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.
None of Apple’s upgrades are dramatic, but there are a few tweaks worth knowing about. Here is a breakdown of the updates, both good and indifferent, and changes Apple could have made but didn’t.
None of Apple’s upgrades are dramatic, but there are a few tweaks worth knowing about. Here is a breakdown of the updates, both good and indifferent, and changes Apple could have made but didn’t.
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.
Opinion
Banning wearables and other personal devices from classrooms ignores the many advantages they bring.
Banning wearables and other personal devices from classrooms ignores the many advantages they bring.
Luisa Tam says it’s high time for students – and their parents – to undergo digital detox.
Charging is done wirelessly, buttons have been replaced by pressure-sensitive panels, and e-SIM niche technology replaces the SIM card.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.
US telecom Verizon and partner start-ups are looking at how to profit from 5G. Digital concierges, 3D human communication, real-time virtual repairs and augmented shopping are among their ideas.
US telecom Verizon and partner start-ups are looking at how to profit from 5G. Digital concierges, 3D human communication, real-time virtual repairs and augmented shopping are among their ideas.
A security firm has found a flaw in the Windows 10 apps for five of the most popular password managers – 1Password, Dashlane, KeePass, LastPass and RoboForm – that leaves some passwords exposed in a computer’s memory.
A security firm has found a flaw in the Windows 10 apps for five of the most popular password managers – 1Password, Dashlane, KeePass, LastPass and RoboForm – that leaves some passwords exposed in a computer’s memory.
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.
At Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, makers of smart wearables are shifting their focus from humans to their dog and cat companions, showing activity trackers, cat poop monitors and a self-cleaning litter tray.
At Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, makers of smart wearables are shifting their focus from humans to their dog and cat companions, showing activity trackers, cat poop monitors and a self-cleaning litter tray.
Real-time ray tracing, used by film studios, is the big selling point of Nvidia’s next-generation GPUs, and makes gaming a surreal experience, but the US$1,199 price tag will put off all but those gamers with deep pockets.
Real-time ray tracing, used by film studios, is the big selling point of Nvidia’s next-generation GPUs, and makes gaming a surreal experience, but the US$1,199 price tag will put off all but those gamers with deep pockets.
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.
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.
Phone sales fell by 4 per cent last year, and analysts say disrupters such as 5G connectivity or foldable phones are needed to revive market. High handset prices could be persuading users to wait longer to replace phones.
Phone sales fell by 4 per cent last year, and analysts say disrupters such as 5G connectivity or foldable phones are needed to revive market. High handset prices could be persuading users to wait longer to replace phones.
Travel photos demand more creativity than self-portraits against beautiful backdrops, and drones, robots and even private production teams have become available; the best selfie advice for travellers is increasingly: do not take them.
Travel photos demand more creativity than self-portraits against beautiful backdrops, and drones, robots and even private production teams have become available; the best selfie advice for travellers is increasingly: do not take them.
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.
Rear-facing True Depth 3D camera on 2020 iPhones could help users take photos that better capture depth; other camera improvements also planned as Apple seeks to reserve sales drop in 2018.
Rear-facing True Depth 3D camera on 2020 iPhones could help users take photos that better capture depth; other camera improvements also planned as Apple seeks to reserve sales drop in 2018.
Game streaming is being touted as the industry’s future, but while Google’s recent test with a single-player game showed the tech’s potential, fast, competitive games throw up a lot more hurdles.
Game streaming is being touted as the industry’s future, but while Google’s recent test with a single-player game showed the tech’s potential, fast, competitive games throw up a lot more hurdles.
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.