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Apple’s new tablet software includes a bunch of new features designed to boost productivity, including a new storage system that lets users create folders, support for external storage and better multitasking functions.
Apple’s new tablet software includes a bunch of new features designed to boost productivity, including a new storage system that lets users create folders, support for external storage and better multitasking functions.
iTunes will be replaced by Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV when consumers upgrade their MacOS software to the latest version. But in 2003 it changed the way we bought songs and albums as the music business struggled with online piracy and file-sharing sites.
iTunes will be replaced by Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV when consumers upgrade their MacOS software to the latest version. But in 2003 it changed the way we bought songs and albums as the music business struggled with online piracy and file-sharing sites.
The Apple Worldwide Developer Conference had some shake-ups including its US$6,000 computer and the end of iTunes. There were other important announcements: an iPod update that makes it more of a computer, and a more independent Apple Watch.
The Apple Worldwide Developer Conference had some shake-ups including its US$6,000 computer and the end of iTunes. There were other important announcements: an iPod update that makes it more of a computer, and a more independent Apple Watch.
Its screen refresh rate is a game-changer, its resolution is top notch, and its Android OS is the best – making for a fast, fluid phone. Downsides include camera niggles, battery life, and a bland-looking case, but they are minor.
Its screen refresh rate is a game-changer, its resolution is top notch, and its Android OS is the best – making for a fast, fluid phone. Downsides include camera niggles, battery life, and a bland-looking case, but they are minor.
In its favour is its 6.7-inch display and wild gradient design on rear, but Vivo’s processor is low-powered and other features – all-screen display, pop-up selfie camera, in-display fingerprint scanner – are standard on recent Chinese phones.
In its favour is its 6.7-inch display and wild gradient design on rear, but Vivo’s processor is low-powered and other features – all-screen display, pop-up selfie camera, in-display fingerprint scanner – are standard on recent Chinese phones.
New handset has a lot in common with the Honor View 20, but adds useful telephoto and wide angle camera lenses; however, if Google won’t service phone because of US ban on Huawei, don’t buy it if you’re outside China.
New handset has a lot in common with the Honor View 20, but adds useful telephoto and wide angle camera lenses; however, if Google won’t service phone because of US ban on Huawei, don’t buy it if you’re outside China.
Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, OnePlus and Oppo all offer superb smartphones for anyone who wants a top Android phone but who might be put off a Huawei after Google said it will stop supporting the Chinese firm.
Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, OnePlus and Oppo all offer superb smartphones for anyone who wants a top Android phone but who might be put off a Huawei after Google said it will stop supporting the Chinese firm.
The DJI Osmo Action is a solid action camera with one game-changing feature: a secondary front-facing display that lets users see what they’re recording. Now extreme sport participants have more options than just GoPros.
The DJI Osmo Action is a solid action camera with one game-changing feature: a secondary front-facing display that lets users see what they’re recording. Now extreme sport participants have more options than just GoPros.
Chinese start-up’s WT2 Plus real-time interpreting earpieces provide free-flowing translation of a bilingual conversation, but with a short time lag. Its algorithm-based app handles colloquial Cantonese without difficulty.
Chinese start-up’s WT2 Plus real-time interpreting earpieces provide free-flowing translation of a bilingual conversation, but with a short time lag. Its algorithm-based app handles colloquial Cantonese without difficulty.
For those drawn to the prowess of the Huawei P30 Pro’s zoom lens but put off by its price – not far off that of an iPhone X – new Oppo handset is a great alternative. It looks clean and stylish, and the battery lasts all day.
For those drawn to the prowess of the Huawei P30 Pro’s zoom lens but put off by its price – not far off that of an iPhone X – new Oppo handset is a great alternative. It looks clean and stylish, and the battery lasts all day.
Its sleek look and glass back offers a more premium in-hand feel than the plastic backs found on most phones in its budget price bracket. As for optics, the Note 7 advertises a 48-megapixel camera sensor, but that’s misleading.
Its sleek look and glass back offers a more premium in-hand feel than the plastic backs found on most phones in its budget price bracket. As for optics, the Note 7 advertises a 48-megapixel camera sensor, but that’s misleading.
The G8 looks a bit bland, but use it for a couple of hours and it is clear that LG places usability and real-world benefits over the flashiness of competing phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Huawei’s P30 Pro.
The G8 looks a bit bland, but use it for a couple of hours and it is clear that LG places usability and real-world benefits over the flashiness of competing phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Huawei’s P30 Pro.
The P30 Pro’s amazing 40-megapixel main camera lens and 8-megapixel telephoto lens have raised the bar for digital imaging. Its ‘periscope’ telephoto lens captures 5x and 10x zoom shots with far greater clarity than rivals.
The P30 Pro’s amazing 40-megapixel main camera lens and 8-megapixel telephoto lens have raised the bar for digital imaging. Its ‘periscope’ telephoto lens captures 5x and 10x zoom shots with far greater clarity than rivals.
Inspired by stories such as that of Hongkonger whose Apple Watch detected his unusual heartbeat and saved his life, Apple adds new features to smartwatch – an electrocardiograph app and an irregular heart rhythm detector.
Inspired by stories such as that of Hongkonger whose Apple Watch detected his unusual heartbeat and saved his life, Apple adds new features to smartwatch – an electrocardiograph app and an irregular heart rhythm detector.
