Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus review: The details matter

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Plus has anything and everything you’d want in a smartphone. From a gorgeous HDR10+ screen that you can’t stop looking at, to an in-display fingerprint sensor that actually works, it’s awesome. But is it worth $1,000? Read our full Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus review to find out.

Android         April 25, 2023

Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2, Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 210 hands-on review

HMD's Nokia 9 PureView smartphone, which has five camera lenses on the back, may have stolen the show at Mobile World Congress 2019, but the company also announced four other phones — all of which cost under $200.

Android         April 25, 2023

LG’s V50 ThinQ is a different take on the folding phone, and it supports 5G

LG has a habit of releasing too many similar phones. Following on the heels of the V40 ThinQ, which arrived last October, the company has now unveiled the LG V50 ThinQ. The marquee difference is that the new phone supports 5G networks, and an accessory turns the V50 into a foldable phone.

Android         April 25, 2023

Rekindled yet again, Nokia’s next-gen phones offer more than just nostalgia

HMD Global, a Finnish startup that designs and builds Nokia Android smartphones, wants to put the Nokia brand name back “where it belongs.” It helps that it’s made up of ex-Nokia employees. We go behind the scenes to see how HMD formed, and find out what’s in store for its future.

Android         April 25, 2023

Nreal’s mixed-reality sunglasses are more compact than the Magic Leap One

The Nreal Light are mixed reality glasses from a former Magic Leap employee. They allow you to see virtual objects in the real world, but they require a wired connection to a small, portable processing unit. The screen is excellent, but would you want to wear them? We try them on at CES 2019.

Features         April 25, 2023

Want the best low-light portraits? The iPhone XR bests the XS, but Pixel 3 reigns

Which phone has the best Portrait Mode? It's the feature that adds a blurred effect behind a subject. We took a look between the new iPhone XR, the Google Pixel 3, and the iPhone XS. Two of these phones have single-lens cameras, so lets see how they fare against a dual-camera setup.

Android         April 25, 2023

Google Pixel 3: Key settings you need to change on your brand-new phone

Google's Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are great devices -- but not perfect out of the box. We've rounded up a handful of key settings we think you should tweak or turn on, from Now Playing to fingerprint gestures, to get the most out of your new device.

Android         April 25, 2023

Here’s how Google’s Call Screening A.I. works, and how to use it

Google's Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones can take excellent photos, but they also feature a few artificial intelligence features that steal the show, and Call Screening is one of them. Call Screening uses the power of Google Assistant to answer the phone for you if telemarketers or robocalls are ringing.

Android         April 25, 2023

LG V40 ThinQ Review

The LG V40 ThinQ has five cameras -- three on the back and two on the front. This makes it one of the most versatile camera phones LG has released to date, and it’s creatively fun to use. It also delivers strong performance, day-long battery life, and it has a good OLED screen. It’s a bit expensive at $900, though. Read our LG V40 review for our full impressions.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

The Galaxy Note 9: Key settings you need to change on your brand-new smartphone

Got your shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 already? Before you finish setting it up, we've rounded up 10 settings you may want to tweak before enjoying your smartphone. These range from maximizing the screen resolution and customizing the S Pen to turning off Bixby Home.

Android         April 25, 2023

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium review

Sony’s third flagship phone of 2018 is its first to ever feature a dual-camera lens. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium can capture ultra-low-light video far better than phones like the iPhone X or Galaxy Note 9, but is it worth the high cost? We look at how the overall package holds up against the spotlight video features.

Android         April 25, 2023

Samsung’s moon-hopping VR experience in NYC is like space camp for adults

In New York City? For the next year, Samsung will let you simulate walking on the moon, thanks to the Gear VR, Galaxy S9 Plus, and a complicated harness system that was developed in partnership with NASA. It's all to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing in 2019.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

‘Can I book a table for Thursday?’ Google Duplex duped me, but I didn’t mind

Google’s Duplex technology enables the Google Assistant to make calls, so you can ask it to book a reservation at a restaurant or schedule a haircut, and it’ll do all the work for you. We spent some time with the team behind Duplex to learn more about how it works, and to take a call from the Assistant.

Business         April 25, 2023

HTC U12 Plus review

HTC may have sold around 2,000 of its engineers to Google, but that’s not stopping it from churning out a new phone. The HTC U12 Plus is a 6-inch behemoth with four cameras and no physical buttons. We’ve been using it to see if digital buttons feel futuristic or frustrating. Here’s our HTC U12 Plus review.

Android         April 25, 2023

You may be able to step foot into this massive Google Home Max

At Google I/O 2018, we stepped inside a larger than life-size Google Home Max to experience a wave of sound and immersive visuals. This big structure, which first popped up at Coachella, showcases the audio capabilities of the Google Home Max smart speaker, and it may be toured around the country.

