 March 25 BraX3 is a privacy-focused, modular smartphone running iodéOS, an open source, de-Googled operating system.
Doro's new senior-focused phones speak to you to confirm keyboard presses and can send emergency alerts to five people at once By Jamie Richards published 16 January 25 Doro has revealed a new lineup of phones designed with seniors in mind, featuring simplified interfaces and hearing aid compatibility amidst other features.
Xiaomi's next flagship has a second display on the back – and you won't believe its iPhone-inspired name By James Rogerson published 16 September 25 Xiaomi's upcoming phones aren't hiding their Apple inspirations, but they're also doing something very different.
Google just showed us the new look of Android 16 and it’s aimed directly at the iPhone’s biggest fans By Philip Berne published 13 May 25 Color in motion coming to Android soon
I’m a photographer, and this Leica-style smartphone is the closest thing I’ve seen to a classic compact with physical controls By Timothy Coleman published 19 May 25 The Nubia Z70S Ultra Retro Kit is designed to replace your compact camera, and it has the looks to do just that.
Multiple hands-on Google Pixel 9a videos have emerged, days ahead of the likely launch By James Rogerson published 17 March 25 Early Pixel 9a videos have given us our closest look yet at the likely design of Google's next mid-ranger.
Honor takes a swipe at Samsung in teaser for its upcoming Galaxy A56 rival By Axel Metz published 8 May 25 Honor has taken aim at Samsung in the latest promotional image for its upcoming Honor 400 series.
Privacy-first, de-Googled smartphone looks a lot like a 12-year-old iPhone 5S with much better specs - but I don't think it justifies its $1,400 price tag By Efosa Udinmwen published 25 September 25 Murena’s HIROH smartphone combines retro styling, privacy-focused kill switches, expandable storage, and strong hardware, but its steep price raises concerns.
We may have some information on incoming smartwatches from Android phone and tablet maker HMD By David Nield published 1 June 25 We may have some information on incoming smartwatches from Android phone and tablet maker HMD.
This waterproof tablet can do something no Apple iPad can, make calls on any one of two SIM cards - and it is cheap as chips By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 March 25 The BMAX MaxPad I10 S Pro is a rugged tablet with dual SIM support, full mobile connectivity, and waterproofing - all for less than $200.