New flagship phone has everything you’d want: telephoto lens and re-engineered main camera lens produce world-beating 10x lossless zoom images, and we can’t wait to test phones’ lowlight shooting prowess.
New flagship phone has everything you’d want: telephoto lens and re-engineered main camera lens produce world-beating 10x lossless zoom images, and we can’t wait to test phones’ lowlight shooting prowess.
The 21:9 aspect ratio on the Xperia 10 Plus delivers a quality cinematic experience, but the camera performance, chipset speed and battery life are well below that of similarly priced phones.
The 21:9 aspect ratio on the Xperia 10 Plus delivers a quality cinematic experience, but the camera performance, chipset speed and battery life are well below that of similarly priced phones.
For the 10th anniversary of its flagship S line, the company has pulled out all the stops to deliver a trio of powerful, sleek handsets that have a mostly unique identity and look from the sea of phones out there.
For the 10th anniversary of its flagship S line, the company has pulled out all the stops to deliver a trio of powerful, sleek handsets that have a mostly unique identity and look from the sea of phones out there.
Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, ZTE and Nubia all had a great showing at the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Huawei’s foldable Mate X was the star, but the other brands all did their bit to grab attention.
Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, ZTE and Nubia all had a great showing at the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Huawei’s foldable Mate X was the star, but the other brands all did their bit to grab attention.
LG’s two latest flagship handsets appear identical at first glance but they differ inside. The V50 can be attached to a second screen, and the G8 can be unlocked with a sweep of the palm.
LG’s two latest flagship handsets appear identical at first glance but they differ inside. The V50 can be attached to a second screen, and the G8 can be unlocked with a sweep of the palm.
5G-ready Mate X beats rival Samsung’s foldable phone in almost every way; its back-to-back, almost edge-to-edge screens fold out to 8 inches wide in tablet mode, and it is only 5.4mm thick. It goes on sale in June for US$2,600.
5G-ready Mate X beats rival Samsung’s foldable phone in almost every way; its back-to-back, almost edge-to-edge screens fold out to 8 inches wide in tablet mode, and it is only 5.4mm thick. It goes on sale in June for US$2,600.
With a 48 megapixel triple-lens back camera array and the monster selfie camera, it takes great photos for a mid-tier phone. It also has some good software and features, but the handset feels cheap.
With a 48 megapixel triple-lens back camera array and the monster selfie camera, it takes great photos for a mid-tier phone. It also has some good software and features, but the handset feels cheap.
Charging is done wirelessly, buttons have been replaced by pressure-sensitive panels, and e-SIM niche technology replaces the SIM card. These innovations are still unpolished, but they will be the norm sooner than you think.
Charging is done wirelessly, buttons have been replaced by pressure-sensitive panels, and e-SIM niche technology replaces the SIM card. These innovations are still unpolished, but they will be the norm sooner than you think.
We’ll see true foldable phones from Samsung and Huawei, Galaxy S10 and P30 launches, a seamless unibody smartphone from Vivo, 5G devices and Sony’s comeback.
We’ll see true foldable phones from Samsung and Huawei, Galaxy S10 and P30 launches, a seamless unibody smartphone from Vivo, 5G devices and Sony’s comeback.
The V40 ThinQ can shoot videos with both electrical and optical stabilisation at resolutions up to 4K/30fps, offering more control than any other Android phone. It can even shoot at 4K/60fps, something Huawei phones still can’t.
The V40 ThinQ can shoot videos with both electrical and optical stabilisation at resolutions up to 4K/30fps, offering more control than any other Android phone. It can even shoot at 4K/60fps, something Huawei phones still can’t.
The HomePod has been adapted for use in Hong Kong, hence its late release. It offers intelligent omnidirectional sound, the ability to be paired for stereo sound, but only Apple hardware and software are compatible.
The HomePod has been adapted for use in Hong Kong, hence its late release. It offers intelligent omnidirectional sound, the ability to be paired for stereo sound, but only Apple hardware and software are compatible.
Shenzhen-based Doogee’s S90 is a US$399 modular ‘rugged phone’ catering to people who frequent rough environments. Four add-ons are currently available, with more promised in the future.
Shenzhen-based Doogee’s S90 is a US$399 modular ‘rugged phone’ catering to people who frequent rough environments. Four add-ons are currently available, with more promised in the future.
Huawei sub-brand is first to market with front-facing camera housed in a hole punched in display instead of a notch, a trend likely to stick in 2019; its main camera can take ultra-bright 12-megapixel photos or huge-resolution images.
Huawei sub-brand is first to market with front-facing camera housed in a hole punched in display instead of a notch, a trend likely to stick in 2019; its main camera can take ultra-bright 12-megapixel photos or huge-resolution images.
Chinese smartphones – from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and Huawei – take four of the top five spots in our ranking of the best smartphones of 2018, but the No. 1 spot goes to Apple.
Chinese smartphones – from OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and Huawei – take four of the top five spots in our ranking of the best smartphones of 2018, but the No. 1 spot goes to Apple.
The DJI Osmo Pocket can lock onto and track a face or object even when it is moving. However, it relies heavily on add-ons, even for basic functionality.
The DJI Osmo Pocket can lock onto and track a face or object even when it is moving. However, it relies heavily on add-ons, even for basic functionality.
On first impressions, Chinese handset maker’s newest offering, with its dual OLED display panels and impressive camera system, will be a top performer
On first impressions, Chinese handset maker’s newest offering, with its dual OLED display panels and impressive camera system, will be a top performer