Now Playing has improved a lot in recent times, having taken its rightful place on the Pixel home screen as a dedicated app. It’s even better now that a feature that was mysteriously cut has returned. Earlier this year, Google weirdly removed Now Playing’s subtle notification system, which would helpfully ping you the identity of […]
After years of speculation and months of substantial leaks, Apple’s first-ever folding phone is finally here, and it’s called the iPhone Duo. Even though foldable phones are nothing new in the world of tech, Apple is known for taking its time with introducing new categories, and it’s clear that the brand has learned a lot […]
Motorola has confirmed that it’s indeed working on a wide foldable in the wake of Apple’s iPhone Duo announcement. Earlier in the week we brought you news of leaked sketches for a new Motorola foldable. Unlike the Motorola Razr Fold, this particular book-style foldable appears to be taking the iPhone Duo (or Samsung Galaxy Z […]
New form factor, same rivalry: Samsung and Apple are back at it again. Just weeks after Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8, its first-ever ‘wide’ foldable, Apple has hit back with its first folding phone of any description: the iPhone Duo. With Samsung’s display arm supplying the screens for the Duo, the timing is […]
Apple has finally entered the foldable race, with its iPhone Duo taking on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for the crown of ‘dinkiest book-style foldable’. Samsung has the advantage of being first to market, as well as years of experience dealing with the foldable form factor. But Apple, of course, knows a thing or […]
Anyone looking for a smartphone that prioritises high performance, a fast display and long battery life should consider the new Poco F9 Ultra. The device was only released on 1 September and features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 185Hz AMOLED display and a massive battery. It’s available in burgundy or black. At launch, […]
For some time now, I’ve been thinking about when it’ll be time to buy a new phone. Actually, I’m very happy with my mobile, which has served me well for just under four years. Back then, I opted for an Oppo A55, which was a good mid-range model at the time. However, the first signs […]
Huawei has announced a new tri-fold phone in the Mate XT 2 – and it makes for interesting reading. The Chinese manufacturer made a minor splash early last year when the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design (title image) – the world’s first tri-fold foldable – hit limited global markets. It had two hinges rather than […]
Google’s Pixel 11 series serves as a refined version of what the firm debuted with 2024’s Pixel 9. The largest non-folding model, the Pixel 11 Pro XL, is a well-built smartphone with great cameras, slick software and an excellent display, but at £1,279/$1,299, is a wallet-busting prospect. That higher price is down to the global […]
Given the choice between an affordable mid-ranger or blinged-out flip phone, the winner was obvious