Android         April 25, 2023

Here’s what Google Lens’ Style Match, Smart Text Selection features look like

Google announced four new improvements to Google Lens, but what's key is that the technology is going to be built into the camera apps on phones from several other manufacturers such as LG, Sony, and OnePlus. We tried it out here at Google I/O 2018.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

Behind the wheel with Volvo’s Android infotainment system

Volvo is injecting Android into its upcoming cars. You don't need a phone to power it like Android Auto or Apple's CarPlay, but you can still get the same great apps, music services, and even the Google Assistant to control your car. At Google I/O 2018, we took a look at a prototype.

Car Features         April 25, 2023

Google’s ARCore 1.2 brings social AR experiences to your phone

Google has launched an update to ARCore that should help make augmented reality on Android a little more social. On top of that, Google also announced "Vertical Plane Detection," which will help AR apps detect real-world objects like walls, which in turn will allow users to place objects in the real world.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

JBL’s Google Assistant-powered Link Bar now available for purchase

Speakers offering built-in Google Assistant functionality have become so common that it’s essentially expected now. Android TV is another thing, but that’s exactly what the JBL Link Bar does, combining Google Assistant and all the functionality of Android TV in a soundbar that plugs into your TV.

News         April 25, 2023

This chessboard isn’t haunted, it just moves the pieces on its own

Chess player? Having trouble finding opponents? If chess apps and websites don't cut it for you, Square Off is a smart chess board that lets you interact with a physical board, while connecting you with millions of players around the world. The pieces move by themselves, like Wizard's Chess from Harry Potter.

Features         April 25, 2023

Buy a shirt, get a share. Bumped turns your purchases into investments

The stock market can be complex, but what if becoming a shareholder meant nothing more than shopping? With a new mobile app called Bumped, you can start earning shares of stock simply by purchasing items you already love. Pay that Netflix bill and earn a percentage of a share from the company.

Android         April 25, 2023

I wore Levi’s smart jacket for three months, and it changed how I use my phone

Did you know you can control smartphone functions with a Levi’s denim jacket? It’s all thanks to Google’s Jacquard fabric technology. We’ve been wearing the Commuter Trucker Jacket over the past few months, and it really does enhance the way we interact with our smartphones.

Features         April 25, 2023

Key settings you need to change on your brand-new Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus

Setting up your new Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus? There are a few settings you may want to change immediately, and we've got them all in one handy guide.

Android         April 25, 2023

Low-light camera shootout: Galaxy S9 Plus vs. Pixel 2 XL vs. iPhone X and more

To find the low-light smartphone camera champion, we pit the Galaxy S9 against the Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X, Mate 10 Pro, LG V30, and HTC U11 in a camera shootout in Barcelona.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

A flip phone with Google Maps? KaiOS is making dumb phones smarter

A feature phone with Google Assistant? That’s what HMD is promising on the Nokia 8110 4G, but it’s all thanks to KaiOS, a rapidly growing smart operating system for feature phones.

Android         April 25, 2023

An hour with the Galaxy S9 Plus reveals what the camera is all about

The Samsung Galaxy S9 can shoot super-slow-motion video, mechanically switch apertures, and has a Portrait Mode-like feature. Here’s how it all works.

Android         April 25, 2023

Nokia 8110 4G: Everything you need to know

As the second addition to Nokia's family of "Originals," HMD Global has launched the Nokia 8110 4G, a revival of a design classic with some modern tech inside, including a 4G connection, Google Assistant, and even downloadable apps. No, it won't replace your iPhone X, but it may complement it perfectly.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

Sony Xperia XZ2 review

Sony’s current flagship smartphone is the Xperia XZ2. It costs $800, and it’s quite comparable to Samsung’s Galaxy S9 in many ways. Does that mean you should drop your hard-earned money on it? It’s a tough question, as the XZ2 checks off a lot of boxes. We find the answer in our review.

Android         April 25, 2023

Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream review

Mobile virtual reality has a lot of problems. You need to use your phone, which can overheat and eat up your battery life. Standalone VR is the future, and the latest entry is Lenovo and Google’s wireless Mirage Solo with Daydream. It offers six degrees of freedom.

Android         April 25, 2023

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, XA2, and L2 hands-on review

Sony's midrange, budget phones have a fingerprint sensor that works in the U.S. Read our Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, XA2, and L2 hands-on review.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

Synaptics’ Clear ID puts the fingerprint sensor under your smartphone’s display

Synaptics' under-glass fingerprint sensor, Clear ID, lets you unlock your smartphone when it sits flat on a table.

Android         April 25, 2023

Best phone of 2017

After a year of excellent smartphones, it's time to pick a few winners. Check out our best phone of 2017.

Mobile         April 25, 2023

Google Pixel 2 Review

We review Google’s Pixel 2, a 5-inch phone that’s compact, blazing fast, and sports the best camera in any smartphone.

Android         April 25, 2023

Apple iPhone X review

In our iPhone X review, we find a long-awaited breath of fresh air for Apple iPhone fans that brings a new design, OLED screen, Face ID, and more.

Apple         April 25, 2023