RIP LG’s phones. Who could forget ridiculous devices like the LG G Flex? It was actually curved for some reason. LG thought this was a good enough idea to merit a sequel! LG The LG V10 had a second screen at the top. Was this the world’s first notched phone? Kinda. LG The LG G5 […]
Spills, drops, and falls are just a few of the unfortunate events that could ruin your expensive phone or tablet. If you’ve ever lost your grip and watched helplessly as your device rocketed toward the ground, then you already know how important protecting your device can be. From lightweight, slim cases to rugged cases offering […]
Smartphone cameras have really stepped up in performance over recent years, and it’s not crazy to see people create amazing content exclusively with them. This is the case so much that we’ve seen accessories like gimbals — usually reserved for DSLR and mirrorless cameras — make their way down to mobile devices. These tools can […]
So you dropped your phone in the street. Then it was run over. Twice. And then you were almost hit by a Subaru trying to rescue it from the middle of the crosswalk. If this sad story sounds familiar — or at least plausible — chances are that the first thought racing through your head […]
The Oppo Find X3 Pro. Oppo The Front. Oppo The microscope lens is on the left here, with a big silver ring around it. Oppo A camera exploded view. Oppo The back is very interesting. The camera bump is molded into the back, and other than circular cutouts for the cameras, the back is a […]
With some regularity, sensitive information finds its way into smartphones and other mobile devices. Much of it comes from the estimated 3.2 billion images uploaded every day — people screenshot documents like tickets, tax forms, and medical prescriptions without thinking twice. This makes them susceptible to risks like identity theft and ransomware, among other problems. […]
Your smartphone is uniquely yours, and nothing says that quite like your own wallpaper. Whether it’s cool fan art of your favorite character, a picture of a family member or a beloved pet, or just a landscape you really like, picking the right wallpaper is key to your enjoyment of your phone. After all, picking […]
The LG Velvet is LG’s closest thing to a normal flagship right now. With only a non-flagship Snapdragon 765G SoC, the company has opted out of the flagship market. LG One of LG’s many “gimmick phones,” the LG Wing takes the Velvet and adds a crazy swiveling screen. LG LG’s next gimmick phone is this […]
The OnePlus Nord N100. OnePlus The top and bottom. I spy a USB-C port and a headphone jack. OnePlus The sides. OnePlus OnePlus is finally bringing its new, cheaper “Nord” line to the US over the next two weeks, complete with actual US prices. The most interesting is the OnePlus Nord N100, a $ 180 phone […]
With a folding design, gesture control, and subject tracking, the list of features for DJI’s latest Osmo stabilizer reads almost like the one for the company’s line of folding drones. Announced August 26, the DJI OM 4 is a $ 150 three-axis smartphone gimbal designed for portability, simple attachment, and intelligent recording modes. The OM […]
The back apparently comes in gray and light blue. Marques Brownlee A strategically lit front shot, which doesn’t show much detail other than the two front cameras. Marques Brownlee This is technically a rejected prototype design, but I think that was mostly in reference to the rear-camera design. The front design looks like a match […]
OnePlus’ event invitation. OnePlus It’s a virtual event, of course. OnePlus A still from OnePlus’ teaser video. OnePlus Another still from the teaser. OnePlus The box! We can’t forget about the box. OnePlus Another shot of the box. OnePlus OnePlus appears to have picked a date for the launch of its midrange smartphone: July 21. […]
Samsung will reportedly make a slight change to the naming convention of its foldable smartphones, with the rumored Galaxy Fold 2 to be officially named the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be the third in Samsung’s series of foldable smartphones, following the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Z Flip. Moving […]
The Nokia 9, with five cameras. Ron Amadeo Not enough lenses for you? How about the L16 camera, which has 16 lenses? Light Light’s Lux Capacitor. Light This is Light’s prototype smartphone with nine lenses. Light Remember Light? Light was a company with the wild idea of improving smartphone and other compact cameras by using […]
Point the phone at someone’s forehead, get a temperature reading. Huawei The IR temperature sensor apparently lives in the bottom left corner of the camera block. Huawei It’s interesting that there’s no labeling for the IR sensor on the camera block. According to the previous image, it lives under the “40MP” text. Huawei A picture […]