Category: Smartphones
Huawei’s monster 7-inch Phablet the MediaPad X2 lands #MWC15
In addition to the rather charming watch it unveiled today, Huawei has also dropped a monster high spec Phablet. Boasting a huge 7inch screen the Huawei MediaPad X2 is also the company's first octa-core phablet with a dual-SIM option. That screen sounds pretty impressive too with a 1200 x 1920 resolution IPS display for 323ppi.…
Acer adds Z220 and Z250 Lollipop Android phones #MWC15
In addition to the Windows mobile it unveiled today, Acer also took the wraps off a pair of Android handsets. They are both in the Z series - which basically means they are lower-end models aimed at budget conscious buyers. First up is the Z220 - which is the cheaper of the pair and will…
Could Huawei be tasked with making a new Nexus phone?
Google's Nexus range is generally considered to one of the highlights of the Android world, despite the fact that all the hardware comes from other phone makers. In the past we've had Nexus devices from Motorola, HTC, LG, Samsung, and Asus, but this year's model? That could be getting handed over to Huawei. According to a report on…
HTC Desire Eye review – much more than just a ‘selfie phone’
With a front-facing camera as high-quality as its 13 megapixel main snapper, the HTC Desire Eye inevitably hit headlines in the tech world as ‘HTC’s selfie phone’. But as we go hands-on with the mid-range Android smartphone in our HTC Desire Eye review, we find it has a lot more to offer than just a…
Take a look at the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in this leaked press shot
The latest batch of Samsung flagships aren't expected to be announced until Sunday's Galaxy Unpacked event, but thanks to someone jumping the gun at US network Sprint we seem to have an 'official' glimpse at the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge ahead of time. As expected, the image shows off two distinct Samsung phones and annoyingly it…
12 accessories to make the most of your Samsung Galaxy S5
[nextpage title="Next"] We brought you 12 accessories for the iPhone 6 last week, but we're not leaving you Android fans out. We've found 12 of the best accessories to make the most of your Samsung Galaxy S5. From chargers to cases to smartwatches, there's something for everyone on this list, because having a smartphone isn't…
Smartphone displays could have built-in fingerprint scanners fairly soon
Remember a couple of weeks ago when we showed you Apple's patent for building TouchID into an iPhone/iPad display? It could happen sooner than you think. Apple's idea might still be in the very early stages, but a South Korean company believes it can build fingerprint-scanning touchscreens into phones by the end of the year. CrucialTec…
Kyocera will be showing off a solar-powered smartphone at MWC
Alternative means of powering your phone isn't really something that's kicked off just yet, despite there being some options popping up every now and again. But what about a phone that doesn't need to be plugged into charge because it has its own solar panels? Sounds ludicrous, but Kyocera has a prototype that'll be on display at…
Leaked videos show the HTC One M9 in action
The HTC One M9 is due to be announced at MWC on Sunday, so as you might expect the rumour mill is working its hardest to make sure we know everything ahead of time. Now it seems prominent leaker @upleaks has come across something very special: three videos showing the One M9 in action. First…
StoreDot wants your phone’s battery to fully charge in a minute
Your phone could have the most amazing features and hardware in the world but, let's face it, without power in the battery it's worse than useless. Battery capacity and power efficiency in smartphones has already come a long way, but what about if you could charge them in no time at all? StoreDot wants that to…
